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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT CONSTRUCTION READY:

“Construction Ready provides employers the opportunity to engage new talent who already have vital fundamental skills and safety training. This type of entry-level recruit reduces the risk of job-site accidents and injuries while increasing new hire success and retention rates.”

Edwin Parra

Anning Johnson

“Construction Ready led me into a career as an electrician. Construction Ready PLUS will make me more marketable and help me further my career. With the lessons learned already, I’ve gone back to my job and seen things through a different lens.”

Milliam McCloud

Georgia Hill

“Because of the instructor's insight, I left every class feeling empowered and equipped to achieve my career goals. Construction Ready helped me to gain a career, and Construction Ready PLUS is helping me to make the most of the career I have.”

Ishmael Burden

Build Cobb

“CEFGA’s Construction Ready programs have provided us with a steady source of qualified employees from entry-level to qualified HVAC installers. These highly motivated candidates have proven to be a source of our most dependable employees.”

Dave Tzimenatos

McKenneys

“Construction Ready gave me focus in life. They put me in position to connect with a company, and it’s up to me to stay with the company."

Darius King

Westside Works

“Construction Ready prepared me for the work that I am doing. I would not have survived without this preparation, especially the attention to safety. Construction Ready gives you the thick skin you need in the industry. Once you get out there, in the field, you’re ready."

LaCoia Stevenson

Aerotropolis

“When you like what you do, it’s almost like it’s not really a job. You’re getting paid to do what you enjoy. That’s the great thing about my job."

Madison Wright

Westside Works

“We have hired several employees through the Construction Ready program, which gives participants the tools, training, and open doors with which to succeed if they so choose. CEFGA’s programs expose more and more people to the rewards of a life in the construction industry"

Patrick Cordi

Wiginton Fire Systems

“My life has turned around completely. I can even help other people who need help now. I couldn’t help people before because I needed to help myself. Now I’m happy that I can afford to help people.”

Jose Vera

Westside Works

“I’m happy that I made that decision to challenge myself and try something different, something other than what I’ve always done. I love my position. I’ve learned a whole lot and am looking forward to learning more.”

Tanohoa Wheeler

Westside Works

Construction Ready Lead Partners & Funders

Full List of Construction Ready Partners