Construction Alliance

The Waukesha County Construction Alliance serves as a platform for construction and skilled trades companies to share ideas, encourage innovation and target new talent. Like many other industries, construction is facing a workforce shortage that is projected to increase in the coming years. In a survey conducted in 2017 by the Alliance, 87% of construction/skilled trade companies indicated having difficulty attracting and/or retaining employees.

Here are some programs of the Construction Alliance:

• Construction Executive Council – The Construction Executive Council is comprised of construction and skilled trades leaders who meet quarterly to set the strategic direction for the Construction Alliance.
• HREx Program Series – HR Excellence (HREx) programs give construction HR pros the opportunity to hear from a guest speaker, participate in facilitated roundtable discussions and share best practices.
• Kids Building Wisconsin – Kids Building WI is a nonprofit that hosts construction career expos in Madison and Waukesha. Middle school students participate  in interactive activities run by construction and skilled trades companies to learn about careers in the industry.
• Careers Uncovered – Careers Uncovered helps Waukesha County educators learn more about career pathways. Educators tour a local company, have a roundtable discussion with company leadership and put together an action plan to improve the academic and career planning process.

If you’re interested in learning more about this group, contact the Alliance.

Founding Sponsor:

Kids Building Wisconsin – Waukesha Expo

Kids Building Wisconsin is a hands on event where kids can see and experience many of the wonderful jobs in the construction industry. Students gain exposure to career opportunities in construction...

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