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Building the Construction Workforce

Changing Futures
Starts with One
Opportunity

Construction Ready connects students, educators, jobseekers, and industry to create pathways into rewarding careers through career exploration, workforce training, and real-world connections.

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Construction Ready students and workers

Thursday, March 11 & Friday, March 12

Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA

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Opportunity

Meets Demand

0
construction workers
needed in 2025
0
more needed
in 2026
0%
of contractors report difficulty
finding qualified workers

The need for skilled professionals continues to grow across construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, and
related industries. At the same time, too many people never discover the opportunities available to them.

The future workforce must be built.

Construction Ready is

Building What’s Next

Students are looking for direction.
Jobseekers are looking for opportunity.
Employers are looking for talent.

The challenge is lack of connection. Career pathways aren’t always visible, training opportunities aren’t always accessible, and industry needs continue to outpace awareness.

That’s where Construction Ready comes in.

Connecting People

to Possibility

Construction Ready works across the workforce
pipeline to help people discover opportunities,
develop skills, and connect with careers.
We bring together:

  • Students exploring future possibilities
  • Educators introducing career pathway
  • Jobseekers preparing for new opportunities
  • Employers building their future workforce

By connecting these groups, we help create
stronger pathways into the skilled trades.

Wherever You Start,

There’s a Way Forward

  • Explore: Students and jobseekers discover
    opportunities through hands-on experiences,
    career exploration, and industry engagement.
  • Build Skills: Participants gain knowledge,
    confidence, and practical skills through training
    programs, educational experiences, and workforce
    development initiatives.
  • Connect: Industry professionals, educators,
    and employers help participants understand
    opportunities and prepare for the next step.
  • Launch: Participants move into training,
    employment, apprenticeships, or continued
    career development.

Every journey looks different. The goal is the same: creating opportunities that lead to successful careers.

Introducing Careers Before

Decisions Are Made

For many students, the skilled trades aren’t presented as a visible career option early enough.

Construction Ready works with schools, educators, and industry partners to help students explore careers through hands-on learning, classroom engagement, career exploration events, and CareerEXPO.

When students can see what’s possible, they can make more informed decisions about their future.

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Turning Potential into

Opportunity

Not everyone starts their journey in a classroom.
Construction Ready helps jobseekers gain industry
recognized training, earn certifications, build confidence,
and connect with employers seeking skilled talent.

For many participants, training becomes the first step
toward long-term employment, financial stability, and
career growth.

Where Careers Become Real

CareerEXPO brings students, educators, employers, and industry professionals together to experience the skilled
trades firsthand. For many attendees, it’s the first time they:
Talk to people in the industry
See what the work actually looks like
Discover career pathways
For employers, it’s a direct line to the next generation of workers.
For educators, it’s a way to bring career pathways to life.
For students, it can be the moment a future career becomes real.
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The Workforce Doesn’t Build Itself

Get Involved

Whether you’re a student, educator, jobseeker, employer, donor, or industry partner, you can play a role in
building the next generation of skilled professionals

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