Julius Collins
Julius Collins is a second term apprentice carpenter for TW Constructors working on the Children's Hospital Campus Renewal project. Julius will start his first semester as an apprentice scholar at STL Community College in mid-January
Second Annual Mentor/Mentee Event
On June 28, CCDI kicked off the Second Annual Mentor/Mentee Event at Clayco’s St. Louis office. Thirteen students, and their parents, had a chance to meet up with their mentors. The day started off with
Financial Foundation Seminar
CCDI hosted a financial seminar, taught by John Cothrine Jr., to teach our scholars how to wisely use their hard-earned money to start building their future.
ALL-STAR Safety Party
Our scholar, Chris Conners, won the 24/7 Safety Award at Clayco's annual ALL-STAR Safety Party. He was rewarded with a generous, VISA giftcard.
Summer Internships
Two of our summer interns, Vincent Brown and Keshawn Outlaw from North Tech High School, are working hard at Villa Lighting. To-date, we have had nine interns hired by local contractors for this summer.
Mentoring
As a professional in an industry responsible for shaping the places we live, work, shop, play, and pray in, it is my responsibility to advocate for the industry in general and my profession specifically. It
St. Louis Blues
CCDI was recently awarded a scholarship from the St. Louis Blues “Blues for Kids” foundation. This money will go toward furthering our students' education and equipping them with the tools they need to succeed. "Blues
St. Louis Blues Grant
CCDI was recently awarded a scholarship from the St. Louis Blues' “Blues for Kids” foundation.
Jennings 100th Commencement Ceremony
Dan Lester of CCDI gave the commencement address at Jennings High School where he highlighted Kevon Larkin's $50,000 scholarship and gave words of wisdom and encouragement to the historic 100th graduating class.
Ombudsman Office Visit
CCDI invited over 30 students from Ombudsman Educational Services learning program visited Clayco's Chicago office today. While the students toured the office, members from each department got to share their specific roles in the company