2019/2020 Annual Report
The Construction Center of Excellence (CCE) connects the construction industry to education partners across the state of Washington.
CCE is one of 11 Centers of Excellence that serve all of Washington State. Learn more about the centers at www.coewa.com
We develop activities and resources in response to the needs that the construction industry communicates to us. The center keeps current with future trends, labor market data, changes in technology and materials through our robust advisory board, participation on boards and with numerous industry associations, as well as direct contact with employers.
The center uses multiple strategies and methods to communicate the industry’s needs to Washington’s K-20 education partners. Throughout the year the center produces and attends conferences, workshops, and webinars; participate on community and technical college and K-12 construction advisory boards; and connects educators to externships.
CCE supports industry by providing strategies for recruitment and retention while partnering with state agencies. We partner with the Washington State Dept. of Corrections, Dept. of Labor & Industries, Employment Security, and Workforce Development Councils to support a top-down approach to increasing awareness of and access to construction careers.
Memberships
CCE is a member of the following organizations: SWCA Education Committee, Associated General Contractors Education Foundation Board, ABC Workforce Council, Regional Pre-Apprenticeship Consortium, Forterra CLT/Mass Timber Leadership Committee, Emerald Cities Executive Committee.
Grants
CCE received two grants in 19/20: PAYA (Youth Apprenticeship) and SHIP (Construction Health & Safety).
2019/2020 Highlights
Discover, discuss, and document over 100 toolbox talks on your smartphone
Thanks to a SHIP grant from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, CCE re-developed the Toolbox Talks app, created new toolbox talks for both marine and construction industries, and implemented an online marketing strategy to raise awareness of key safety topics.
Download the FREE app for iOS and Android at www.toolboxtalks.info
New Toolbox Talks for 2020
Implicit Bias Institute
80 attendees learned how to address implicit bias and reduce its harmful effects on students.
Mentorship Matters
Employers and apprentices learned how to share knowledge and skills on the job in this training.
Educator Externship
K-12 instructors learned new skills and connected with industry to keep their curriculum up to date.
Community of Practice
The center led a community of practice for mass timber and cross laminated timber.
Empower Women’s Leadership Conference
Over 200 industry workers, apprentices, labor members, and employers attended the Empower conference to lift up women in the trades.
Attendees enjoyed inspiring keynotes on implicit bias and recruiting youth. Informative panels on mental health, professional development, personal safety, and the changing workforce prepared conference goers to advance their careers. Learn more at: www.tradeempower.com
