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CCDI
CHI
CCDI was launched in Chicago in 2018 and has been building its program ever since. We are excited by the response we’ve received and are eager to grow our program even more.
Number of jobseekers CCDI has helped place into full-time employment
50
Impact
Current collaboration
Our CCDI Chicago community is vibrant and collaborative. Through the support of our partners and the efforts of our participants, CCDI has grown and proved that bringing positive change through workforce development is possible. If you are interested in joining our CCDI Chicago community, explore out the great opportunities we offer.
The success of CCDI would not be possible without the support and generosity of our partners. A special thank you to all our partners for the time and effort to improving their community and industry.
Solution
By partnering with CCDI and our mission, we work with businesses to help create an environment where those interested in the construction industry can enter and be successful and retained. We will help our industry partners continue their efforts grow the local workforce by supplying the right training and mentorship to students, underrepresented and underemployed young adults in our community.
The construction industry is facing a workforce shortage
Our Goal
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I feel like I'm paving the way for others. That's the impact that I think I'm having on others. Not just women asking me about construction, men twice my age coming to me for guidance on how to get in or what to do.
KORI JAMISON,
Class of 2019, CCDI
CCDI’s mission is to bring diversity to the design and construction industry by mentoring and exposing minority, underrepresented and underserved communities to career development in construction. Our guiding principles include: One-on-one mentorship, raising awareness for construction opportunities, spread knowledge about the industry and provide life skills training needed to succeed, assist with job placement, and encourage those in our program to be lifelong learners.
Fulfilling a Need
Our mentorship emphasizes academic goals. We encourage jobseekers to pursue two- or four-year degrees, focusing on tuition assistance.
Job
Placement
With CCDI, training and mentorship are just the beginning. We provide the support and direction jobseekers need to successfully find work.
Building
Awareness
Jobs in construction span a diverse range of disciplines and applications. We work to raise awareness of the various trade apprentice programs.
Real World Experience
We get jobseekers into real-world work environments for the most valuable career training.
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Academic Scholarship
8
Jobseekers receiving higher education with CCDI Scholarships
56
Number of jobseekers CCDI
is helping obtain full-time employment
70
High school students currently in our program pipeline
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Mentees
Mentors
Our mentors provide CCDI with their time, energy and resources to help our program and our participants. CCDI relies on industry leaders from construction pathways to be mentors to our CCDI participants. It is our mentorship’s hands-on, one-on-one approach that has made our St. Louis program such a success.
Employers
CCDI connects business owners with jobseekers by making them a part of the workforce development process. We offer business owners the opportunity to participate in our career fairs to meet with our CCDI participants one on one and find jobseekers that are training in their field.
Get Started with CCDI
Learn about Opportunities
Join our Program
The construction industry can offer both job security and a comfortable living wage. But most skilled trade positions in construction require formal training or an apprenticeship program. CCDI’s mission is to help guide jobseekers through the system, offering support and guidance toward successful internships, employment and promotion.
Get Started with CCDI
You have the power to create the future you want. Start your path to a fulfilling and lasting career by joining the Construction Career Development Initiative program.
Mentees
Learn about Mentorship
CCDI relies on industry leaders from construction pathways to be mentors to our CCDI participants. It is our mentorship’s hands-on, one-on-one approach that has made our Chicago program such a success.
Mentors
Our CCDI program is growing every year and we are always looking for volunteers to help us improve our program. If you are interested in signing up to become a volunteer.
Partnerships
Learn about partnerships
The opportunities to get involved with CCDI are expanding every year. We are always looking for communtiy and industry leaders to help us improve our program. If you are interested in signing up to join a CCDI Committee.
Committees
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