WCCA CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION EFFORTS
Directed by a committee of WCCA members passionate about the development of the construction industry workforce, Western Colorado Contractors Association (WCCA) leads education efforts based on current and future workforce needs of members and the construction community.
WCCA’s Education Committee meets quarterly and is open to all members.
To learn more about the WCCA Education Committee or resources available, contact WCCA Staff at (970) 245-1384.
CURRENT WORKFORCE EFFORTS
WCCA TRAFFIC SAFETY CLASSES
CDOT CERTIFIED CLASSES FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES. Check Events Page often for available classes or request a class with staff.
WCCA FLAGGER CERTIFICATION
FLAGGER OJT INFOMATION
FLAGGER REGISTRATION
WCCA TCS (TRAFFIC CONTROL SURPERVISOR) CERTIFICATION
TCS REGISTRATION/PAYMENT
(REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH INCLUDED ON APPLICATION. SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO WCCA@WCCA-GJ.COM)
WCCA MEMBER INSTRUCTED CLASSES
CLICK ON MEMBER BUSINESSES FOR MORE INFORMATION
OTHER CLASS CONNECTIONS
SEEKING A CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING FOR YOUR BUSINESS? LET WCCA HELP CONNECT YOU TO SOURCES THROUGHOUT COLORADO THAT CAN GET YOU THE TRAINING YOU NEED. CALL WCCA STAFF AT 970-245-1384 FOR ASSISTANCE
OSHA ONLINE TRAINING
ATSSA ONLINE TRAINING
CDOT – SWMP AND TECS TRAINING
WCCA Member Instructors
WCCA member businesses featured below offer trainings and certifications to other businesses by request. Don't see needed training? Let WCCA staff know and they will do their best to connect you to the trainings you need!
Melody Keane | Keane On Safety, Inc.
Keane on Safety offers occupational CPR and First Aid, AED, and Blood Borne Pathogens Classes. Melody Keane offers over 25 years experience as a Safety Professional in the construction, oil & gas and general industries. Melody incorporates her real life experience in her training. A proud member of WCCA since 2006, Melody has provided services to WCCA and numerous member companies. Website:keanonsafety.com
p: 970.234.0923 | f: 970-255-9235 | Email Melody Keane
Michael Saks | Set Go Safety
SET/Go Safety provides rapid, cost effective solutions to environmental, health and safety challenges as they arise on your construction site, oil pad, or production facility. Most contractors don’t require full-time EHS representation and the overhead costs of having one on staff. You need EHS assistance when you need it; SET/Go Safety is your first call.
FUTURE WORKFORCE EFFORTS
EVENTS TO BUILD A WORKFORCE
MCSC SAFETY FAIR (Feb)
Students grades 1-4 in Mesa County learn about construction safety from WCCA Members over 2 days
2024 WESTERN COLORADO CHILDREN'S WATER FESTIVAL (Video)
5th Grade students in MCVSD51 spend 2 days outdoors learning about construction and water conservation through water related activities
WESTERN COLORADO CONSTRUCTION CAREER DAY (October)
WESTERN COLORADO CONSTRUCTION CAREER DAY
The Western Colorado Construction Career Day is a community effort providing 11th-grade students hands on experience with a career in the construction and trades industry.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO VIEW 2024 WCCCD EVENT VIDEO
Scholarships Construction Management
Construction Management
WCCA believes that targeted program scholarships in the community will improve the employee pool for Contractors on the Western Slope of Colorado. Included in the Education Opportunities, the WCCA Construction Management Scholarships through Colorado Mesa University (CMU) are awarded to at least four students attending CMU or CMU TECH. The scholarships are awarded at $625 per semester per student for two consecutive semesters; $1,250 for the school year per scholarship.TO APPLY FOR WCCA SCHOLARSHIP THROUGH CMU
Other scholarships may be available for apprenticeships, trainings, and other regional higher education opportunities.
Call 970.245.1384 for details.
PATHWAYS TO CONSTRUCTION
PATHWAYS
How do students get from secondary school to a successful career in construction at any age? Check out the PATHWAYS TO CONSTRUCTION brochure created by regional WCCA Members and workforce centers to help students enter the industry.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BROCHURE
CONSTRUCTION COMMUNITY EDUCATION RESOURCES
Throughout Western Colorado there are several community partnerships and resources that can help get students in the right direction toward a career in Construction.
