2025 Workforce Development Conference
Join Construction Career Collaborative (C3) for the 2026 Workforce Development Conference on July 7, 2026, at United Way Greater Houston, where industry leaders, owners, contractors, workforce development professionals, educators, and community partners will come together to explore solutions that strengthen the construction workforce pipeline.
Interested in attending, sponsoring, or getting a booth?
Building the Workforce That Will Build Our Future!
This one-day conference is designed to move beyond discussing workforce challenges and focus on practical strategies, partnerships, and resources that can help employers attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to meet growing industry demand.
Meet the Presenters!
Who Should Attend?
- Owners & Developers
- General Contractors
- Specialty Contractors
- HR Professionals
- Workforce Development Organizations
- Educators & Training Providers
- Community & Economic Development Professionals
- Industry stakeholders committed to workforce advancement
What You'll Learn
- Emerging workforce trends shaping the future of the construction industry and what they mean for employers today
- The direct impact of workforce development on project performance, productivity, and long-term business success
- Proven Talent Pipeline Management strategies that help employers build consistent access to skilled craft talent
- Workforce development funding sources, grant opportunities, and programs available to support hiring and training initiatives
- Practical resources and support services available to employers through workforce boards, training providers, and community partners
- Strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining a skilled and sustainable construction workforce in a competitive labor market
- Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with workforce development organizations, industry leaders, and potential hiring partners
Why Attend?
The workforce challenges facing our industry cannot be solved by any one company or organization alone. This conference is designed to bring together industry leaders, workforce development partners, and educators to focus on practical solutions, collaborative partnerships, and actionable resources that strengthen the construction talent pipeline.
Whether you’re looking to hire talent, develop future leaders, access workforce resources, or build strategic partnerships, this conference will provide meaningful insights and connections you can put into action immediately.
Conference Goals:
- Workforce trends shaping the future of construction
- How workforce development impacts project success
- Talent Pipeline Management strategies
- Available workforce development funding and grant opportunities
- Resources available to employers through workforce and community partners
- Strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining skilled talent
- Opportunities to build relationships with workforce development organizations and industry leaders
Event Info
Date: July 7th, 2026
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Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
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Location: United Way of Greater Houston | 50 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77007
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Advance registration is REQUIRED
Space is limited!
How to Participate
As an attendee, presenter, vendor, or sponsor, be at the heart of our largest gathering of HR and training professionals in the commercial construction industry. It’s a prime opportunity to discuss the latest in workforce development practices, technologies, and services.Â
Meet the presenters
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