Intention:
To create a seven year plan for the AGC Education Foundation 2013-2020

Method:

To allow board meeting time during 2011-2013 for devising plan.  Additional work to occur between meetings dates.

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Concluding the 30th anniversary year of the AGC Education Foundation, board members and staff embarked on a strategic planning process to create a seven-year plan.

The plan will be devised during 2011-2013 and implemented between 2013-2020. This evaluation and planning effort is in partnership with AGC of Washington staff and industry professionals. The initial activity over the last nine months reflects the industry-wide commitment to the foundation’s future as a guiding force in the field of quality construction education in Washington State.

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Here are a few highlights to date:

MARCH 2011

• Mission statement confirmed: To develop and promote construction careers through education and training.
• Prioritized three programs for evaluation: Continuing Education, Youth Programs/Workforce Development, Funding Advancement.

JUNE 2011

• Pete Campbell, BNBuilders
• Jim Elliott, GLY Construction
• Matt Lessard, Wilcox Construction
• Deanna Matson, Mowat Construction
• John Schaufelberger, University of Washington College of Built Environments

Outcomes:

• Leadership and communication courses will be highest need for future learning.
• AGC of Washington certification could be beneficial in some training areas.
• Provide quality course offerings in design/build, IPD, lean construction, and sustainability.

SEPTEMBER 2011

AGC EF hosted a panel of industry professionals to evaluate the foundation’s target market and best delivery method for training.

Panelists:

Representation from all AGC of Washington District membership:

• Tricia Joy, Walsh Construction Company
• Ashley Kimberley, IMCO General Construction, Inc.
• Loren Pease, Pease Construction
• Hank Stamschror, Mountain States Construction Company

Outcomes:

• There are two distinct target markets with different needs.
• Large companies will need AGC EF to serve as subject matter experts for training referrals. These companies have budgets for in-house training coordinators and often prefer to provide their own training.
• We should serve as consultants and continue to provide custom classes.
• Mid-size/small companies need the foundation to serve as their education coordinators by allowing the employer to assign AGC EF as agent for working directly with the employee to determine employment track and education needs.
• Panelists confirmed the need for leadership and communication courses.
• Web-based model may be beneficial to companies that are unable to travel to Seattle or Fife.

We will continue to keep you informed of our strategic planning activity over the next year. We welcome your feedback and comments: