Construction Career Collaborative

✊🏽 This Juneteenth Weekend, Opportunity Multiplies. Read on for an unbeatable deal!

The 2026 Workforce Development Conference is built on a simple idea: when more people have access to knowledge, connections, and opportunity, our communities become stronger.

That's why we're launching a special Juneteenth Weekend Offer:

🎟️ Register this weekend and receive a code to share a seat at the table.

When you register, we'll send you a complimentary registration code that you can give to a colleague, emerging leader, workforce professional, educator, community partner, or someone looking to make a greater impact in our community.

Because the best conversations happen when more voices are included.

📅 July 7, 2026
📍 United Way Greater Houston

Offer valid through Sunday night.

Learn more:
https://c3.org/2026-c3-workforce-development-conference/

Register:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-workforce-development-conference

⏳ 19 Days Until the 2026 Workforce Development Conference!

Today's speaker spotlight is Bradley Rowan, who will present "Workforce Development in Action."

Workforce development is more than a conversation—it's about creating real opportunities, building strong partnerships, and developing solutions that connect people to meaningful careers while helping employers meet their workforce needs.

In this session, Bradley will share insights on what workforce development looks like in practice and how organizations can work together to strengthen the talent pipeline for the future.

Whether you're an employer, educator, workforce professional, community partner, or industry leader, you'll leave with ideas and inspiration to help move workforce initiatives from concept to impact.

Join us as we bring together leaders from across the workforce ecosystem to explore innovative solutions, share best practices, and build stronger pathways to opportunity.

📅 July 7, 2026
📍 United Way Greater Houston

🎟️ Register today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-workforce-development-conference

Together, we're building today's workforce and fueling tomorrow's economy.

This is Hustle Town. Let’s prove it. 🏗️⚽
Construction Industry Night at Shell Energy Stadium is our chance to show Houston what the construction industry really looks like. Come out and see Houston Dynamo FC!
👉 Show up
👉 Show out
👉 Wear your company gear.

Let’s fill the stadium with the people who build this city.
🎟️ Free for job seekers | $50 to attend ⚠️ Job seeker spots are limited
💛 Every ticket purchased helps a job seeker attend for free
👷 Job Seekers: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/construction-industry-night-at-shell-job-seeker-ticket
🎟️ Sponsors & Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/construction-industry-night-at-shell-stadium-with-dynamo-fc Tag your crew and share this.

*C3 is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Sponsors may receive a full or partial tax-deduction for supporting our
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⏳ Just 21 Days Until the 2026 Workforce Development Conference!

The workforce challenges facing our industries won't be solved by any one organization alone.

That's why on July 7, employers, educators, workforce organizations, community partners, and industry leaders will come together to share ideas, build connections, and explore solutions that strengthen our workforce pipeline.

Throughout the day, attendees will hear from thought leaders, participate in interactive discussions, learn from workforce experts, and connect with organizations that are helping people discover meaningful careers and helping employers find the talent they need.

Whether you're focused on recruiting, training, retention, workforce planning, apprenticeships, or career pathways, this conference is designed to help you build new partnerships and leave with actionable ideas.

Together, we're building today's workforce and fueling tomorrow's economy.

📅 July 7, 2026
📍 United Way Greater Houston

🎟️ Register today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-workforce-development-conference

Announcing C3's Construction Industry Night & Hiring Event with Houston Dynamo FC!

Event Details:
Construction Industry Night
Where: Shell Energy Stadium
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Hiring Event: 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Match to follow: Houston Dynamo FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes

We are seeking Sponsors, 10 - 15 Hiring Companies, 100+ Job Seekers, and People in the Industry to pack the stands

Learn more and register at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/construction-industry-night-at-shell-stadium-with-dynamo-fc

⏳ 22 Days Until the 2026 Workforce Development Conference!

We're excited to spotlight Bryant Black, who will lead a discussion on "A United Approach: Talent Pipeline Management."

As workforce challenges continue to impact employers across every sector, one question remains:

What if we stopped competing for talent and started building talent together?

Bryant will explore how employers, educators, workforce organizations, and community partners can work collectively to create stronger, more predictable workforce pipelines that meet industry demand.

His session will challenge attendees to think differently about workforce development—not as a series of individual efforts, but as a coordinated strategy that aligns training, hiring, and long-term workforce needs.

Whether you're an employer looking for talent, a workforce professional helping people find careers, or an educator preparing the next generation, this session will provide practical insights into building a stronger workforce ecosystem.

📅 July 7, 2026
📍 United Way Greater Houston

Join us as we bring together industry leaders, workforce partners, educators, and employers to explore solutions that will shape the future of our workforce.

🎟️ Register today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-workforce-development-conference

⏳ 23 Days Until C3's Workforce Development Conference!

Finding talent is only part of the workforce development equation.

What happens after someone says "yes" to a career opportunity?

One of the topics we'll explore at the 2026 Workforce Development Conference is the importance of wraparound services—the support systems that help individuals overcome barriers to employment and build long-term career success.

From transportation and childcare assistance to career coaching, financial support, and workforce navigation, these services can make the difference between a job offer and a successful career.

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect directly with workforce and community partners who are helping employers:

✅ Access new talent pools
✅ Support employee retention
✅ Connect candidates with critical resources
✅ Strengthen workforce pipelines
✅ Build long-term workforce solutions

Workforce development isn't just about hiring people. It's about creating opportunities for people to succeed.

Join us on July 7, 2026, as industry leaders, workforce organizations, educators, and community partners come together to discuss solutions that strengthen the future of construction.

🚧 The future of construction isn't something that happens to us—it's something we build.

🎟 Register today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-workforce-development-conference

How does workforce development impact project progress?

On July 7, you'll hear directly from leaders representing three critical perspectives in the construction process as they discuss how workforce development influences schedule, productivity, quality, safety, and overall project success.

🎤 Panel: How Workforce Development Impacts Project Progress

Featuring:

🔹 Stefanie Jordan – JLL (Owner Perspective)
🔹 Carla Thompson – Turner Industries (General Contractor Perspective)
🔹 Eric Hays – Hays Electrical (Specialty Contractor Perspective)

Moderated by Diane Aguilar-Ramallo, Construction Career Collaborative (C3)

This conversation will explore questions such as:

✅ How do workforce shortages impact project delivery?
✅ Why should owners care about workforce development?
✅ What role do contractors play in building the future workforce?
✅ How do apprenticeship and training programs impact project outcomes?
✅ What can the industry do together to create a stronger talent pipeline?

Workforce development isn't just an HR issue—it's a project issue, a business issue, and an industry issue.

Join us as industry leaders share real-world perspectives on why investing in people is essential to delivering successful projects.

🚧 The future of construction isn't something that happens to us—it's something we build.

🎟 Register today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-workforce-development-conference

⏳ 25 Days Until C3's Workforce Development Conference!

In 25 days, industry leaders from across Greater Houston will gather to tackle one of the most important challenges facing construction: developing the workforce needed to build the future.

The conversation isn't just about finding workers. It's about creating pathways into the industry, developing talent, supporting career growth, and connecting employers with the resources they need to succeed.

On July 7, 2026, attendees will hear from respected industry leaders, connect with workforce development partners, learn about funding opportunities, and gain practical strategies that can help strengthen their workforce pipeline.

Featured speakers include:

🎤 Pat Kiley – The Future of Construction: 2035
🎤 Bradley Rowan – Development in Action
🎤 Dorian Cockrell – Applied Strategy
🎤 Bryant Black – A United Approach: Talent Pipeline Management

Plus, interactive discussions with employers, owners, educators, workforce organizations, and community partners working together to create solutions for the future of our industry.

🚧 The future of construction isn't something that happens to us—it's something we build.

Will you be part of the conversation?

🎟 Register today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-workforce-development-conference