Our Mission

Our mission is to train the next generation of the construction workforce to be hired into entry-level jobs with Colorado based construction firms. We will accomplish this mission through several four week programs of entry level construction training that includes in-person instruction and a Hiring Fair.

Program Training Curriculum

4-Week Cohort Overview

  • Monday – Thursday, 4pm - 8pm
  • 15 Instruction nights, 4-Hours each
  • 7 Industry Highlight Presentations
  • 1 Partial Resume Building Night
  • 1 Mock Interview Night
  • 3 Potential Saturday Site Visits
  • Hiring Fair on final Thursday

Detailed Program Schedule

  • Week 1
    • Monday – Orientation to Civil/Infrastructure Construction
    • Tuesday – Industry Highlight – Utility and Underground Infrastructure
      • Construction Skill Activities:
        • Measurement Principles – Feet, Inches & Fractions
        • Layout & Level – Square, Level and Plumb
    • Wednesday – OSHA 10/NCCER Basic Safety 1
    • Thursday – Industry Highlight – Earthmoving & Gradework
      • Construction Skill Activities:
        • Measurement Principles – Feet & Tenths
        • Differential Leveling & Surveying Tools
    • Saturday – Tentative Site Visit for Local Project/Employer
  • Week 2
    • Monday – OSHA 10/NCCER Basic Safety 2
    • Tuesday – Industry Highlight – Paving Operations
      • Construction Skill Activities:
        • Percent Grade & Understanding Flowline
        • Materials Calculation & Estimation
    • Wednesday – OSHA 10/NCCER Basic Safety 3
    • Thursday – Industry Highlight – Plant Operations
      • Construction Skill Activities:
        • Basic Rigging, Sling Inspection, Hitches & Material Handling Equipment
        • Hand and Power Tool Use & Safety
    • Saturday – Tentative Site Visit for Local Project/Employer
  • Week 3
    • Monday – Resume Writing / CDOT Flagger Training 1
    • Tuesday – Industry Highlight – Civil Structures
      • Construction Skill Activities
        • Concrete Formwork & Reinforcement
        • Concrete Placement & Finishing
    • Wednesday – CDOT Flagger Training 2
    • Thursday – Resume Review/Mock Interview
    • Saturday – Tentative Site Visit for Local Project/Employer
  • Week 4
    • Monday – American Red Cross First Aid / CPR & AED 1
    • Tuesday – Industry Highlight – Specialty Civil Construction Work (Traffic Control, Erosion Control, Quality Control, Diesel Mechanic Technician, etc.)
      • Construction Skill Activities:
        • Civil Construction Drawings Components
        • Hand & Power Tools for Specialty Work
    • Wednesday – ARC First Aid / CPR & AED 2
    • Thursday – Hiring Fair

 

Hiring Fair

Each four week program includes a Hiring Fair (typically takes place on the last Thursday of each program), where program participants can meet face-to-face and interview directly with Colorado construction firms that are hiring. In addition to the curriculum, the Civil Construction Academy also trains program participants in interviewing and resume skills to start careers in the construction industry.