Workforce Development

Building upon the work done at the national level by AGC of America, the Idaho AGC brought together a wide cross section of contractors and other partners who compiled a Comprehensive Review of Workforce Development Methods Employed in the Construction Field. This review resulted in the Idaho AGC's Building Idaho's Future Next Steps that has guided our efforts.  Do you have ideas, suggestions, or success stories you'd like to share?  Email Kaycee at kcron@idahoagc.org.

A one stop resource center for students, parents, educators, and others to find everything you need to know about a career in construction, salaries, available training opportunities, scholarships and more. It also is home to Idaho’s only construction specific job board with information on companies looking to hire in Idaho today.

All across Idaho local career technical education instructors are partnering with the Idaho AGC and local contractors to enhance in class training opportunities for tomorrow’s skilled workers. Contact the Idaho AGC today to find out which schools in your area need a partner and how you can get involved with:

• Classroom visit
• Serving on a local advisory board
• Donating supplies
• Funding scholarships

The Idaho AGC has developed a tool kit for contractors that makes visiting a classroom simple and easy.  Email Kaycee at kcron@idahoagc.org to be connected to your local schools today.

The Idaho AGC participates is numerous events across the state to help spread the word that a career in construction is a great choice. From providing a booth and giveaways at career fairs at local high schools to staffing “Reality Town” events in middle schools and everything in between, the Idaho AGC is active in reaching today’s youth and those who influence them. It doesn’t take much of a time commitment for you can be part of this effort. Contact us today to learn which events are taking place in your area and how you can get plugged in.

The Idaho AGC also sponsors/supports a wide range of hands-on educational opportunities and is always looking for contractors to get involved. These include:

• Local and statewide Skills USA competitions
• Idaho Construction Combine
• Junior Achievement Inspire to Hire
• Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy Mock Interviews & Job Fair
• Idaho's School-to-Registered Apprenticeship Program (STRAP)
• Idaho Youth Alliance for Technical and Career Services High Schools

The Idaho AGC is actively partnering with the Idaho Workforce Development Council, the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry, the Idaho Businesses for Education, and the American Chamber of Commerce to reshape Idaho’s talent pipeline from middle school through college to ensure that today’s students are being trained in the skills necessary to thrive in tomorrow’s job market. By leading the construction section of this multi-industry effort, the Idaho AGC is working to ensure that federal, state, and local resources are directed to activities that provide the best outcomes for students and employers.

Contact the Idaho AGC to find out more about this important effort and how you can be involved.