journey—has never been clearer. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data


shows that approximately 40% of today’s construction workforce will be approach- ing retirement by 2031, highlighting the importance of strengthening construction career path pipelines. While the median age of a construction worker is currently about 42, one in five is aged 55 or older. The AGC Construction Education


Foundation (AGC CEF) aims to change that paradigm as it focuses on its mission to inspire the industry to be a place where people belong, grow, and build lasting legacies. From the student learning con- struction management at a university CONTINUED ON PAGE 15


Without this type of intentional investment in leadership development, the construction industry risks losing institutional knowledge, professional continuity, and the next generation of leaders.


Katelyn Moore (back, center) is pictured at an Emerging Leaders Volunteer Month event at a Sacramento Food Bank.


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