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Overview
The Construction Education Foundation was founded in 1999 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to construction industry workforce development in Colorado. Funded by industry partners, government grants, private and public support, CEF creates workforce development opportunities through education and training programs. CEF’s efforts lead to sustainable pathways toward great careers in construction for high school students.
MISSION
Our mission is to recruit, develop, and serve students of the construction industry by promoting innovative educational pathways to rewarding careers in an inclusive, highly-skilled and prosperous construction workforce.
Goals
Help place 45,000 skilled trades workers by 2027
Work together with schools, government agencies, and construction businesses to build and strengthen partnerships
Build awareness of the many rewarding career opportunities in our industry
Guide young people through training programs and toward meaningful construction careers
Promote integration of Career Technical Education (CTE) into our public education system, including construction technology
Support diversity within the construction industry
What Do The Students Say?
Real-Life Stories
Imagine finding your passion in a growing industry that allows you to “build America” every day. What if you could work on projects that will last for generations – talk about leaving a legacy behind. That’s what CEF students have to say about their experience in the construction industry.
Watch the video to learn more about their stories and what drives them forward as they start their careers in this exciting industry.
The Construction Education Foundation is very focused on making sure that our programs offer opportunities for education and eventual career employment (the end game) for all ethnicities and genders. We collaborate, partner and utilize insights provided to us from associations and organizations that have strong relationships within our diverse community including the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC), Black Chamber, Black Construction Group, African-American Trade Association, Hispanic Chamber, City and County of Denver’s CEI committee, Colorado Contractors Association (CCA), CORE/WORKNOW and the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO).
Help us build a strong community and economy through workforce development.
