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NUCA of WA’s Workforce Development Committee emphasizes education, development, leadership and support for those seeking an interest or starting out in the heavy civil and utility construction industry.

 

 Committee Chair: Brandon Myers, Northwest Cascade
Committee Members: Mike Dysert, Johansen Construction Company; Jason Lane, Howard S Wright, Shane Webley, Johansen Construction Company

 

Adult Programs

NUCA of WA has partnered with ANEW to support those individuals working to obtain careers in construction trades. We provide PPE to all graduating members of their pre-apprenticeship programs, and our members have the opportunity to participate in providing job site tours and mock interviews of their students.

 

Military Veterans

NUCA of WA is currently working to build out a military veterans program to help transition veterans to a career path in the construction trades. If you are interested in working on this program, please contact us.

College Programs

NUCA of WA awards scholarships annually to selected candidates from the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Central Washington University in the construction management programs. In 2021, our members gave $12,000 and in 2022, our members gave $20,000 in scholarship money to deserving students.

Congratulations to our 2022 Scholarship Recipients:

  • Maxwell Nelson
  • Maleaha Smith
  • Blake Elgas
  • Parker Wutherich
  • James Marsh
  • Luca Scoccolo

 

High School Programs

NUCA of WA will be presenting the 2023 Pierce County Career Day in conjunction with our signature Dozer Day event on Friday, May 19th, 2023. We will be welcoming around 2,500 high school students to our Career Day, featuring interactive booths showcasing careers in construction and the trades.