EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT


Building Futures Awards Recognize Workforce Development Efforts


By Haley Fernandez, Future Workforce Coor- dinator


Keynote speaker Frank Wilson, BFW Constructors


Foundation (AGC CEF) recognized two companies and an AGC student chapter with its 2017 Building Futures Awards. More than 100


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individuals gathered for the fourth annual Building Futures Awards luncheon on October 12, held in conjunction with the AGC of California Annual Conference at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa. Te Building Futures Awards was


created to acknowledge and recognize both companies and an AGC Student Chapter for their dedication to


he AGC Construction Education


workforce development and their contributions to the construction industry. Te luncheon keynote speaker was


Frank Wilson of BFW Constructors, who spoke on the topic of “Attracting & Mentoring Up a Diverse Farm Team.” Wilson discussed sharing the opportunities created by the construction industry, the importance of developing a diverse workforce, and adding value to company culture. Congratulations to the 2017


Building Futures Awards recipients:  Outstanding Contractor Member Company – Griffith Company


 Outstanding Specialty Contractor Member Company – Royal Electric Company


 Outstanding AGC Student Chapter – California State University, Chico


Representing the Building Futures Award winners are, left to right, Ron Roberts, Griffith Company; Dina Kimble, Royal Electric Company; and Alan Bond, California State University, Chico.


AGC gives special thanks to the


event sponsors: All proceeds from the event will


go toward our AGC CEF schol- arship and student chapter programs. To date, more than $52,000 in scholar- ships have been awarded to deserving students to help them continue their education career path in Construction and support AGC Student Chapter members (see pages 12-13 for this year’s scholarship winners). 


Training Designed to Meet Industry, Member Needs


By Scott Causley, Training & Workforce Development Manager


developing people to fill those positions. Many times, front-line staff are promoted into management positions without any training on how to manage groups or how to communicate effectively. In short, our industry needs solid workforce development programs. To help address this workforce development


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problem, in October 2017 AGC of California surveyed members about AGC of California’s training and development programs.


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wo of the largest issues currently facing the construction industry are a lack of bodies to fill the available jobs and


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