CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION

COLORADO

CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION COLORADO

WHO WE ARE

Careers in Construction Colorado is a 501c3 Non-profit in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This program was started in 2015 by the Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs, and CICC became a separate 501c3 entity in 2019.

WHAT WE DO

Careers in Construction Colorado brings construction based vocational education into high schools. Through this program students earn certificates which are recognized by the United States Department of Labor, and can acquire internships, job shadows, and entry level jobs in the construction industry.

LOCATIONS

Our program is currently operating in 47 high schools throughout the state of Colorado with over 2,300 students enrolled and growing!

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CUMULATIVE CICC SUCCESS

Colorado High Schools

PACT Certificates Earned

Homes Being Built

OSHA 10 Certificates Earned

Total Student Enrollment

Students Employed In The Construction Industry

CICC 2025 GOALS

65 Schools Statewide

5,000 Students enrolled daily

20% Student employment in construction industry

MISSION

To partner with entities that provide educational courses focused on the construction industry to promote the benefits of career opportunities to students, parents, influencers, and educators as well as develop effective job-placement platforms to place students in the construction industry.

VISION

We believe construction and skilled trades are representatives of excellent and meaningful career opportunities for students in Colorado. Through mentoring and hands-on training, Careers in Construction Colorado provides students the tools and skill sets necessary to be successful and productive citizens. Our focus is to improve the community’s awareness and understanding of the career opportunities available within our industry.

CONTACT US!

ADDRESS: 4585 Hilton Parkway, Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

PHONE: 719-592-1800

REQUEST INFORMATION

The bottom line is that a 15-17-year-old in the CICC program can work on a jobsite, and perform functions such as excavation, work on scaffolding, and work with power tools, all while earning elective credit for a high school internship.

Employers who are hiring these students will need to obtain from CICC staff verification that the student is enrolled in or has completed the PACT Core curriculum and has received their OSHA 10 certification.

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Careers in Construction Colorado