Workforce Development
Building Futures
Outreach Programs
The AGC Education Foundation Workforce Development programs are designed to introduce elementary through post-secondary students, educators, and parents to exciting construction career opportunities through hands-on learning experiences in the classroom and at community outreach events.
Workforce Development efforts include:
- Construction Adventure Camp
- Construction Career Day
- Build Your Future
- Future Operators of Washington
- Ready Set Build
- Mentorship Programs (High School & College)
- Educator Externship
- Volunteer Opportunities
Core Plus Construction
This high school program is supported by the construction industry and prepares students for high demand jobs throughout Washington.
Your Career Starts Here
Schools in Washington with construction-related programs
- Bates Technical College – Apprenticeship Degree
- Central Washington University – Construction Management Degree
- Clark College – Welding Program
- Clover Park Technical College – Architectural Engineering Design Degree
- Columbia Basin College – Welding Technology Program
- Eastern Washington University – Technology/Construction Program
- Edmonds Community College – Construction Management, OSHA AAST and Certificate Program
- Everett Community College – Welding Program
- Green River Community College – Welding Technology Program
- Grays Harbor College – Carpentry Program, Welding Program
- North Seattle Community College – Engineering Program
- Perry Technical College – Construction Program
- Pierce College – Construction Management Program
- Renton Technical College – Construction Management Program, Engineering Design Technology Program, Welding Program
- Seattle Central College – Carpentry Program, Cabinetmaking and Architectural Woodworking Program
- Skagit Valley College – Welding Program
- South Seattle College, Georgetown Campus – Apprenticeships Programs
- Spokane Community College – Engineering and Architecture Programs
- Walla Walla Community College – Carpentry Program
- Washington State University – Construction Management Degree, Architecture Program
- University of Washington – Construction Management Degree
- Yakima Valley Community College – Construction Design Technology Degree
Schools written in bold have supported students in the past with AGC EF scholarships. If you are enrolled in one of these programs and are interested in applying for an AGC EF scholarship, visit our Scholarships page.
Organizations with construction-career resources
The following organizations have construction-career related programs:
- Apprenticeship and Non-Traditional Employment for Women – ANEW
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) – Career Exploration Tool
- Career One Stop – Resources for Career Exploration
- Construction Center for Excellence – Construction Data Dashboard
- Helmets to Hardhats Program – For Employers and Military Service Members
- National Association of Women in Construction – NAWIC
- Renton Technical College – Construction Center of Excellence
- South Seattle College, Georgetown Campus – Apprenticeships Programs
Workforce Development Advisory Committee: Tomorrow’s Construction Workforce Today (TCWT)
Committee Objective:
To provide feedback and direction for AGC EF’s workforce development efforts with the ultimate goal of ensuring that the AGC EF is at the forefront of meeting the construction industry’s needs. The committee seeks necessary answers and offers professional wisdom regarding outreach efforts, target audiences, program updates, best practices, and marketing.
Get involved in the AGC EF’s workforce development efforts. This helps us design volunteer opportunities to best fit the skills and interests of our volunteer base
Committee Members
Sarah Patterson, AGC Education Foundation, Chair
Diane Kocer, AGC Education Foundation
Jeff Christianson, Exxel Pacific
Kristi Grassman, Construction Center of Excellence
Tara Harrington, Howard S. Wright
John Hurd, Lakeside Industries
Tony Kiele, Lease Crutcher Lewis
Kalin Magruder, Sellen Construction
Wade Meyer, Bayley Construction
Jane Mounsey, GLY Construction
Julianna Plant, Lease Crutcher Lewis
Jeff Tobin, Schuchart
Michoan Spoelstra, Absher Construction