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CAGC Launches BYC Ambassadors Program to Promote Careers in Construction


CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 17th, 2018, Carolinas AGC (CAGC) launched its Build Your Career (BYC) Ambassadors Workforce Program to begin deploying dozens of construction industry leaders and supporters throughout the Carolinas to promote construction as an excellent career choice.

Carolinas Associated General Contractors logo. (PRNewsFoto/Carolinas Associated General Contractors) (PRNewsFoto/)

More than 50 CAGC "Ambassadors" from across the Carolinas ? including building, highway-heavy, utility, specialty contractor, subcontractor, supplier, service company representatives, and educators ? met at Central Piedmont Community College to ramp up CAGC's Build Your Career Workforce Development Initiative.

"The biggest challenge we have in the construction industry is getting the word out on hundreds of well-paying careers that are available now, and in coming years, in the construction industry in the Carolinas," said Dave Simpson, CAGC President & CEO. "Our BYC Ambassadors are getting the tools and resources they need to go out into the elementary, middle and high schools, as well as community and technical colleges, to adopt schools and spread the word about how construction is a great career that can enhance the quality of life of everybody in the Carolinas. We also are trying to recruit folks now for these careers."

The BYC program, overseen by CAGC's Education Foundation Board of Trustees, is gaining traction fast. "Construction is a fantastic career," Sidney Rex, Chair of the BOT, told the Ambassadors at the CAGC meeting. "You can just feel the enthusiasm in this room."

The purpose of the BYC Ambassador's Workforce Development Initiative is to:

Narrow the skills gap in the construction industry, elevate the industry image and facilitate the advancement and education of America's youth and various displaced workers by promoting a lifelong career in construction and craft trades via clearly defined career pathways.

Please contact Tammy Ford, Director of the Carolinas AGC Build Your Career program, at [email protected] or call (704) 372-1450 for additional information.

Carolinas AGC is the construction industry association in the Carolinas, bringing value to our thousands of members through networking, government relations, job leads, meetings with owners/designers, education and training involving such issues as safety and open shop, and community development. Visit us at www.cagc.org, connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

 

SOURCE Carolinas Associated General Contractors


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