CONTRACTOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

This committee addresses the concerns of industry to develop an affordable, available skilled craft contractro workforce. Primary efforts have focused on the development of contractors who perform work in construction and maintenance.

Craft Training

GBRIA members have sponsored the ABC Craft Training Center since 1984. Members donate an hourly surcharge on contracts, which is used to fund over $1 million each year of the school's budget. Contractors also donate their time, money and materials to make the school a success. View the comprehensive GBRIA ABC Partnership How To Guide.pdf for a full description of how the process works.

We are also working to promote best practices in craft workforce development - please see the following for more information on the LA Craft Workforce Development Board Recommendations.

The committee also is a liasion to the Louisiana Community and Technical College System and seeks to provide input to the numerous campuses surrounding the Baton Rouge area for their offerings.

Awards

GBRIA members of this committee also oversee the Contractor Craft Workforce Development Awards.

Surveys

The Contractor Workforce Development committee oversees two major surveys that are conducted several times per year, the GBRIA labor demand forecast and the wage survey.

Career Center

Connect with the employer or the employee you've been looking for. For job seekers and companies, the GBRIA Career Center job board is available to meet your employment needs.

Committee Meeting Dates

Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the GBRIA office from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.