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\n\t\t\tPrograms\t<\/h1>\nSupport Our Programs!<\/a>\n

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\"\"The CAGC Foundation has been awarded significant funding from the North Carolina General Assembly to advance workforce development and support minority business growth in the construction industry. A $2.5 million grant was secured to establish the Construction Bootcamp, an accelerated training program in partnership with the NC Community College System. This initiative equips students with the foundational skills needed to succeed in construction while connecting graduates with mentors and immediate opportunities for job placement, apprenticeships, internships, and degree programs through the Foundation’s extensive network.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Foundation received $3.0 million to host Construction Business Academies, empowering minority contractors and subcontractors to successfully compete in the industry through targeted training and coaching. Since launching its first cohort in January 2023 in Charlotte, NC, the Construction Business Academy has supported over 100 minority- and women-owned small businesses statewide, offering both in-person and virtual training to ensure accessibility and continued growth. All program costs are fully covered by grant funding, ensuring broad access to these transformative opportunities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"electrician-career-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Construction Bootcamp<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Valuable skills for your next step<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Construction Bootcamp<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

You’ll learn valuable skills across a variety of disciplines, receive hands-on training to use tools and equipment as well as achieve valuable, nationally recognized certifications that give you a leg up in your career. Skills include: Hands on training with tools and equipment, NCCER Credential, OSHA 10 Certification, CPR\/First Aid Certification, soft skills training and more.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"hvac2-careers\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Support Beyond Graduation<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

We support you from start to finish<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Support Beyond Graduation<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

The CAGC Foundation will be there for you, both as a participant in and after completing our programs. Mentorship opportunities, and even job placement assistance is available to program participants through an expansive network of partner members. Whether your goal is furthering your Entreprenurial skillset, an apprenticeship, or an internship the CAGC Foundation will support you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"welder-career-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Construction Business Academy<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

The sky is the limit<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Construction Business Academy<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Construction Business Academy is a free program that prepares minority, disadvantaged and women-owned businesses for success. Learn practical, hands-on solutions including strategic planning, innovation, leadership development, and more to help your business succeed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t