TESTIMONIALS
STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
RIED – NUNN CONSTRUCTION
Meet Reid, an incoming senior from Coronado High School! Reid has been a dedicated student in the CICC program for three years, where he was part of the CICC Home Build Program and contributed to constructing a 1200-square-foot modular home. Recently, Reid secured his first job in the construction industry at Nunn Construction as a laborer. He is eager to start their carpentry apprenticeship upon graduation next May, marking the beginning of what promises to be a successful career in construction.
TYLER – ENCORE ELECTRIC
Meet Tyler, a 2024 graduate from Coronado High School! He spent four years in the Careers in Construction program, during which he helped build a 1,200-square-foot modular home through the CICC Home Build Program, and competed in regional and state-level SkillsUSA competitions. Since this interview, Tyler has secured his a job at Encore Electric!
“This program really taught me a lot, gave me all of my certifications that I really needed to pursue the workforce… I’m really grateful for what the HBA and Careers in Construction have given to me.”
JOE – VANTAGE HOMES
Joe, a 2022 graduate of Widefield High School – The MiLL and the CICC program, spent three years in CICC classes. Two years ago, he attended the CICC Career Fair and secured a job with Vantage Homes. This year, he returned to the Career Fair as an employer!
“For future generations, I really recommend trying at least one semester of CICC, whether it’s construction, welding, plumbing, any sort of trade. Not only are there endless opportunities, but you get to learn a lot along the way. Even if you don’t pursue it after high school, you still have those skills.”
JULIE – EL PASO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Julie, a 2022 graduate of CICC from Atlas Preparatory School, was inspired by a guest speaker from the El Paso County Department of Public Works. Motivated by this experience, she reached out, landed an interview, and secured a job with EPCDPW. Julie is working in resource management with EPC DPW and has also assumed the role of a guest speaker with CICC, where she continues to inspire students.
JOHNATHAN & CONNER – INDEPENDENT PLUMBING SOLUTIONS
Jonathan and Conner worked summer internships with Independent Plumbing Solutions in Fort Collins, CO.
Jonathan said, “Joining the IPS team couldn’t have been more of a pleasure. Having this opportunity has taught me many skills for the future. Working here has helped me in both having a job, learning to have a good work ethic and has set me up for nothing but success for time to come.”
Conner said “The opportunity to be hired by IPS and learn the plumbing trade is an amazing experience. I love the people & the work. I came into this not knowing a thing about plumbing & clueless on what to do. Now I can confidently say I learned how things work & what to do.”
They both have been offered positions at Independent Plumbing Solutions during the school year and post-graduation.
BLAKE – NUNN CONSTRUCTION
Blake graduated from Rampart High School in May 2020. By July 2020, with the help of CICC, Blake accepted a position with Nunn Construction. Blake was excited to work on his first job site at Colorado College Hockey Stadium. He said CICC set him up for success by educating him on job site operations and the importance of PPE and tool safety. Upon coordinator check-in, Blake reported that his job site excellence earned him a raise and promotion to Carpenter Apprentice. Blake is thankful for CICC for the skills he learned in the classroom and hopes to continue his career in construction as a Commercial Electrician Apprentice.
EMPLOYER TESTIMONIALS
“Joe is dependable, organized, and has great follow through, making him indispensable” – Nick Starkey – Director of Production – Vantage Homes
“I don’t need to teach him the basics and look over his shoulder the entire time, I can give him a task and go do what I need to do.” – Dominic Leonardi – Dominator Plumbing
“The best skills that they are bringing is they want to work, they’re hungry, and they’re looking for opportunity. They don’t have any specific skills for us yet but the fact that they want to learn, ask questions, and show up on time is a fantastic thing”
“You cannot go wrong with this, you need to step up and get these students in your programs. You want to build them so you have a lifetime employee” – Scott Hall – El Paso County Department of Public Works
“When the student came on from Summit High School he already knew how to use a hammer, what a screw driver was, how to nail something” – Evan Arrington – Owner of Arrington Electric
“The shop class time this provides the students and the time with the tools is great when they get onto a job site. They’re already aware of where they’re at and what they’re doing” – Kevin Stelling – Owner of Kevin’s Construction
“You’re missing out. Go get them while they’re young so you can teach them your way and they won’t come with bad habits” – Andrew Leonardi – Owner of Dominator Plumbing
CICC GRADUATE TESTIMONIALS
“I appreciate Careers In Construction and what they did for me, it definitely opened up many opportunities for me” – CICC Participant from Pueblo County High School Working for Wagner Equipment
“Keira (CICC Career Navigator) was the best mentor I could have asked for, thank you so much!” – CICC Participant from Liberty High School
“I really liked the course, that’s what made me start taking construction trades in college” – CICC Participant from Lamar High School
“I loved taking the construction course that I did. Learning how construction works from the top to bottom getting both my certifications really motivated me to get out there in the construction world, it also opened my eyes to how much there is in the world of construction and all the bits and pieces.” – CICC Participant from Poudre High School
“It was a good class, I’d strongly recommend anyone in school to do it. It helped me with my job.” – CICC Participant from Thompson Career Campus Working at Kuck Mechanical
“Loved every moment of construction class.” CICC Participant from Falcon High School Working At One Way Electric
“Throughout High School Quinn (CICC Career Navigator) was the best and helped me out with a lot of great things!” – CICC Participant from Pueblo County High School
“Construction at TCC learning HBI and AIMS helped me learn skills and techniques. So, when I did my summer job at Habitat with Humanity I used those resources knowing how to use the drills and saws and even learning more each day.” CICC Participant from Falcon High School Working At One Way Electric
“The CICC program greatly assisted me in the persute of my current career” – CICC Participant from The MiLL Working At G.H. Phipps
CONTACT US
Careers in Construction Colorado
4585 Hilton Parkway, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
PHONE: 719-592-1800
Email: Marlo@cshba.com
