HOUSING & BUILDING ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO SPRINGS

A FOUNDING CHAPTER OF CICC

The Housing & Building Association (HBA) of Colorado Springs has been an instrumental partner in the creation of Careers In Construction Colorado (CICC). As one of the founding chapters, the Colorado Springs HBA was pivotal in launching the CICC program, helping to establish the framework that would allow students across the state to gain hands-on experience and valuable career exposure in the construction industry.

Since its inception, this chapter has grown to include 18 schools throughout the Pikes Peak region. It also launched the Home Build Program, a unique initiative where seven schools collaborate to construct a 1,200-square-foot modular home in their school parking lot, providing students with real-world construction experience.

By fostering strong relationships with industry partners and local schools, the Colorado Springs chapter has played a critical role in shaping CICC’s mission and success, offering students career pathways and the opportunity to learn from industry professionals.

CHAPTER STAFF

KEIRA CONLEY

Operations Manager

719-592-1800 ext 115

QUINN HERSEY

Career Navigator

719-592-1800 ext 120

REEVE DONNER

Career Navigator

719-592-1800 ext 118

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

1. Academy School District 20 – Liberty High School

2. Colorado Springs School District 11 – Coronado High School

3. Cripple Creek-Victor School District RE-1 – Cripple Creek High School

4. Ellicott School District 22 – Ellicott High School

5. Falcon School District 49 – Patriot High School

6. Falcon School District 49 – Power Technical Early College

7. Harrison School District 2 – Harrison High School

8. Harrison School District 2- Atlas Preparatory School

9. Lewis Palmer School District 38- Lewis Palmer High School

10. Lewis Palmer School District 38 – Palmer Ridge High School

11. Manitou Springs School District 14 – Manitou Springs High School

12. Widefield School District 3 – The MiLL

13. Woodland Park School District – Merit Academy

14. Woodland Park School District – Woodland Park High School

15. Peyton School District – Peyton High School

16. Pueblo School District 70- Pueblo County High School

17. Pueblo School District 70 – Pueblo West High School

THE HOME BUILD PROGRAM

Part of the Careers in Construction curriculum in Colorado Springs is the Home Build program. In place since the 2018/2019 school year, this program enables students to construct a 1200 square foot modular home on school district property. The goal is to have each school (that’s able) build at least one home per school year. Students use the skills they have learned in their classroom settings – carpentry, plumbing, electrical and OSHA 10 safety – to construct the new home. Industry professionals provide on-site support through Builder Captains as well as licensed trade partners.

LOCALLY SUPPORTED SELF SUSTAINING MODEL

Proceeds from the sale of completed homes are reinvested in CICC, assuring visibility, viability and sustainability. Local and national supply companies are recognizing the value and success of CICC with commitments to the Home Build program keeping the cost of building low and profits significant to fund the program.

Careers in Construction Program. instructor taking selfie of himself and kids builing the foundation for the Home Build Program

SEVEN HOME BUILDS TO DATE!

7 Colorado Springs – Area schools are currently building homes! With 4 homes completed, sold, and moved, our program will be around for many years to come!