​The C3 Craft Training Endorsement Program follows a process that allows a company to self-assess its current state and then apply for endorsement at the desired level by submitting an application and undergoing a thorough audit of the training program by C3 People Development Staff.
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Companies that self-assess at the Recognized, Leader, or Champion ​level are given 60 days to prepare for the Craft Training Endorsement Review. During the Endorsement Review, companies will discuss and provide documentation that demonstrates that the company is actively engaging in Craft Training Best Practices with its craft workers. Endorsements are blindly submitted to an audit committee for approval.
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This year, C3 awarded endorsements and renewals for 44 companies’ craft training programs! Take a look at what each level means, and who earned endorsements in 2023!
Recognized Level
Companies achieve Craft Training Endorsement at the
​Recognized level by demonstrating the following craft training practices:
- Offer craft (skills) training
- Track craft (skills) training
2023 C3 Craft Training Endorsements at the Recognized level
Advocate Solutions
Astro Fence
Authentic Masonry & Stone, LLC
Carpenter Caulking, LLC
DataVox, Inc.
Diffco, LLC
FEDORA INTERTECH
Keystone Concrete Placement
LMI Painting
Martinez Millwork, Inc.
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Prestige Interiors Corporation
R&M Service Company, Inc.
Southern Tile & Terrazzo Co., Inc.
TE-KO Contractors, Inc.
W W Bartlett Inc
Wolvestown LLC
Recognized Level
Companies achieve Craft Training Endorsement at the
​Recognized level by demonstrating the following craft training practices:
- Offer craft (skills) training
- Track craft (skills) training
2023 C3 Craft Training Endorsements at the Leader level
Aggregate Technologies, Inc.
Flex-Erect
Gowan/Garrett, Inc.
Gulf Coast Pavers
HG Fire Systems, LP
Hydro Spy LLC
J.M. Maly, Inc.
Schnabel Geostructural Design and Construction
Walsh and Albert CO Ltd
Leader Level
Companies achieve Craft Training Endorsement at the Leader level by demonstrating the requirements of Recognized level and 2 of the following 3 craft training practices:
- Offers a structured training program
- Offers industry standard credentials for employees (if relevant)
- Provides ongoing training for existing workforce
2023 C3 Craft Training Endorsements at the Leader level
Aggregate Technologies, Inc.
Flex-Erect
Gowan/Garrett, Inc.
Gulf Coast Pavers
HG Fire Systems, LP
Hydro Spy LLC
J.M. Maly, Inc.
Schnabel Geostructural Design and Construction
Walsh and Albert CO Ltd
Champion Level
Companies achieve Craft Training Endorsement at the Champion level by demonstrating the requirements of Leader level and 2 of the following 3 craft training practices:
- Learning and development programs link to performance management of workforce, company goals, and/or metrics
- Culture of people development, broad reach of development throughout all levels of craft workforce
- Support industry-wide workforce development
2023 C3 Craft Training Endorsements at the Champion level
Absolute Testing
Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.
Brochsteins Inc.
Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing
Climatec, LLC
Electra Link, Inc.
GDA Contractors
Harmon
Holes Incorporated
ISEC, Inc.
Max Grigsby Co, Inc dba MGC, Inc.
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Melton Electric Inc.
Mesah Commissioning, Inc.
Pieper-Houston Electric, LP
Slack & Co. Contracting Inc.
Trio Electric Ltd.
W.S. Bellows Construction Corporation
Congratulations to all on your achievement! Thank you for helping us strengthen the safe, skilled, and sustainable craft workforce in Texas!Â
