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.

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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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WANTO Grant Program
May 1
WANTO Grant Program

Apply for a Grant from the Women’s Bureau!

Engineering 101 for Instructors
May 23
Engineering 101 for Instructors

Earn 6 STEM clock hours as you learn: engineering fundamentals, hands-on practical applications, continuous load path, reinforcement, anchors, adhesives, and connectors.

2024 DEI Empowerment Conference
Jun 5
2024 DEI Empowerment Conference

The 2024 WA DEI Empowerment Conference’s theme is Equity & Belonging Through Disrupting Policy & Practice.

9th Annual Renton Career Fair
Jun 5
9th Annual Renton Career Fair

Renton Technical College Career Services is thrilled to extend an invitation to you and your esteemed organization to participate as an employer in the 9th Renton Annual Career Fair.

Blog & Newsletter

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Financial Aid for apprenticeship available through ANEW
Financial Aid for apprenticeship available through ANEW

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

Pierce County Roofers Competition
Pierce County Roofers Competition

The Pierce County Roofers have achieved a remarkable success at the West Coast States Roofing Competition! In January (2024) our apprentices competed in the Western States Roofing Apprenticeship Competition in Southern California. We had winners in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, and some of our winners will be going on to the national competition!

DOL Mega Construction Project Program
DOL Mega Construction Project Program

The U.S Department of Labor Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Mega Construction Project (Megaproject) Program fosters equal opportunity in the construction trades workforce of federal contractors and subcontractors on large federal construction projects.

Apply for a new round of apprenticeship grants
Apply for a new round of apprenticeship grants

Registered apprenticeship programs across the state have an opportunity to receive their share of $3.3 million in grant funding. The money provides services for pre-apprentices and program participants. The application period opens Oct. 1, 2023 through Sept. 30, 2024. Awards are based on a first-come, first-served basis.