We closed out February with the launch of our first Construction Career Development Initiative (CCDI) Saturday Academy. We discussed construction careers and what it takes to enter and be successful in the industry. Alderwoman Mitts
We had a great turn out for February's Construction Academy visit to S. M. Wilson & Co - Construction Managers' City Foundry STL jobsite! Thank you so much to Joyce Morgan and Maggie Farrell for
CCDI Chicago had the opportunity to meet with several young men from the Chicago CRED organization. CRED is a multifaceted program with the mission of reducing gun violence. To create lasting change they work directly
Thank you to Patrick Hanneken from North Tech High School on organizing this trip to the One Hundred jobsite in St. Louis. We are so glad CCDI could help provide educational site visits to some
CCDI is honored to be the recipient of Construction Forums 2020 Building Tomorrow: Workforce Development Organization Award! CCDI has grown tremendously over the past five years with the support of our partners and sponsors. Because
CCDI Chicago is excited to be working with HIRE360 Chicago. HIRE360's mission is to strengthen the workforce participation of underrepresented populations in the Chicago area — with a special focus on engaging youth and mentoring
Big shout out to Jessica Harvey for hosting our Construction Academy for January. Twenty-six high school students, eight alumnus and ten volunteers had the opportunity to learn about and tour one of St. Louis' coolest
We had a great turn out for our annual CCDI bowling night. It makes us so happy to see this program grow and grow! We can't wait to see what this year holds in store
CCDI Chicago kicked off the new year with a mentor appreciation event and basketball game outing! We hosted a pre-game reception to acknowledge the work of staff and students helping at risk youth learn about
What a fantastic way to start off the new year! CCDI has been selected as the recipient of Construction Forum St. Louis' Building Tomorrow Award for Workforce Development! We are so proud our program is