Washington, D.C. - The Associated General Contractors of America (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ) today launched the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Education Excellence Awards (EEA) at the 2nd Annual Training & Development Conference. The new program will recognize the most innovative and collaborative training and development programs sponsored by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Chapters and contractor members during the 2008 and 2009 calendar years.
"Education and training is the cornerstone of building a productive work force," said Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ chief executive officer, Stephen E. Sandherr. "We are excited to launch this new program in recognition of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ members' and chapters' outstanding efforts to grow our skilled work force and build careers for them."
Eight EEAs will be given in October 2009, during the 3rd Annual Training & Development Conference in Atlanta, Ga. An Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Chapter and contractor member firm will be awarded in each of three categories: Craft, Supervisory, and Project & Executive Management. One award will be given to the outstanding Instructor of the Year. A Grand Award will be presented to a firm or chapter that demonstrates learning and performance as a top concern, reaching the highest level of excellence for construction training and development programs at all levels of the organization.
Applicants will be judged by an anonymous selection committee of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ members with a background in education and training. Applicants will be judged on the type of program and the major elements of the program, including targeted job functions; enrolled individuals; history of the program; tools, programs and materials used; and demonstrated improved performance, productivity and success.
EEAs are open to all Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ general and specialty contractor members in good standing, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Chapters and individuals employed by these organizations. Non-members may not apply. Electronic submissions and all supporting material must be received by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ by 5 p.m. EST on May 1, 2009. For more information, visit .
The Associated General Contractors of America (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ) is the largest and oldest national construction trade association in the United States. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ represents more than 33,000 firms, including 7,500 of America's leading general contractors, and over 12,500 specialty-contracting firms. More than 13,000 service providers and suppliers are associated with Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ through a nationwide network of chapters. Visit the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Web site at
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