Industry Overview
of jobs require
an associate
degree or advanced technical training
65%
CCDI provides training and educational support to jobseekers entering the construction industry.
in labor equals
1% increase
Labor shortages lead to a strained workforce, which can result in cost and schedule overruns. The push for workers to remain on time and on budget under these conditions has been proven to increase the rate of safety incidents.
in cost reduction
$7 billion
of the labor force is
Only 7%
under 25
CCDI offers a mentoring program for students looking to join the construction industry that has a high rate of full-time employment after graduation.
over 45
of the work force is
44%
The impact of the labor shortage on safety, productivity, and construction costs is going to increase as the current workforce approaches retirement age.
CCDI Chicago visited with Revolution Workshop to tour their facility and sit in on one of their training classes preparing people for careers in the construction industry. It was inspiring to hear about the organization’s latest accomplishments and success stories. The impact they’re making—helping individuals gain skills, stability, and opportunity—is truly powerful.
Shayla Fuller represented CCDI Atlanta at the Newton and Rockdale Student Workforce Experience at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. The event hosted 70 local seniors who are interested in earning certifications and moving directly into the workforce. Rivian, Georgia Power Company, Clayco and MAU Workforce Solutions joined to speak with students about career pathways and opportunities in the industry.
CCDI St. Louis hosted a Saturday Academy at Clayco in partnership with Millstone Weber, LLC Project PAVE program. The focus of this session was construction technology and blueprint reading. Students learned how to read blueprints and use an architectural scale and other measuring tools to better understand how ideas translate into the built environment.
CCDI South Bend was proud to present Safety Engineer Intern, Rickey Stevenson, with a college scholarship to cover his final school year at Murray State! Rickey was been a great addition to his team during his internship. He brought a positive attitude and came to the job every day ready to learn and work. He was welcomed back to the Clayco team after graduation with a full-time position.