Construction and Maintenance Education Foundation UPDATE

James MorrisJacobs Field Services North America2006 CMEF ChairmanSeptember 14, 2006

CMEF Training StatisticsCraft and Apprenticeship Training 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 *2006

Commercial 388 237 206 173 149 137Industrial 1419 1473 1638 1760 1224 1588

Total 1807 1710 1844 1933 1373 1725Skill Assessments            

Administered 1455 1700 4709 1800 2381 2198Certified Written 487 778 2220 735 1061 1193

Upgrade Training            OCF – Onsite   130 152 215 75 145OFCF – Offsite     12 167 173 48

Performance Verifications            Performance Verified     50 662 450 324Certified Plus     42 522 383 268

Non-Craft            Electrical 4 hr. CE Course         303 445Graduation 63 57 46 66 83 53CMEF/HBR Scholarship     15 23 61 25High School Scholarship     6 28 56 86

*Estimate

Basic Training for Future Craft Professionals

Purpose To provide a vehicle to bring new

individuals into the construction and maintenance industry. Provide for accelerated training to include NCCER’s core modules (including soft skills), basic safety, introduction to craft specific tasks, and a formal mentoring program.

Basic Training for Future Craft ProfessionalsParticipating Contractors – Owners to Date

Amber LPAustin IndustrialContech ISC Jacobs Field ServicesKBRLWLProtherm ServicesTurner IndustriesZachry Construction

BayerDuPontExxonMobilLyondell Lyondell-Citgo RefineryRohm & HaasShell Refinery

August Session

June Pilot Session - Update Of the original 27 Participants, 23 are still on

the job and attending craft training classes.

August Session – Update Of the original 28 Participants, 28 completed

training and are working on sites and attending craft training classes.

Basic Training for Future Craft Professionals

Lessons Learned Added more “hands on” training Reviewing Mentor Program to bring mentors

into process at the beginning of training as this piece of the program has had a positive impact on new hires.

Looking at avenues to keep trainees engaged and provide opportunities for recognition.

Basic Training for Future Craft Professionals

August Session- Trainees and Mentors

Texas Workforce Commission Grant between CMEF and Lee College Lee College and CMEF received a Skills

Development Fund Grant for $780,279. Grant will focus on incumbent workers craft

training, and performance verification. Impact to CMEF Budget is estimated to be

approximately 35% of tuition expenses over the next 18 months.

Current COIPA SignersRevised COIPA Due Date: November 29, 2006

COIPA 1Certified Technical ServicesContech Control ServicesIndustrial Specialty ContractorsPerformance Contractors, Inc.Ref-Chem LPTriad Electric & ControlsTriple “S” Industrial Corporation

COIPA 2Amber LPAustin Industrial, Inc.Basic Industries, Inc. An Xserv Co.Bay Area Industrial Contractors, Ltd.

Brand Scaffold Builders, Inc.Fluor CorporationJacobs Field Services.KBRMaintenance Enterprises, Inc.Protherm Services Group L.L.C.S&B Engineers and ConstructorsStarcon InternationalThe Infinity GroupTurner Industries Group, L.L.C.Wolfenson Electric, Inc.Worley Parsons Group Inc.Zachry Construction Corporation

COMING SOON

ABC Craft Championships and Construction Exhibition – Lee College Campus

October 27, 2006

Need sponsors and volunteers for this event.

NCCER is scheduled to release the Crane Certification Program. Contact NCCER or CMEF for details.