AGC of California Announces Granite Construction as Presenting Partner for Inclusive Leaders Institute
31 August 2023 - 10:30PM
Business Wire
Granite (NYSE:GVA) is honored to be recognized as the Presenting
Partner of The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of
California) and the AGC Construction Education Foundation (AGC
CEF), Inclusive Leaders Institute. Granite's sponsorship aims to
bolster the program's mission of arming industry executive leaders
with the tools essential for fostering inclusivity within their
workplaces.
Having witnessed the successful completion of the inaugural
cohort in the Fall of 2022, the Inclusive Leaders Institute stands
as a transformative initiative. Geared towards educating and
empowering executive leaders within the construction sector, the
program imparts vital strategies for effective inclusive
leadership. Inspired by the AGC of California Task Force Report and
meticulously crafted by AGC of California’s Diversity, Equity &
Inclusion Steering Committee over several years, this initiative
instills a sense of responsibility in leading organizations through
inclusive practices.
Beyond its leadership insights, the program facilitates peer
interaction across the industry, fostering valuable networks and
knowledge enhancement. This inclusive opportunity extends to
executives from both AGC member companies nationwide and non-member
entities. As a gesture of our partnership, esteemed heavy civil
contractor Granite Construction, headquartered in Watsonville,
California, gains exclusive "powered by" recognition, along with
amplified prominence throughout the program's duration.
“The demand for skilled workers in the construction industry is
projected to continue growing in the next decade and we have a
critical need to attract more people, including those who may not
have traditionally considered construction as a career,” said
Granite President and CEO Kyle Larkin. “Our best leaders have
always been inclusive, and as the industry expands, so will the
expectation that all leaders be inclusive. Granite applauds the AGC
of California for launching the Inclusive Leaders Institute. We are
proud to be an inaugural sponsor of this vital training resource
that will help leaders attract, retain, and build stronger
construction teams for California.”
“It is vital for the current leaders of the construction
industry to create a vision for the future of our industry where
everyone can thrive,” said Erin Volk, AGC of California’s senior
vice president, workforce and community development, and executive
director, AGC Construction Education Foundation. “The more
inclusive a leader is, the more they can leverage their power and
influence to cultivate belonging for the current and future
workforce. Inclusive Leaders Institute provides a shared language
and peer accountability for the leaders of our industry to
implement strategies that fortify the cultural shift our industry
needs.”
About Granite
Granite is America’s Infrastructure Company™. Incorporated since
1922, Granite (NYSE:GVA) is one of the largest diversified
construction and construction materials companies in the United
States as well as a full-suite civil construction provider.
Granite’s Code of Conduct and strong Core Values guide the Company
and its employees to uphold the highest ethical standards. Granite
is an industry leader in safety and an award-winning firm in
quality and sustainability. For more information, visit the Granite
website, graniteconstruction.com, and connect with Granite on
LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.
About the AGC Construction Education Foundation
In 2001, the AGC Construction Education Foundation (AGC CEF), a
501(c)3 nonprofit benefit corporation, was created by construction
industry leaders to address California’s future and current
workforce needs and systemic barriers for underserved communities
into the construction industry. The AGC CEF mission is to inspire,
develop, and equip California’s current and future construction
workforce. To pursue this mission, AGC CEF offers five programs:
Build California, College Access & Success, Training and
Education, Emerging Leaders and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and
Small Business initiatives. All AGC CEF programs work in tandem and
are carefully designed to cultivate diverse student talent and
empower young professionals and entrepreneurs to strengthen the
construction industry to build a more prosperous California. In
over 20 years of operation, the AGC CEF now directly serves
thousands of diverse Californians annually, including over 5,000
high school and college students, more than 500 young professionals
and 1,200 business owners.
About the Associated General Contractors of
California
Since 1920, the Associated General Contractors of California
(AGC of California) has worked alongside members to provide
advocacy, education, career development, and networking
opportunities to experienced and next generation construction and
contracting professionals. AGC advocates for contractors with state
and local governments, while helping members connect with industry
leaders through services, innovative programs, and events. Learn
more at www.agc-ca.org.
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