At Construction Career Collaborative (C3), we’re not just building projects. We’re building people. One of the most valuable (and often underutilized) resources we offer to our Accredited Employers is our Workforce Development Specialists. These professionals are here to help your company elevate workforce development strategies, access skilled talent, and prepare your team for long-term success.
What Can C3 Workforce Development Specialists Do for You?
1. Support on the Road to Craft Training Endorsement
Our specialists walk alongside your team to help you understand and meet the requirements of the C3 Craft Training Endorsement, a mark of excellence in workforce development. We’ll help you:
- Assess your current training programs
- Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
- Connect with resources to support structured craft training
- Prepare your documentation and meet endorsement requirements
This personalized support simplifies the process while ensuring you’re building a pipeline of well-trained, loyal craft professionals.
2. Access to Trainings & Certifications
Need help navigating training options? C3’s Workforce Development Specialists can connect you with a network of training providers and certification programs. Whether your team needs OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, equipment training, or craft-specific upskilling, we can guide you to high-quality, vetted programs that fit your needs and budget. Some may even be covered at no cost to you through our partnerships.
3. Visibility on the Career Board
C3’s interactive career board isn’t your typical job board. It is a place where employers committed to safety, skills, and sustainability can promote opportunities to a growing pool of candidates trained through our partner organizations. Working with a Workforce Development Specialist ensures that your listings stand out to qualified candidates and align with industry needs.
We’re Matching Talent with Opportunity, and We Need You
C3 is actively working with nonprofits, community colleges, and workforce agencies to develop job-ready craft talent. To close the loop, we need to hear from you.
We’re calling on contractors to share employee candidate profiles: what roles you're hiring for, what experience you’re looking for, and what makes a candidate a good fit for your team. This information helps us match you with trained individuals from our partner programs who are ready to work, grow, and stay.
Click here to complete the Candidate Profile Survey
Or contact our Workforce Development Specialist, Morgan at morgan@c3.org
Coming May 2026: C3’s Workforce Development Conference
We’re excited to announce the return of our Workforce Development Conference, coming in May 2026! This event will bring together construction leaders, educators, training providers, and workforce advocates to spotlight best practices, tackle industry challenges, and celebrate craft training success across the Greater Houston area.
Have a success story to share?
We are inviting C3 Accredited Employers to submit stories of how your company:
- Built or strengthened a craft training program
- Earned a C3 Craft Training Endorsement
- Experienced measurable impact through workforce development investments
Selected stories may be featured in the conference lineup or C3 publications leading up to the event. If your team has something to celebrate, we want to help you share it.
Submit your story or interest in presenting to Diane at diane@c3.org.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're building a workforce strategy, looking for trained talent, or preparing to earn your C3 Craft Training Endorsement, we're here to help.
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Let’s build a stronger workforce together.
