Good News Friday!

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK MAY 6TH - 10TH

During Teacher Appreciation Week at the CICC program, we're rallying to honor our 75+ superheroes - our teachers! From May 6th to May 10th, we're celebrate their unwavering dedication to their students. These remarkable educators not only have the courage to teach high school students how to use power tools, they also provide compassionate guidance on post-graduation career paths and teach soft skills for success!

Their pivotal role in our organization's success cannot be overstated. Without their tireless efforts and commitment, we wouldn't have achieved the heights we have today. As we embark on this week of appreciation, let's unite in expressing profound gratitude to these exceptional educators who are the backbone of our community!

STATE SKILLSUSA

SkillsUSA State Competition was last month! We had students from 17 CICC schools across the state bring their A-game, showcasing their skills in cabinet making, carpentry, electrical, masonry, plumbing, and teamworks! Shoutout to all our hardworking students for their dedication and impressive skills! HUGE shoutout to all of our incredible instructors for guiding our students through this process, doing all of the behind the scenes work to get them here, and setting them up for success!

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What Do CICC Students Learn and Earn?

CICC uses the Home Builder's Institute Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) curriculum in our 63 schools. Students can earn up to 12 certifications, these are the most common:

HBI PACT Core + OSHA-10
HBI PACT Carpentry
HBI PACT Electrical
HBI PACT Plumbing
HBI PACT Building Construction Technology
HBI PACT Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

What Students Learn & Earn

CICC Student Employment Exemption

We have an exemption through the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's Division of Standards and Statistics that recognizes students in the CICC program have learned skills to exempt them from certain aspects of Colorado Youth Labor Law. CICC Students who have earned a PACT Certification and their OSHA-10 qualify for the exemption.

Exemption Letter

CHAPTER SHOUTOUT

Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs Career Fair!

This week, CSHBA hosted 250 students from 12 schools to connect with 26 companies! Students were able to learn about the incredible opportunities in the construction industry, fill out applications, and schedule interviews! Plus, a special shout out to Joe Swenson from Vantage Homes, a former student from the MiLL, attended the career fair as an employer! He got his current job at this very career fair in 2022!

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