Careers In Construction Colorado

Name

Careers In Construction Colorado

Legal name

Careers In Construction Colorado

Website

https://ciccolorado.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Career Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF)

Keywords

• Construction vocational education
• Skilled trades training
• Pre-apprenticeship training
• Career technical education
• Construction workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations support the program. Financial contributions from hundreds of companies that donate time, materials, and funds. Tax-deductible donations through PayPal, debit/credit card, or check. El Paso County Enterprise Zone donations provide 25% state tax credit above charitable deductions.
2. Home Build Program Revenue: Student-built modular homes and tiny homes are sold to buyers. Proceeds from home sales are reinvested in CICC to ensure program visibility, viability, and sustainability.
3. Industry Sponsorships and Grants: Statewide and national sponsorships and grants from foundations and corporate partners support program expansion and operations.
4. Permit Fee Donations: Building Futures Fund agreement with Pikes Peak Regional Building Department allows builders to donate to CICC when pulling permits. $80 for commercial permits, $40 for residential permits, $3 for all other permits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Careers In Construction Colorado (CICC) is a nonprofit Career Technical Education (CTE) program that delivers construction-based vocational training to Colorado high school students. It combines the nationally recognized HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) curriculum with hands-on home-building experiences (modular and tiny homes), industry certifications (OSHA-10, up to 12 HBI PACT credentials), and direct work-based learning opportunities including job shadows, internships, and employment placement through Career Navigators.

Product overview

Careers In Construction Colorado (CICC) is a nonprofit CTE (Career Technical Education) program that operates as a unified platform connecting Colorado high school students with construction industry careers. The core offering is the CICC Program, which combines the nationally-recognized HBI PACT Curriculum (Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training) with hands-on learning through the Home Build Program and Tiny Home Program, where students construct actual modular and tiny homes. Supporting services include Career Navigator support for individual student guidance, Industry Certifications including HBI PACT credentials and OSHA-10, and Work-Based Learning Opportunities including job shadows, internships, and direct employment placement. The program operates through a Chapter model with regional trade associations funding schools and connecting students with local employers statewide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CICC Program Core educational program providing construction-based vocational education to Colorado high school students, including pre-apprenticeship training using the HBI PACT curriculum, industry certifications, and direct job placement services.
• PACT Curriculum Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) curriculum vetted by subject matter experts; 75% hands-on, competency-based, STEM-aligned, and one of three national curricula approved by the US Department of Labor. Available with Spanish translation and covers 9 trade disciplines plus core: Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Brick Masonry, Landscaping, Painting & Finishing, Building Construction Technology, Weatherization, and HVAC.
• Home Build Program Program enabling students to construct full-size 1,200-square-foot modular homes in school parking lots, gaining hands-on experience in framing, electrical, plumbing, and finishing work. Materials and labor donated by industry members; proceeds from home sales are reinvested in CICC.
• Tiny Home Program Program allowing students to build 288-360 square foot tiny homes, with projects such as the Summit High School Tiny Home providing hands-on construction experience in partnership with industry volunteers and community organizations.
• Career Navigator Services One-on-one support service providing CICC Career Navigators who help students with career exploration, workforce development, classroom engagement, industry partnerships, employability skills, resumes, and strategic placement within the construction industry.
• Industry Certifications Students earn up to 12 HBI PACT certifications plus OSHA-10 certification through Career Safe. Certifications cover trade-specific disciplines including Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Brick Masonry, Landscaping, Painting & Finishing, Building Construction Technology, Weatherization, and HVAC.
• Work-Based Learning Opportunities Program providing students opportunities for job shadows, internships, and direct employment through partnerships with construction companies. Includes CDLE exemption enabling 15-17 year old students to perform construction duties on paid internship sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 in 3 graduates pursue construction through employment and/or continued education
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered growth and core.

• Housing and Building Association of Western Colorado (HBAWC)growthStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Newest CICC chapter joining in 2024. Already onboarded 3 schools with impressive prospects for upcoming school year. Eager to support CICC on Western Slope and hire students from their programs.
• BUILT NoCo - Northern Colorado Home Builders AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Became CICC chapter in 2022. Started with 3 schools and expanded to 11 schools with over 480 students enrolled. Dedicated to advancing construction education throughout Northern Colorado region.
• Summit County Builders Association (SCBA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Became CICC chapter in 2022 supporting Summit High School. Formed partnership with Colorado River BOCES' EPIC program for Tiny Home Program. Contributed over 1,600 volunteer hours in past school year for just one school.
• Associated General Contractors / Construction Education Foundation (AGC/CEF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018First official CICC chapter since 2018. Expanded from 1 school to 25 schools across Denver Metro area with over 2,000 students participating daily. Connects students with real-world construction education and prepares next generation of skilled professionals.
• Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs (CSHBA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Founding partner of CICC program since 2015. Grown to 18 schools in the Pikes Peak region engaging over 1,100 students daily. Also leads the CICC Home Build Program where students construct 1,200-square-foot modular homes in school parking lots with materials and labor donated by members.
• Home Builders Institute (HBI)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Provides the nationally recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) curriculum used by CICC. One of three national curricula recognized and approved by the US Department of Labor. CICC manages HBI curriculum and relationship.
• Colorado River BOCEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner enabling Summit County's Tiny Home Program through EPIC program. Students build 288-360 square foot tiny homes gaining hands-on experience in every aspect of construction.
• SkillsUSAgrowthStrategic or Co-development PartnerCICC students compete in SkillsUSA state competitions. Students from 18 CICC schools participated, winning first, second, and third place in all skilled trades categories.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAHB Economics provided analysis showing CICC placing 500 construction workers annually enables building 292 average single-family homes, supports 346 full-time jobs, and generates $44.9 million in taxes.
• Colorado SucceedsgrowthStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CICC in Fall 2024 to pilot graduate outreach initiative. With support from Acceleration Fund, Education Strategy Group, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, helped develop enhanced data collection protocols for wage and employment outcomes.
• Pikes Peak Regional Building DepartmentgrowthGTM or Marketing PartnerBuilding Futures Fund agreement allows builders to donate to CICC when pulling permits. $80 for commercial permits, $40 for residential permits, $3 for other permits. Funds spent only in Colorado Springs.
• City of AuroragrowthGTM or Marketing PartnerAurora city council approved resolution allowing builders to donate to CICC program in Aurora Public Schools through permit fees, solidifying building community support for CICC growth.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Home Builders Institute (HBI): HBI is the national nonprofit that developed and owns the PACT (Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training) curriculum used by CICC. Both organizations focus on building trades workforce development through structured pre-apprenticeship training, making HBI the closest functional and mission-aligned peer.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER): NCCER is a national nonprofit that develops standardized craft training, assessment, and credentialing for the construction industry. Comparable to CICC's role in delivering and certifying pre-apprenticeship construction skills, though operating at national scale rather than state-focused.
• SkillsUSA: SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit serving middle school, high school, and college students preparing for skilled trades careers—the same population CICC targets. CICC students compete in SkillsUSA state competitions and win across all construction trade categories.
• Build Your Future (BYF): BYF is an NCCER-run industry recruitment initiative aimed at attracting young people into construction careers. Like CICC, it focuses on closing the construction labor gap through education and outreach, though it emphasizes awareness campaigns rather than direct training delivery.

Emerging players

• Helmets to Hardhats: Helmets to Hardhats connects military veterans with construction industry careers through apprenticeships and training. It addresses a similar construction workforce gap but focuses on a different population (veterans rather than high school students).

Broad incumbents

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): ABC is a national construction industry trade association that runs apprenticeship and craft training programs across all 50 states. ABC operates a broader portfolio of services for contractors but overlaps with CICC in delivering construction apprenticeship pathways.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): AGC operates workforce development and apprenticeship programs nationally and is a CICC partner through its Colorado chapter. AGC provides industry-driven education at broader scale but covers all construction trades workforce topics rather than focusing solely on pre-apprenticeship pipelines for high schoolers.

Regional players

• Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA): CEFGA is a regional construction industry-led nonprofit that promotes construction career pathways to Georgia high school students. It is structurally analogous to CICC, with a similar industry-driven CTE model serving a single state.

Others

• Year Up: Year Up is a national workforce development nonprofit providing training, internships, and job placement to young adults. While focused on different industries (primarily tech and business), Year Up shares CICC's model of connecting opportunity youth with employer-driven career pathways and credentials.
• Generation USA: Generation is a global workforce development nonprofit that trains and places underrepresented adults into careers, including skilled trades. Comparable to CICC's employer-led, no-cost-to-learner model with strong placement outcomes, though Generation serves adults rather than high schoolers.

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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