The construction industry is facing some significant workforce challenges:

• A projected shortage of 1600 workers between now and the year 2014 in the Capital Area.
• An aging work force with few younger workers entering the industry.
• Recruitment made difficult by a less than positive industry image.
• Employment opportunities are tough to access because of the splintered nature of the industry.
• Stiff competition between different industries to attract the best and brightest.

The Capital Area Construction Council was formed to address these workforce challenges and to represent the entire construction industry in collaboration with area educators.

Our Goals Include:

• Creating stronger partnerships with the K-12 and post-secondary education systems.
• Providing real world learning opportunities to area students.
• Upgrading the skills of the region’s current construction workforce.

To accomplish these goals and to build the construction workforce of tomorrow today, we need you.

We need you to:

• Participate in the Build Our Own campaign where you can share your passion and experiences with area students.
• Take advantage of the Construction Business Enhancement Program providing funding to upgrade and improve the skills of your current workers.
• Fill out a Membership Application and join the Capital Area Construction Council as we build the Capital Area’s construction workforce.

For further information contact the Capital Area Construction Council at (517) 492-5575 or cacc@camw.net.

Benefits of joining the Capital Area Construction Council include:

• Solutions for your workforce development challenges.
• Access to companies from all sectors of the construction industry.
• Opportunities to network with a wide range of industry, education and community leaders.
• The Construction Connection, a weekly e-newsletter serving as your construction workforce development resource.
• Current regional economic and industry data.
• Specialized employer services through Capital Area Michigan Works!