Get Rewarded for Education and Advancement Training (GREAT)
Building a Skilled Workforce for the Gulf Coast
The Get Rewarded for Education and Advancement Training, or GREAT, campaign seeks to address the critical workforce shortages facing the Gulf Coast following the 2005 hurricanes. The need for skilled craft professionals in the reconstruction effort has exceeded the supply, and workforce shortages threaten to disrupt rebuilding of the Gulf.
Throughout the region, contractors are in need of skilled laborers – but few residents have the training or degrees necessary to fulfill the demands of these important positions. GREAT is designed to solve this problem.
Through GREAT
- Workers: Acquire the skills they need to succeed as construction craft professionals. Learn More »
- Employers: Secure the reliable workforce they need to rebuild the Gulf Coast. Learn More »
- Partners: Support vital Gulf Coast reconstruction efforts and help revive this once-vibrant economy. Learn More »
An Initiative for Growth
The Gulf Coast Workforce Development Initiative, a partnership of public and private organizations, is committed to addressing critical Gulf Coast workforce shortages through the GREAT campaign. As the recruitment arm of the Initiative, GREAT’s ambitious goal is to recruit up to 20,000 new construction trainees by the end of 2009. Learn More »
How to Get Involved
Eligible participants enroll in entry-level skills courses, preparing them for employment in the construction industry. These courses include a comprehensive overview of the worksite and the various trades involved in major construction projects. They also focus on workplace safety. Learn More »
Training to Succeed
Instructors certified by the respected National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) teach all trainees. Learn More »
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“While the national response to the hurricanes has been unprecedented, we know that the Gulf Coast region continues to need support for reconstruction. Our goal is to help the Gulf Coast region rebuild and recover from the catastrophic physical, economic, and social devastation wrought by the hurricanes.”
Chad Holliday
CEO of DuPont and Co-Chair of the Gulf Coast Workforce Development Initiative
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