CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FRIEND AWARD Sharla Sullivan, Outreach & Partnerships Manager, Webcor With more than 20 years of expertise in community engagement and relationship building, Sharla Sullivan serves as the outreach and partnerships manager at Webcor. A true advocate for em- powering future generations, Sullivan has dedicated the last decade to fostering the next wave of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals through her involvement with the ACE Mentor Program San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate. Recognized as one of ACE Mentor’s Outstanding Mentors,
Sullivan has played an instrumental role in recruiting mentors and students, co-designing innovative curricula, and leading Oakland’s ACE team to success. Her efforts extend beyond the classroom, where she mentors multiple teams, secures student externships, applies for grants, and forges partnerships to ex- pand program reach through pre-apprenticeship opportunities. Sullivan’s impact was celebrated by Engineering News-Re- cord, which awarded a $2,500 scholarship in her honor to sup-
Sharla Sullivan accepted the Construction Education Friend Award from AGC CEF Chair Daniel Dumke, Shawmut Construction.
port ACE students pursuing higher education in AEC-related fields. She credits much of her success to the collaboration and support of her co-leader Emiliano Sanchez, Oakland Unified School District, and the dedicated mentors and partners at Cypress Mandela Training Center. Sullivan is a passionate speaker, mentor, and advocate, inspiring others to share her enthusiasm for construction and community-driven progress. Her commitment to excellence, education, and opportunity continues to shape the future of the construction industry.
Unscrupulous contractors undercut responsible contractors like you
when bidding, causing your company to be unable to compete. Often this practice is illegal and results in an unlevel playing field. We are here to help level that field. As a signatory contractor and partner of OPCMIA locals
500 and 600, you are provided a Prevailing Wage Compliance Program, ADR Joint Workers’ Comp Program, and Competitive
Private Commercial & Residential Rates. In addition, you have access to a workforce trained from an ap- prenticeship program accredited by the State of California. Our apprentices learn all aspects of concrete including form setting, placement, finishing, concrete polishing, patching and repair.
Contact us to learn how we assist your growth and value. Local 600 ~ 323-771-0991 ~
www.cementmasons600.org
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