Working together to increase and improve access, recruitment, training and retention of women and minorities in construction careers and apprenticeship.
The mission of the Construction Workforce Diversity Alliance (CWDA) is to work together to increase and improve access, recruitment, training and retention of women and minorities in construction trade careers through state-approved apprenticeship programs. Beginning in September 2003, a consortium of representatives from industry, labor, education, community organizations and government began mee
10/24/2018
CWDA was proud to partner with Pathways Wisconsin and Operation Fresh Start in co-hosting the Pipeline to the Trades workshop on October 16, 2018. Nearly 100 attendees representing K-12 education, contractors, youth and adult apprenticeship training programs, government, community agencies, industry associations, and interested in exposing and preparing more youth and young adults to the great, family-supporting careers available in this industry.
04/18/2017
Thanks so much to the 60+ people who attended today's Construction Workforce Diversity Alliance (CDWA) Annual Meeting for great networking, workforce resources, and industry updates. Thanks to all of our speakers, especially our featured speaker Michele Carter, DBE Programs Chief, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and Tri-North Builders, Inc. for hosting.
The next meeting of the Construction Workforce Diversity Alliance is coming up this Tuesday, February 21, 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the Madison College Commercial Ave. Campus, Room 240.
Anyone is welcome to attend.
02/02/2017
Only 4 slots left in the upcoming Foundations for the Trades Academy. Two upcoming information sessions:
Friday, February 3 | 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Badger Rock Community Center
501 E. Badger Rd
Tuesday, February 7 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Park Edge/Park Ridge Employment Center
658 S. Gammon Rd #204
Graduates will gain industry certifications such as OSHA 10, First Aid, and PACT. Train on a real construction site. Prepare for apprenticeship and other jobs in the construction industry. They will get support from a trades professional with 20+ years of experience and hands-on training at a real construction site through our partnership with Operation Fresh Start.
Call Terry Birts: (608) 729-1270
01/17/2017
Looking forward to this conference! Thanks to Wisconsin Department of Transportation and National Association of Minority Contractors for putting on this event.
31st Annual DBE Workshop and Secretary’s Golden Shovel Awards 31st Annual DBE Workshop and Secretary's Golden Shovel Awards PURSUE. WIN. EXECUTE. Wednesday, February 8th – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PMThursday, February 9th – 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM In partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC...
This year's WisDOT DBE Workshop and Secretary’s Golden Shovel Awards will offer a facilitated networking between (construction-related) workforce development programs and WisDOT’s contractors. This is a great opportunity to connect with contractors who may be looking to hire job seekers that you are working with.
This is an INVITATION ONLY networking opportunity.
If you would like to participate in this opportunity, please contact Jenna at [email protected] or at (414) 438-2157 NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11.
12/26/2016
Check out the 31st Annual DBE Workshop and Secretary's Golden Shovel Awards. More info and online registration at http://www.goldenshovelwi.com.