nities is attributed in part to securing a major investment from the Equal Repre- sentation in Construction Apprenticeship (ERiCA) grant, awarded by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) in 2023. Administered through the DIR’s Division of Apprenticeship Standards, the $500,000 grant was dedicated to outreach and community building by improving access to training and employment op- portunities for women, nonbinary and underserved populations within the building and construction trades.
New Emphasis on Career Counseling and Placement In 2024 and beyond, Build California is working to further expand and deepen its service offerings. It is promoting careers in construction through social media and advertising, building a database of people
interested in construction careers, and activating students and communities through outreach events such as career fairs and high school visits. Te program is also focusing on coun- seling and placing motivated individuals with the next step of their construction
journey. Industry veteran Daniel Tor- res joined AGC of California as career counseling and placement manager in January to lead the charge in building up that part of the program. Torres’ hands-on background in the construction trades makes him uniquely
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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