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

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PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

Academy 20-Liberty High School

Calhan RJ-1-Calhan High School

Colorado Springs 11-Coronado High School

Colorado Springs 11-Mitchell High School

Cripple Creek-Victor RE-1-Cripple Creek-Victor Junior-Senior High School

District 49-Patriot High School

District 49-Power Technical

Ellicott 22-Ellicott Senior High School

Fountain 8-Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Harrison 2-Atlas Preparatory High School

Harrison 2-Harrison High School

Lewis-Palmer 38-Lewis-Palmer High School

Lewis-Palmer 38-Palmer Ridge High School

Manitou Springs 14-Manitou Springs High School

Miami/Yoder 60 JT-Miami/Yoder High School

Non District Affiliated-Project Diakonia

Peyton 23 Jt-Peyton High School

Pueblo City 60-Centennial High School

Pueblo City 60-Pueblo East High School

Pueblo County 70-Pueblo County High School

Pueblo County 70-Pueblo West High School

Widefield 3-The MiLL

Woodland Park Re-2-Merit Academy

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!