SPO T L IGHT ON EDUCAT ION & TR A INING


Newly Launched ELA, CLA and Upcoming SLA Programs Empower and Equip Construction Leaders at All Levels


BY CAROL EATON W


hether they are just starting out in project leadership roles or have years of expe-


rience overseeing multiple project teams or departments in their com- panies, construction leaders at all levels tend to have at least one thing in common: a drive to continuously learn and grow, both personally and professionally. AGC of California understands this


shared goal and is uniquely equipped to address it through an array of indus- try-leading continuing education and training programs that specifically target construction professionals. In 2025, the AGC of California Construction Education Foundation (CEF) launched two much-anticipated leadership de- velopment programs that are already eliciting plenty of positive feedback. The newly minted Emerging Lead- ers Academy (ELA), designed for ear-


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ly career path professionals, and the Construction Leaders Academy (CLA), focused on the professional develop- ment needs of mid-level construction leaders, are providing in-depth skills and knowledge-based training designed to help participants develop and grow, no matter what stage of their career.


Building Connections and Fostering Growth Participants in the 30-person ELA and CLA cohorts were specially selected for the programs that kicked off earlier this year, with many eligible for grant funding that underwrites the program. Capping enrollment at 30 has allowed deeper connections and relationship building over the year, as participants engage with one another and with the tailored program content designed to leverage idea sharing and foster growth. “As we created the programs, we knew


Read profiles of ELA and CLA participants on pages 14 and 16. The main article continues on page 17. 2025 ELA cohort 2025 CLA cohort


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