Building a strong construction workforce in Washington State

The Construction Center of Excellence is a statewide hub that narrows the gap between employers’ demands for a highly skilled workforce and the colleges’ ability to supply work-ready graduates. We unite industry and labor to align workforce development initiatives and coordinate organizational assets that meet established directives. Join us in shaping the future of construction workforce excellence.

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Explore Apprenticeship

Job seekers: Combine on-the-job training with occupation-specific training to advance your career.

Employers: Discover a tried-and-true method of developing a skilled workforce.

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Classroom Resources

Curriculum and lesson plans to help students succeed.

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REspectful Workplace Resources

Provide respectful workplace training to apprentices and other individuals who work regularly with apprentices.

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Rising to the CDL driver shortage

CCE convened employer roundtables to develop recommendations that will help Washington’s employers and colleges meet the CDL driver shortage.

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Construction Safety

Access Toolbox Talks in English and Spanish, download our free safety app, and browse other resources.

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Upcoming Events

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COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TACOMA TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (TTEP)
Apr 18
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TACOMA TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (TTEP)

City of Tacoma Opportunity!

The City of Tacoma Has Posted the Following Opportunities
Apr 23
The City of Tacoma Has Posted the Following Opportunities

The City of Tacoma has posted the following opportunities!

As Apprenticeships Expand, Breaking Down Occupational Segregation Is Key to Women’s Economic Success Gender, Race, and the Wage Gap in Apprenticeship
Apr 25
As Apprenticeships Expand, Breaking Down Occupational Segregation Is Key to Women’s Economic Success Gender, Race, and the Wage Gap in Apprenticeship

What is the latest research on women in construction and women in construction apprenticeships? Join us for a Taskforce discussion of a new research report:

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 3pm - FREE Virtual event

Integrated-Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist (I-FPRS) Training
Apr 30
Integrated-Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist (I-FPRS) Training

Resource training for those who work with/around justice-involved and reentry. At the end of the month, the SAFE Communities portfolio of SAFE Project Holding will host a national virtual training.

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Pierce County Roofers Competition
Pierce County Roofers Competition

The Pierce County Roofers have achieved a remarkable success at the West Coast States Roofing Competition! In January (2024) our apprentices competed in the Western States Roofing Apprenticeship Competition in Southern California. We had winners in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, and some of our winners will be going on to the national competition!

DOL Mega Construction Project Program
DOL Mega Construction Project Program

The U.S Department of Labor Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Mega Construction Project (Megaproject) Program fosters equal opportunity in the construction trades workforce of federal contractors and subcontractors on large federal construction projects.

Apply for a new round of apprenticeship grants
Apply for a new round of apprenticeship grants

Registered apprenticeship programs across the state have an opportunity to receive their share of $3.3 million in grant funding. The money provides services for pre-apprentices and program participants. The application period opens Oct. 1, 2023 through Sept. 30, 2024. Awards are based on a first-come, first-served basis.

Financial Stress and its Impact on Mental Health in Construction
Financial Stress and its Impact on Mental Health in Construction

Jonathan Andersen, CSP, CHST, CIT writes a guest column for the CCE concerning financial stress and its impact on mental health in the construction industry for suicide prevention awareness month. Resources and additional links included in article.