We support economic justice by connecting underrepresented communities to union construction careers

Who We Serve 

As the nonprofit partner of the California East Bay Area and Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades, Construction Trades Workforce Initiative (CTWI) works towards building a more sustainable construction industry that is representative of the communities that we serve. By bridging the gap between organized labor, job-seekers, and key stakeholders, we’re connecting more people to life-changing career opportunities in the union construction trades.

Job Seekers

We educate and connect motivated job seekers with  family-sustaining careers in the union construction trades.

Unions

We connect unions with vetted and prepared candidates for apprenticeship, leading to better retention rates and strong membership.

Contractors & Developers

We improve labor compliance by connecting employers to a safe, skilled, and diverse workforce.

Public Agencies & Municipalities

We help create effective workforce policies that expand employment opportunities for local and diverse Bay Area residents.

Community Partners

Through our industry partnerships, we advocate for sustainable construction projects that prioritizes the hiring of local, diverse and underrepresented workforce.

Workforce Development Partners

We work with high-quality workforce development partners that meet the needs of construction unions and contractors, resulting in better construction career placement rates.

Careers and Training Opportunities

Union construction apprenticeship provides state-of-the-art training, earn-while-you learn opportunities and lifetime careers. The best way to prepare for union construction apprenticeship is by joining a workforce development program.

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Partner With Us

At CTWI, we offer a range of services to help our partners navigate and benefit from the union construction trades industry.


Here’s how we can help you

Learn About Union Careers

Learn about union construction careers and access resources to help you or your clients navigate employment opportunities in the construction trades.

Hire Skilled Workers

Connect to local job seekers, helping them access skilled, vetted candidates, while meeting their local hire requirements.

Design Pro-Worker Policies

Create and implement labor policies that promote local, high-road construction careers.

Build a Workforce Program

Design and launch workforce development programs in your community and receive customized support to improve job placement.

Resources

Take a look at our many beneficial resources which provide valuable support to those in the union trade construction industry.

Events & News

Take a look at what CTWI has been up to recently by reading our latest press releases and news clippings. 

Construction Apprenticeship Guidebook

Learn more about the career opportunities in the union construction trades.

Understanding Unions and PLAs Textbook

Receive resources and guidance on how to help contractors navigate Project Labor Agreements (PLA) and partner effectively with the union construction trades.

Residential Decarbonization Industry Paper Series

These papers make the case for a decarbonization industry that supports quality, accessible jobs while providing stable career pathways.

Get Involved With Us

Love our mission and want to do more?

By donating, you’re supporting our efforts to connect underrepresented community members to family-sustaining union construction careers.