
Welcome to Construction Career Collaborative
MISSION: As an interdependent alliance of construction industry leaders, we are collectively committed to positively impacting the future of the industry by strengthening the safe, skilled, and sustainable craft workforce pipeline.
MISSION: As an interdependent alliance of construction industry leaders, we are collectively committed to positively impacting the future of the industry by strengthening the safe, skilled, and sustainable craft workforce pipeline.
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Why C3?The commercial construction industry has been a provider of good jobs and careers for the craft workers in this region for decades. But, that trend has been eroding in recent memory and a different kind of workforce is emerging. Desirable careers are giving way to a workforce that is aging, largely mis-classified, under-trained, and diminishing in hourly workers.
Industry sources tell us the missing link in the effort to promote industry training has been the broad participation and support of owners. As the driving force in every project, the owner is critical to workforce development. Without the commitment of owners, workforce standards become optional. C3 Companies will:
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C3 hosts community events to bring awareness of the wealth of career opportunities the construction industry offers. We work with various school districts to reach students so they know "construction" has many meanings, and they can choose which trade or career path interests them most.
Our innovative initiative, #SHEbuildsHouston focuses on bringing a more diverse group of tradespeople to the construction industry by letting female students have a day of career exploration with hands-on experiences. #SHEbuildsHouston 2022 was featured on ABC 13 Houston. |