Partners

Presenting Partner

Daimler

Gregory Poole CAT

North Carolina Home Builders Association

Albemarle

Albemarle humbly serves both people and planet by transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for modern life. Guided by our core values, we are committed to creating a more resilient world – one where people and planet thrive. As a leader in safe and responsible operations, we work with our partners to pioneer cleaner, safer and smarter solutions to keep pushing forward while being mindful of what we leave behind and protecting our communities.

BuildSubmarines.com

Thousands of new roles. Fifty states One mission. The Navy is on a once-in-a-generation journey to completely transform its nuclear-powered submarine fleet and maintain its critical undersea advantage. However, this military mandate will require the addition of more than 100,000 skilled workers with the training and commitment to ensure success. The men and women who build U.S. Naval submarines hail from Virginia, Florida, California, Alaska, and all throughout this country. Visionaries shape its sleek hull, artisans meticulously craft its intricate machinery, and inspectors ensure its unwavering strength. Its creation exemplifies the unity of purpose and steadfast commitment and reminds us that everyone has a meaningful role in this grand endeavor.

North Carolina Forestry Association

Alair

Canfor Southern Pine

Lowe's Pros

Every day, the shortage in the skilled trades workforce becomes more urgent. Studies show that 85% of contractors report trouble finding skilled workers, and an estimated 546,000 new skilled tradespeople will be needed to meet demand in 2023 alone. To help address this critical issue nationwide, the Lowe's Foundation launched the Gable Grants program, a five-year, $50 million commitment to train 50,000 job-ready skilled tradespeople to support our communities for the long term. From 2023 to 2028, community and technical colleges and community-based nonprofit organizations across the country can apply for grants to recruit, train and employ the future skilled trades workforce. Lowe's is also proud to offer associates tuition-free trades certifications through our Track to the Trades program. Track to the Trades offers associates the chance to grow their career at Lowe’s or to jump-start a career in the trades. Graduates leave the program better equipped to serve our customers or for a skilled trade apprenticeship.

Mid-Atlantic Mechanical Contractors Association

Mid-Atlantic MCA is a non-profit trade association of contractor professionals affiliated with the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. Governed by an elected Board of Directors, the Association represents members in Virginia and The Carolinas. The objectives of this association are: **to provide for the professional affiliation with the Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Inc. (MCAA), and to further the objectives of this national association. **to promote the mechanical contracting industry in general, and to foster the exchange of ideas, technology updates, and business trends between members of this MCAA chartered association. The Mechanical Contractor’s Association of America provides our members with high quality educational materials and programs to help them attain the highest level of managerial and technical expertise.

Miller Electric

NC Aggregates Association

Vulcan Materials Company

ALTEC

Carolina Cat

Carolina Cat is committed to serving as a trusted partner in your success. We find innovative solutions and work closely with our customers to support the essential needs of our communities. As a family-owned company under the third generation of leadership, our business is built on the principles of trust, integrity, and a desire to help our customers and employees succeed.

Carolinas Associated General Contractors of Americas

Haas Automation

Maxion Wheels

Michelin Tires

North Carolina Manufacturers Association

North Carolina Trucking Association

PIKE

W&W AFCO Steel

W&W | AFCO Steel is an international company that works in all regions of the United States and strategically throughout the world. We execute projects of any size across all market segments in the construction industry. These market segments fall into three main building categories: Bridges, Commercial Buildings and Industrial.