activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 5
- Networking and Educational Events Amateur Golf Tournaments & LeaguesHosts an annual golf championship and other networking or educational meetings for its members, such as the 33rd Annual AWCI-AZ Golf Championship.
- Networking and Educational Events Amateur Golf Tournaments & LeaguesHosts an annual golf championship and other networking or educational meetings for its members.
- Networking and Educational Events Amateur Golf Tournaments & LeaguesHosts an annual golf championship and other networking or educational meetings for its members, with events dating back to at least 2016.
- Workforce Registry Program Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsManages a Workforce Registry Program to assist with job applications within the wall and ceiling industry.
- Workforce Registry Program Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsOperates a Workforce Registry Program to assist with job applications within the wall and ceiling industry.
advocacy · 5
- Advocacy for the wall and ceiling industry Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry ProfessionalsAdvocates on legislative issues for its members, including working on specific bills like SB1271 which addressed proportional liability, and provides legislative updates and information on Arizona State links.
- Legislative Advocacy Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry ProfessionalsAdvocates on legislative issues for its members, including working on specific bills like SB1271 which addressed proportional liability, and provides legislative updates.
- Legislative Advocacy Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry ProfessionalsAdvocates on legislative issues for its members, including working on specific bills like SB1271 which addressed proportional liability, and provides legislative updates as part of its Government Relations activities.
- Suicide Prevention Efforts Suicide Prevention Training ProgramsEngages in suicide prevention efforts specifically targeting the construction industry, distributing toolbox talks for use in construction settings.
- Suicide Prevention Efforts Suicide Prevention Training ProgramsEngages in suicide prevention efforts specifically targeting the construction industry and distributes suicide prevention toolbox talks for use in construction settings.
capacity building · 6
- Apprenticeship Programs Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsDevelops and operates state and federally registered apprenticeship programs for the wall and ceiling industry, including roles such as Drywall Applicator Specialist, Drywall Finisher, and Painter, with classes starting in August 2021.
- Apprenticeship Programs Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsDevelops and operates apprenticeship programs for various roles in the wall and ceiling industry, including Drywall Applicator Specialist, Drywall Finisher, and Painter, with programs registered with the State of Arizona Apprenticeship Office and the US Department of Labor.
- Apprenticeship Programs Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsDevelops and operates state and federally registered apprenticeship programs for the wall and ceiling industry, including roles such as Drywall Applicator Specialist, Drywall Finisher, and Painter, with plans to expand to Stucco/EIFS/Plasterer.
- Borrowed Worker ProgramOperates a Borrowed Worker Program that facilitates temporary employee sharing among member contractors during workforce fluctuations, including providing training and coordinating sharing through universal emails.
- Borrowed Worker ProgramOperates a program that facilitates temporary employee sharing among member contractors to manage workforce fluctuations, including training on implementation and coordinating worker exchanges via universal emails.
- Workforce Development Programs Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsOperates a comprehensive Workforce Development program that includes an Apprenticeship program, a Borrowed Worker Program, and a Workforce Registry Application to support the wall and ceiling industry in Arizona.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Comprehensive Workforce Development and Training workforce_developmentThe organization improves the industry and worker lives by raising the level of training for current and future generations through apprenticeship programs, connecting individuals to employment, and utilizing a blended learning approach with standardized curriculum to develop craft skills, safety, and industry knowledge.
- Financial Assistance Facilitation financial_assistance_facilitationThe organization facilitates tuition reimbursement programs with contractor members and connects qualified applicants to tuition programs through the Department of Economic Security (DES) to support workforce development.
- Industry Advocacy and Representation advocacyThe organization acts as a unified voice for Arizona's wall and ceiling community, advocating for fair contracting practices at legislative and local government levels, and promoting integrity, business development, and industry standards.
- Industry Advocacy and Representation advocacyThe organization serves as the unified voice for Arizona's wall and ceiling community, advocating for fair contracting practices at legislative and local government levels, promoting integrity, business development, and representing its members to advance the industry's interests.
- Suicide Prevention in Construction STAND up for suicide preventionThe organization addresses suicide prevention in the construction industry by fostering cultural change, providing training, raising awareness, and normalizing conversations about mental health among workers.
- Suicide Prevention in Construction STAND up for suicide preventionThe organization addresses suicide prevention within the construction industry by fostering cultural change, providing training, raising awareness, and normalizing conversations around mental health.
- Suicide Prevention through Cultural Change STAND up for suicide preventionThe organization addresses suicide prevention in the construction industry by fostering cultural change, providing training, raising awareness, and normalizing conversations around mental health.
- Workforce Development and Training workforce_developmentThe organization improves the wall and ceiling industry and the lives of Arizona workers by raising the level of training for current and future generations through apprenticeship programs, education, and workforce training, utilizing a blended learning approach and standardized curriculum.
- Workforce Development and Training workforce_developmentThe organization improves the wall and ceiling industry and the lives of Arizona workers by raising the level of training for current and future generations through apprenticeship programs, education, and workforce training, utilizing a blended learning approach and standardized curriculum to increase interest in trade career paths and connect individuals with employment opportunities.
- Workforce Stability through Shared Labor workforce_stability_through_shared_laborThe organization uses a workforce sharing model, such as a "Borrowed Worker Program," to help member contractors manage labor fluctuations without resorting to layoffs, thereby maintaining employment stability for workers by facilitating temporary worker loans between members.
- Workforce Stability through Shared Labor workforce_stability_through_shared_laborThe organization helps member contractors manage labor fluctuations without layoffs by operating a "Borrowed Worker Program" that allows for the temporary loaning or borrowing of workers, thereby maintaining employment stability within the industry.
- Workforce Stability through Shared Labor workforce_stability_through_shared_laborThe organization helps member contractors manage labor fluctuations without layoffs by operating a "Borrowed Worker Program" that allows for the temporary loaning or borrowing of workers, thereby maintaining employment stability.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Apprenticeship Program
Registered apprenticeship program offering 2-3 year training for drywall applicators, finishers, painters, and stucco/EIFS/lath/plasterers. Combines on-the-job learning, classroom instruction, and lab training at West-MEC Deer Valley Campus.
Borrowed Worker Program
Program facilitating temporary worker sharing between contractor members, helping manage workforce fluctuations in the construction industry.
Workforce Registry Application
Online system for tracking and managing workforce credentials and qualifications within the industry.
relationships · 21
who they work with
- AWCI National Network — Partners with AWCI national, with national membership included in local dues.
- AZ Dept. of Revenue Government — Provides a link to the AZ Department of Revenue, indicating a tax or regulatory compliance relationship.
- AZ Registrar of Contractors Government — Provides a link to the AZ Registrar of Contractors, indicating a functional relationship with this state regulatory body.
- AZ Secretary of State Government — Provides a link to the AZ Secretary of State, indicating a registration or compliance relationship.
- Arizona Legislature Government — Provides a link to the Arizona Legislature, indicating a legislative engagement or advocacy relationship.
- Arizonan's for Fair Contracting Coalition — Member of the grassroots organization that advocates for fair contracting practices.
- Arizonans for Fair Contracting Coalition — Member of the grassroots organization.
- DES Government — Connects qualified applicants to tuition programs available through DES.
- House of Representatives Government — Provides a link to the Arizona House of Representatives, indicating a relationship related to legislative monitoring or advocacy.
- Jaburg Wilk Law Firm Partner — Mark Bogard from Jaburg Wilk Law Firm serves as an Ex Officio Board Member, advising members and the organization on legal matters, particularly focusing on construction law.
- National Center for Construction, Education & Research (NCCER) Partner — Utilizes curriculum from NCCER for its apprenticeship programs.
- Prevent Construction Suicide Partner — Collaborates on suicide prevention resources and toolbox talks for the construction industry.
- Price Kong Partner — Price Kong, CPAs has been AWCI-AZ's accounting firm for years, providing accounting services and support.
- Senate Government — Provides a link to the Arizona Senate, indicating a relationship related to legislative monitoring or advocacy.
- State of Arizona Government — Provides a link to the State of Arizona portal, indicating a general operational relationship with state government.
- State of Arizona Apprenticeship Office Government — Apprenticeship program is registered with this office.
- US Department of Labor Government — Apprenticeship program is registered with this department.
- West-MEC Deer Valley Partner — Hosts apprenticeship classes.
- West-MEC Deer Valley Campus Partner — Apprenticeship classes are located at this campus.
- Wild Apricot Partner — The organization uses Wild Apricot Membership Software.
- Wild Apricot Partner — Uses Wild Apricot membership software to manage operations.