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In 2009, Washington became the only first and
only state in the nation to codify Centers of Excellence into state
statute (HB1323). Washington is
recognized nationally for creating the Center model as a sector strategy
to serve as an economic development driver for industries that help the
state’s economy grow. Ten Centers
across the state represent the Washington Community and Technical
College system partnering with business, industry and labor to build a
competitive workforce for Washington State. See our
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The Construction Center of Excellence (CCE) was established in 2004 when the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges designated Renton Technical College (RTC) as a statewide leader in construction workforce education and training. RTC has a strong background in construction education, and offers classes and programs in all building phases, including pre-construction, construction, and post-construction/maintenance, as well as classes and programs to train individuals at all stages of their careers.
2012 Winter Newsletter - Construction Connections
2011 Fall Newsletter - Construction Connections
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The primary charge of the CCE is to help the state’s economic vitality grow
by:
- Serving as a point-of-contact and resource hub for industry trends, best practices,
innovative curriculum, and professional development opportunities
- Maximizing resources by bringing together workforce education and industry partners
in order to develop highly-skilled employees
There are a number of innovative ways the CCE fulfills its designation:
- Showcases innovative education offerings at RTC and other colleges
- Promotes career pathways within construction, particularly for young people
and individuals from under-represented groups
- Advocates construction education and career guidance initiatives and policy development
- Develops products, services and courses specific to construction education
- Hosts annual conferences for industry, labor and education, as well as events
for students
