BUILD CALIFORNIA


Year of Firsts Continued from page 7


School Partnerships Trough this partnership with


school districts across the state, Build California is connecting directly with eager students that can be appren- ticeship ready as soon as they are able to enter the workforce. Tis brings awareness to action by providing resources at school activation events that include live demos, virtual compe- titions, and more, and 24 events have been hosted so far. Te initiative is a resource for


educators and parents alike as they navigate distanced learning. Build California will continue to build relationships with schools across California and has already reached more than 3,700 students to date.


Ambassador Program Build California recently launched


its ambassador program. To date, the initiative has trained more than 45 construction professionals in virtual presentation techniques and the Build California brand. Tis diverse volunteer team of


ambassadors will work in tandem with the AGC outreach staff to spread the word about the benefits and oppor- tunities available in the industry. Tey will serve as the face of the industry by providing mentorship and lived experience to tell the story of


Students gather (pre-COVID) at the First Annual Apprenticeship Roadshow at Kerman High School in Kerman, CA on February 5, 2020.


construction. Tis type of endeavor is only as powerful as the industry partners that participate, and Build California is empowering industry professionals to share their passion with new audiences for years to come.


#IYouWe Series Te #IYouWe Instagram Live


series is revolutionizing the industry to champion diversity, inclusion, and equity


“For years we’ve needed an initiative like Build California that effectively reaches young people and communicates to them that the industry that is actually “cool” and offers lucrative, long-term, careers with many benefits. As a partner, we have been able to be part of these recruitment efforts, which has allowed us to grow our talent pipeline and be part of a diverse network of construction organizations committed to sharing our passion for the industry.” - Clinton Myers, Vice President, Myers & Sons Construction, and Chair, AGC Construction Education Foundation


8 November/December 2020


Build California Earns AGC a National Workforce Development Award


Just one year after its launch,


Build California has earned AGC of California the 2020 Chapter Workforce Development Award from AGC of America. AGC of California President


Mike Blach and AGC Construction Education Foundation Chair Clinton Myers sent out an announcement about the award on October 2, 2020. In it, they noted, “This is a tremendous achievement that comes on the heels of the program’s first year, further showcasing that Build California has been successful in its efforts thus far to inform and inspire a new generation of construction professionals using its robust mix of outreach and programmatic efforts.” Blach and Myers thanked more


than 30 Build California Coalition members for their support as well as the army of over 45 Build California Ambassadors for helping make the award possible and the Build California program a resounding success.


California Constructor


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20