of jobs require an associate degree or advanced technical training
increase in labor equals $7 billion in cost reduction
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44%
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CCDI
PHX
CCDI was launched in Phoenix in 2021 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.
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Impact
Current collaboration
Our CCDI St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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.
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.
The construction industry is facing a workforce shortage
Our Goal
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CCDI Phoenix is excited to announce our first Build Our Future college scholarship recipients, Scottie Adkins and Yessica Neri Romo! Scottie will be pursing a degree in Civil Engineering and Yessica is planning to study Architecture. The scholarships were generously funded by Hubbard Street Group and Clayco.
D'VON JOHNSON,
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 students 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 young adults 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 go beyond the classroom. We get jobseekers into real-world work environments for the most valuable career training.
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High school students currently in our program pipeline
Learn about Supporting CCDI PHX
Get Involved
Students
CCDI began as a mentoring program for students looking to join the construction industry, with a high rate of full-time employment after graduation. 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.
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.
Volunteers
Our CCDI program is growing every year and the opportunities to get involved are growing with it. We are always looking for volunteers to help us improve our program. If you are interested in signing up to become a volunteer or to join a CCDI Committee, see below for more information.
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Help Support our STL Program
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or wish to donate funds and tools, please visit our Support page.
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High school, college and employed graduates currently receiving
one-to-one mentorship