Washington State Construction Center of Excellence

Building a strong construction workforce in Washington State

The Construction Center of Excellence is a statewide hub that narrows the gap between employers’ demands for a highly skilled workforce and the colleges’ ability to supply work-ready graduates. We unite industry and labor to align workforce development initiatives and coordinate organizational assets that meet established directives. Join us in shaping the future of construction workforce excellence.

Featured Resources

Explore Apprenticeship

Job seekers

Combine on-the-job training with occupation-specific training to advance your career.

Employers

Discover a tried-and-true method of developing a skilled workforce.

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Financial Aid for apprenticeship

ANEW is a Financial Aid Office for the Washington Apprenticeship Grant. Financial Aid may be available to assist active apprentices in WSAC-approved apprenticeship programs with costs associated with their apprenticeship.

Classroom
Resources

Curriculum and lesson plans to help students succeed including the popular Construction Math Toolbox, EdgeFactor Career Exploration Videos, and Core Plus Construction for hands-on learning.

REspectful Workplace Resources

Provide respectful workplace training to apprentices and other individuals who work regularly with apprentices.

Rising to the CDL driver shortage

CCE convened employer roundtables to develop recommendations that will help Washington’s employers and colleges meet the CDL driver shortage.

Construction Safety

Access hundreds of DOSH-approved Toolbox Talks in English and Spanish, download our free safety app, and browse other resources.

Dozens of NEW Toolbox Talks have been updated in early 2024!

Upcoming Events

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Diversity & Inclusion Summit Sponsorship
Oct 1
Diversity & Inclusion Summit Sponsorship

2024 Diversity & Inclusion Summit Sponsorship.

Washington Labor Education and Research Center Fall Classes
Oct 8
Washington Labor Education and Research Center Fall Classes

Fall Public Courses - Looking to build your skills as an organizer and leader?

Your New Career Starts Here - Construct a Career
Oct 23
Your New Career Starts Here - Construct a Career

Think you need to go to a four-year college to have a successful career?
Apprenticeships are a great way to build a solid life for you, and your family -
​and you EARN while you LEARN!

Ensuring Fairness: Workers' Rights & Agency Protections
Oct 23
Ensuring Fairness: Workers' Rights & Agency Protections

Invitation to OFCCP Outreach Webinar Series - We are excited to invite you to a series of informative webinars hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). These sessions will provide essential insights into our mission, the laws we enforce, and the rights of individuals in the workplace.

Blog & Newsletter

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Accessing Child Care for Building Trades Professionals
Accessing Child Care for Building Trades Professionals

Child care is critical for the success of professionals in the construction trades, but too often workers aren’t able to find care during the hours they need, affecting everything from career trajectories to job satisfaction to family life at home, leading to questions about a continued willingness to stay in the trades.

Inside the Industry: Laura Soma on Sustainability, Career Growth, and the Future of Construction
Inside the Industry: Laura Soma on Sustainability, Career Growth, and the Future of Construction

We sat down with Laura Soma, CCE Advisory Board member since 2013, to learn about her career, sustainability in construction and her insight into the industry. Laura is the Sustainability Manager at GLY Construction, holds a LEED AP, BD + C, and was elected CCE Co-chair at the most recent Advisory Board meeting.

Replacing I-5 bridge
Replacing I-5 bridge

Replacing I-5 bridge will aid drivers, displace some homeowners in WA and Oregon. The project is expected to cost roughly $6 billion. Several design options are still under consideration. The replacement of the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River, connecting Washington and Oregon, is a significant project expected to cost around $6 billion. The new bridge aims to reduce crashes, improve commute times, offer more transit options, and decrease air pollution.

RFQQ: Data and Equity Benchmarking Navigation Guide Development
RFQQ: Data and Equity Benchmarking Navigation Guide Development

The Washington State Construction Center of Excellence (CCE) and Renton Technical College (RTC) are pleased to announce the release of a Request for Quotation and Qualifications (RFQQ) #2025-CCE-001. We are seeking proposals from qualified firms to develop a Data and Equity Benchmarking Navigation Guide aimed at guiding curriculum development for a statewide construction management credential.