CICC UPDATES

February is CTE Month! What is CTE? Career Technical Education (CTE) combines academic learning with technical training to equip students for successful careers post graduation.   Careers In Construction Colorado is proud to be a CTE program, delivering true...

Summit High School Teacher Honored with Educator of the Year Congressional Service Award Oakley Van Oss, the Construction and Welding teacher at Summit High School, has been named Educator of the Year by District 2 Congressman Joe Neguse! This prestigious recognition...

Graduate Survey Results Are In! In Fall 2024, Careers in Construction Colorado (CICC) partnered with Colorado Succeeds to pilot a graduate outreach initiative aimed at better understanding post-graduation pathways. With support from the Acceleration Fund, Education...

Our goals by 2025 were to be in 65 schools, 5,000 students enrolled, and 20% of students employed in the industry. We’re excited to announce our current stats: 83 schools, 3,616 students enrolled this year, and 21% of last year’s students placed into industry...

October is Careers In Construction Month! Join us this October as we celebrate Careers in Construction Month by connecting students with the industry! Help inspire the next generation by becoming a guest speaker, hosting a jobsite tour or job shadow, or donating to...

Upcoming Events! Southern Colorado Construction Career Days! September 12th - Colorado Springs This event will give over 700 students from 20 high schools, including 15 CICC schools, the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities that provide insight into rewarding...

CICC Is In 82 Schools This Fall! CICC is excited to announce that we will be in 82 high schools this coming school year, up from 63 in the 2023-2024 school year. We are thrilled to bring more opportunities for students to learn real skills and career pathways! Click...

HBA CEO Renee Zentz to Become Full-Time Head of Careers in Construction Colorado The Housing and Building Association (HBA) of Colorado Springs announced last week that its Chief Executive Officer Renee Zentz will become the full-time President of Careers in...

Coronado Home Build Move! Students from Coronado High School got to witness their home build prepped, craned, and moved to its new home last month! Thanks to Nick Starkey from Vantage Homes and Grant Hall from Better By Design, this home was safely transported to its...

CICC Students Succeed At SkillsUSA State Competition! SkillsUSA State Competition was last month! We had students from 17 CICC schools across the state bring their A-game, showcasing their skills in cabinet making, carpentry, electrical, masonry, plumbing, and...

Summit High School Tiny Home! This 288 square foot tiny home was started in November and is on track to be completed in May. Crazy fast! With a formed partnership between Colorado River BOCES, Summit High School, and the Summit County Builders Association, students...

Liberty Student Featured in the Colorado Springs Gazette! Last week, CICC's Home Build Program made the FRONT PAGE of the Gazette! Victoria Turner, a Liberty High School graduate and participant in the CICC Program, proudly acquired the house she contributed to...