“CTWI creates meaningful pathways into union construction careers while strengthening local communities.”
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Andreas Cluver
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Building Pathways to Union Construction
Construction Trades Workforce Initiative (CTWI) is a national nonprofit organization that strengthens pathways into union construction careers through workforce development programs, labor policy initiatives, apprenticeship support, and partnerships with unions, employers, contractors, and public agencies. CTWI focuses on creating sustainable career opportunities for underserved and underrepresented communities.
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Founded
2018
4.8★ average rating
2018
Founded
About us
We support economic justice
Founded in 2018, CTWI works to bridge the gap between job seekers, unions, employers, and policymakers. The organization develops workforce programs, advocates for labor policies, supports apprenticeship opportunities, and helps create diverse and inclusive career pathways within the construction industry. CTWI operates primarily in the San Francisco East Bay Area and the DC-Baltimore Metro region.
- Union Construction Apprenticeships
- Workforce Development Programs
- Economic Justice Initiatives
- Labor Policy Advocacy
- Local Hire Programs
- Community Partnerships
- Diversity & Inclusion in Construction
- Skilled Workforce Development
Features
Why work with us
Apprenticeship Access
Connecting job seekers with union apprenticeship opportunities.
Community Partnerships
Building strong relationships with workforce organizations and local communities.
Labor Policy Expertise
Developing policies that promote high-quality construction careers.
Skilled Workforce Pipeline
Creating pathways from training to employment.
What we do
Services built for real impact
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Selected work
Recent projects we're proud of
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By the numbers
Numbers that tell our story
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Founded
Established to strengthen construction workforce pathways
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Partner Organizations
Collaborating across workforce ecosystems
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Career Connections
Estimated job seeker support network
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Workforce Programs
Apprenticeship and workforce initiatives supported
Testimonials
Loved by teams everywhere
“Focused on increasing access to skills training and employment opportunities for underserved populations.”
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Beli Acharya
“CTWI successfully aligns workforce programs with industry and community needs.”
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Megan Nazareno
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Recognitions
Recognition
Achievements & milestones
A snapshot of the awards, recognition and key moments along the journey.
Community Workforce Excellence Recognition
Regional Workforce Innovation Leadership
Economic Justice Impact Recognition
Construction Industry Partnership Excellence
Organization Founded
2018CTWI established to support sustainable union construction career pathways.
East Bay Workforce Expansion
Expanded workforce partnerships across California's East Bay region.
Policy Advocacy Growth
2021–2023Increased labor policy engagement and workforce development advocacy
Regional Partnership Development
2023–2024Strengthened collaboration with workforce agencies and construction stakeholders.
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CTWI is a nonprofit organization that connects underrepresented communities with union construction career opportunities.