February is CTE Month!

Career and Technical Education Month, hosted by ACTE and sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders every February, highlights the importance of CTE for all students. Join Careers In Construction Colorado in celebrating by becoming a guest speaker, hosting a job shadow, or donating tools/materials to support students in the construction industry. Your involvement will inspire and equip the next generation of professionals in the field.

Hiring Season Quickly Approaching! Are you ready?

Are you seeking to fill your entry-level positions this summer or throughout the year? Consider hiring CICC students who have earned their HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate and an OSHA-10 certificates. Careers In Construction Colorado facilitates a work exemption through the CDLE for students aged 15-17, making them eligible to work for you. Equipped with foundational construction knowledge and essential soft skills, our students are prepared to contribute to your team! By bringing them on for internships, summer jobs, or post-graduation careers, you contribute to the ongoing development of the workforce for years to come!

Patriot High School Home Build

Last month, students from Patriot High School in School District 49 had a unique chance to collaborate with Jake and Jeremiah from Olson Plumbing & Heating Co. These professionals provided students with a firsthand glimpse into the plumbing industry, allowing them to actively participate in the installation of interior plumbing systems for their home build! The experience was not only educational but also hands-on, fostering valuable learning along the way.

Liberty High School CICC Student in People Magazine!

People Magazine featured Victoria Turner, a former CICC student from Liberty High School's Home Build Program, for her accomplishment in purchasing the house she contributed to building! This Home Build Program is possible through industry donations of time, labor, and materials from members of the Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs and CICC. “Four years ago, when I realized I could be a part of a class where we build a house, I thought it'd be a good idea.”

Nunn Construction Guest Speaker

A big thank you to Nunn Construction for their continuous support of the CICC program! Mike McNabb, Superintendent at Nunn Construction, recently served as a virtual guest speaker for Cotopaxi High School students. Nunn Construction has not only hired 29 students since 2020 through our program but has also made generous donations and actively participates on the board of directors for Careers in Construction Colorado. We appreciate and thank them for their invaluable contributions!

Job Shadow at Olson Plumbing & Heating Co.

Every month, Olson Plumbing & Heating generously hosts a full day job shadow for students every month, they've already accommodated six students. "The people at Olson plumbing and heating are kind and very accepting, while also helping you learn. They don't have any issues explaining or helping you, my partner (Ryan) was a lot of fun to talk to, and I went to a lot of different places and learned a lot while with him, this opportunity definitely helped me understand HVAC a lot better and I would do it again in a heartbeat" - Darren, Senior at the MiLL

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