Citing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics Survey (OES), National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) analysis reveals that the median annual wage of most positions in the residential building sector was $39,000 in 2014. This beats the national average for annual wage, which was only $35,540 in 2014. Moreover, according to NAHB’s analysis, certain occupations within the home building and renovation sector are experiencing wage growth at a rate twice the national average.

Today, CCI offers “Construction Skills Boot Camp” for adults and “CCI YouthBuild” for young adults. These short-term construction training programs prepare individuals for entry-level positions in the trades and can be generally categorized as “pre-apprentice” trainings. To reach the next level and train an individual for a high-demand skilled carpentry position, CCI knows it needs to also offer long-term “apprentice” trainings. To that end, CCI has partnered with Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) and is in the final stages of developing an “HBA-CCI Joint Residential Construction Apprenticeship” which will launch in 2015. This 2-year program will combine classroom instruction with on-the-job training to prepare graduates for skilled work that commands an annual wage at or above the $38,990 average for carpenters.