CCDI

CCDI wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you to our nation's veterans!

Thank you to everyone who sponsored and participated in CCDI - Construction Career Development Initiative 5th Annual Golf Tournament. CCDI would not be possibl...e without your continued support THANK YOU for helping us create many, many SUCCESS STORIES!! #BuildingTheFoundationForChange Check out our latest e-blast here: https://lnkd.in/drWgjjE

CCDI is very proud & extremely excited to announce that our first ever grad, Malik Johnson ‘15, has begun a new career chapter this week with icon Mechanical! Malik has been a HUGE part of CCDI since the start. Not only being the proud face of the program, he truly is one of our biggest advocates & active grads who gives back & represents the core mission. Malik’s journey into the construction industry didn’t come easy. As one of the first students, he helped to pave the way... for those who followed. He graduated from North Tech High School & received a #BuildOurFuture scholarship becoming one of our first Apprentice Scholars. He took night classes at Saint Louis Community College and LIUNA training center. Malik became a journeymen laborer in less than 2 years while jointly earning a Skilled Trades A.A.S. Malik worked as a laborer for Clayco for 5 years gaining experience & exploring different pathways in construction. 7 weeks ago, Malik was presented the opportunity to be a part of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562 CHAMPIONS Diversity Initiative Program. Last Friday, surrounded by an impressive showing of MO leadership, he graduated with 13 other champions! CCDI would like to thank Steve Faust for ALL you’ve done for both Malik & the program! Cheers to your next chapter, Malik!

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Jaques Mitchell, CCDI 2020 Grad, is the most recent recipient of a Build Our Future Scholarship! Jaques graduated from North Technical HS where he majored in electrical trades and is now attending State Technical College of Missouri in Linn, MO. Jaques is enrolled in the Utility Systems Technician program and is working hard towards pursuing a career as a lineman. CCDI is proud to support the many career pathway options in the construction industry! We wish you the best this semester, Jaques! Study hard! #FutureLineman #BOF #StateTech #BuildingTheFoundationForChange