Contractors

Assistance Association

“There has been a need in our community for an organization like CAA, to help bring owners, agencies, contractors, engineering and consulting firms together under a mix of different programming to help advance inclusion work for all of our respective organizations and for the success of our city.”

Cynthia Leitson, Cuyahoga Community College

Diversity & Inclusion

Our mission is to strengthen contracting, education and employment opportunities among minorities and women in construction.

About CAA

Over 40 CEA Contractors involved!

CAA Programs

Strengthening Diversity & Inclusion in the Northeast Ohio Construction Industry

Contracting

CAA developed and supports CEA's Mentor Protégé Program and is working to continually improve the program as well as its standard outcomes.

Education

CAA Members also are engaged in i numerous education and training programs to enhance the capacity of firms.

Employment

CAA supports equal opportunity in construction and seeks to increase local residency employment and diversity.

Programs

Cleveland Builds' Union Construction Readiness Pre-Apprenticeship Class Has Successfully Launched

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Jul 02, 2021

Advocacy

Construction Employment

Diversity

Labor Relations

News Release

Glen Shumate wins ODOT Director's Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy

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Jul 02, 2021

Diversity

Women in Construction

Cleveland Clinic Commits to Expanding Supplier Diversity, Building Community Wealth

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Jun 04, 2021

Apprenticeship

Building Trades

Construction Employment

Diversity

Students

Training

Women in Construction

Budish Announces New Initiative Aimed at Training People for Construction Jobs, While Focusing on Equity

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May 21, 2021

Construction Employment

Diversity

Women in Construction

Women in Construction Are a Competitive Advantage

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You can further the opportunities for diversity and inclusion in local construction projects.

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Contractors

Cynthia Leitson, Cuyahoga Community College

CAA Programs

Cleveland Builds' Union Construction Readiness Pre-Apprenticeship Class Has Successfully Launched

Glen Shumate wins ODOT Director's Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy

Cleveland Clinic Commits to Expanding Supplier Diversity, Building Community Wealth

Budish Announces New Initiative Aimed at Training People for Construction Jobs, While Focusing on Equity

Women in Construction Are a Competitive Advantage

You can further the opportunities for diversity and inclusion in local construction projects.

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