The Construction Center of Excellence Strategic Plan describes a five-year vision to expand the role of the CCE by:
- Bridging K-12 to careers and education in construction
- Building diversity in the workforce
- Impacting policy and funding to support Industry
- Developing tools and resources
The primary charge of the Construction Center of Excellence (CCE) is to help the state’s economic vitality grow by:
- Serving as a point-of-contact and resource hub for industry trends, best practices, innovative curriculum, and professional development opportunities
- Maximizing resources by bringing together workforce education and industry partners in order to develop highly-skilled employees
There are a number of innovative ways the CCE fulfills its designation:
- Showcases innovative education offerings at RTC and other colleges
- Promotes career pathways within construction, particularly for young people and individuals from under-represented groups
- Advocates construction education and career guidance initiatives and policy development
- Develops products, services, and courses specific to construction education
- Hosts annual conferences for industry, labor, and education, as well as events for students
