Community

OUR MISSION

Cleveland Builds connects motivated Clevelanders with career opportunities in construction where hard work and determination are rewarded. Our Union Construction Readiness Program empowers career-seekers to meet the needs of contractors through family-sustaining jobs.

Our programs, training initiatives, recruitment efforts, and partnerships enhance the pairing of high-quality candidates with productive opportunities in construction & the trades. Our efforts culminate to bolster our local communities and economy.

• Program participants are more likely to find work and worked more months.

• Program participants earn significantly more. While some of these gains can be attributed to working more hours, participants also earn significantly higher hourly wages.

• Program participants are significantly more likely to get jobs that offer benefits.

COLLABORATION IS A WAY OF  LIFE

The partnerships and collaborations we’ve fostered here at Cleveland Builds uphold our commitment to building innovative workforce development strategies. We meet regularly to align programs and services, enhance our inter-agency referral process, and coordinate outreach and networking activities to strengthen recruitment efforts.

Our industry and community partnerships enable us to plan and facilitate a variety of community engagement events to inform members of the community about training and employment opportunities available in the construction and industrial sectors. From career exploration events for high school students, to recruitment events for direct hire opportunities, Cleveland Builds’ strong presence in the community helps connect industry with a more diverse, qualified workforce.