Educators, Industry, and Students Engaged in Construction Careers

By participating in the ABC / CMEF Schools Training Division, you are unlocking the door to great potential in a robust industry. The Construction Industry needs to attract new workers annually to keep up with the current employment demand. One of the goals of the Schools Training Division is to provide students with the opportunity to explore the many facets of the Construction Industry and the career opportunities available. A second goal is to give CTE teachers resources and new connections to current happenings in the industry, providing them with opportunities to meet Industry leaders, and become aware of the numerous job opportunities for their students. A third goal of the program is to encourage industry participation from the very companies who will seek to fill construction positions.

Construction Careers Youth Committee

The mission of the Construction Careers Youth Committee is to promote and support Construction Industry workforce education at sponsored high schools. High schools are sponsored as an NCCER Accredited Training and Education Facility (ATEF) and are partnered with ABC of Greater Houston and its educational affiliate Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation. High school students in select Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes have the opportunity to be receive NCCER accredited craft training credentials. These students are being made aware of and recruited into the Construction Industry!


 


 

Events Supported by the Construction Careers Youth Committee

Construction Careers Exposition

The Construction Careers Exposition provides a supportive environment for high school students to be introduced to basic craft skills and to explore opportunities in the construction industry. It is a one-of-a-kind event supported by an industry that encompasses numerous hands-on activities and events in a safe environment. The event shares the value of safety and the industry’s commitment to safety, builds awareness of available training, assists students in making informed career and technical education choices, and builds positive relationships with high school districts, instructors, and students while opening the doors for on-going mentoring and engagement at the high school level.

Career Development Events

CCYC members have the opportunity to volunteer to attend high school career development events such as Course Elective Fairs, Career Fairs, College Night, and Guest Speaker Presentations. Volunteers distribute literature that represents the Construction Industry, their respective company literature, giveaways, and/or speak to students about their career and educational goals that are relative to the industry.

Advisory Committees

CCYC members have the opportunity to volunteer to serve on high school Career and Technology (CTE) Education Advisory Committees. Advisory committees typically meet two to three times per academic year to assist educators in developing, maintaining, and evaluating workforce education programs and courses. To strengthen that process and provide input that encourages CTE programs to be designed to meet workforce employment needs, high schools need the advice of local area business and industry professionals to guide them. A premiere way to assist with such advice is by volunteering to serve on an advisory committee.

To participate in the Construction Careers Youth Committee (CCYC) or if you are a high school that wants more information on how to become a sponsored Accredited Training and Education Facility, contact Monica Swift.


 

ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOLS

Currently, 23 area Independent School Districts (ISD) are partnered with ABC/CMEF. Utilizing the NCCER Curriculum Modules, the following high schools are delivering or working to deliver NCCER accredited craft training. Students who attend these schools get a head start on their craft training, which typically begins in college. With 57 sponsored high schools, students are being exposed to and recruited into this booming industry! The sponsored high schools that have reached the NCCER Accredited Training and Education Facility status are listed with an asterisk as follows:

  • ALDINE ISD
    Blanson CTE High School
    Hall Senior High School
  • ALIEF ISD
    Center for Advanced Careers
    Hastings High School
  • ALVIN ISD
    Alvin High School
    JB Hensler College & Career Academy
    Manvel High School
    Shadow Creek High School
  • BARBERS HILL ISD
    Barbers Hill High School
  • CHANNELVIEW ISD
    Channelview High School
  • CLEAR CREEK ISD
    Clear Creek High School
  • CONROE ISD
    Caney Creek High School
  • CROSBY ISD
    Crosby High School
  • DAYTON ISD
    Dayton High School
  • DEER PARK ISD
    Deer Park High School Agricultural Science Center
    Deer Park High School North Campus
    Deer Park High School South Campus
  • DICKINSON ISD
    Dickinson High School
  • GALENA PARK ISD
    Galena Park Agricultural Center
    Galena Park High School
    North Shore Senior High School
  • GALVESTON ISD
    Ball High School
  • GOOSE CREEK CONSOLIDATED ISD
    Goose Creek Memorial High School
    Robert E. Lee High School
    Ross Sterling High School
    John M. Stuart Career Center
  • HOUSTON ISD
    Barbara Jordan High School
    Chavez High School
    Jones Futures Academy
    Madison High School
    Milby High School
    Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center
    Scarborough High School
    Stephen F. Austin High School
    Sterling Aviation High School Waltrip High School
    Washington High School
    Wisdom High School
    Yates High School
  • HUMBLE ISD
    Humble High School
    Kingwood High School
  • LA PORTE ISD
    La Porte High School
  • NEEDVILLE ISD
    Needville High School
  • PASADENA ISD
    Lewis Career and Technical High School
    Pasadena High School
    Pasadena Memorial High School
    Pasadena Memorial/Tegeler Career Training Center
    Sam Rayburn High School
    South Houston High School
  • PEARLAND ISD
    Dawson High School
    Pearland High School
    Robert Turner College & Career High School
  • SHELDON ISD
    C.E. King High School
  • SPRING BRANCH ISD
    Northbrook High School
    Springwoods High School
  • TEXAS CITY ISD
    Texas City High School
    Texas City ISD Industrial Trades Center