USCI Programs
Workforce Pride & Recognition Program
Construction Family Support & Well‑Being Fund
Workforce Pride & Recognition Program
A national initiative that spotlights exceptional construction projects, workers, and products by featuring monthly stories, videos, and employer nominations with an annual awards gala recognizing nominees from throughout the year. This program boosts morale and strengthens industry identity.
Trades Talent Pipeline Accelerator
Construction Family Support & Well‑Being Fund
Workforce Pride & Recognition Program
A structured pathway for young people and career-switchers to enter the trades by partnering with schools, awarding scholarships, hosting “Try‑a‑Trade” and "Kids in Construction" hands‑on events, creating a mentorship network pairing new entrants with experienced tradespeople to address the labor shortage by making entry into the industry more accessible and appealing.
Construction Family Support & Well‑Being Fund
Construction Family Support & Well‑Being Fund
Construction Family Support & Well‑Being Fund
A program focused on the physical, mental, and financial well‑being of construction workers and their families through childcare assistance grants, workshops and resources that improves retention, reduces hardship, and strengthens the safety net for the people who build America.
Kids in Construction
A K–5 program celebrating America’s construction workforce and inspiring future talent.
GRADES K-1: EARLY CURIOSITY
- Storytime and community helpers introduction
- Touch‑and‐feel materials table
- Simple design activities
GRADE 2: CONSTRUCTION DISCOVERY DAY
- Hands‑on building stations
- Tool exploration
- PPE dress‑up
- Tradesperson demonstration
GRADES 3–4: SKILLS AWARENESS & CAREER CURIOSITY
- Mini‑lessons on what builders do
- Math‑in‐construction activities
- Small build challenges
GRADE 5: TRADES EXPLORATION DAY
- Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete and equipment stations
- Team building challenge
- Q&A with trades professionals
The Blueprint
Format: Hands‑on events, classroom
activities, and grade‑appropriate
demonstrations.
Purpose: Restore pride in the trades and introduce students to real pathways in construction.
Safety: Every activity in our program has been designed with a safety-first approach, ensuring all tools and projects are age appropriate.
Why Schools Love This Program:
- Builds confidence, teamwork, & problem‑solving
- Connects learning to real careers
- Celebrates the skilled workforce that builds our communities
- Flexible scheduling
- No cost to the school or PTA
