RT-436

Opportunity/Problem Statement

Research Questions

• Identify and Analyze Exemplar CII Member Programs.
• Extract Key Strategies and Practices from Case Studies.
• Synthesize Learnings and Develop Best Practice Insights.

Expected Outcomes

• A Compendium of CII Member Case Studies: Practitioners will gain access to a detailed collection of case studies showcasing real-world examples of successful programs and projects within CII member companies focused on craft worker identification, recruitment, training, and retention. These case studies will provide concrete examples of what works, the challenges faced, and how they were overcome, offering practical models for adaptation and implementation.
• Key Insight Briefs and Best Practice Summaries (as a report and presentation).
• Look into related effort like the 5 – Stage Model to Attract and Retain Employees for Public Works and Road & Bridge Departments for Texas Cities and Counties and the Future Road Builders Program

Notes on Scope

• What this project is not about: developing a guidebook for recruiting and training.
• This is a one-year project

Preferred Member Background

• Members with hands-on experience in programs aimed at identifying, recruiting and training craft workers.
• Corporate and project-level human resource management.

Related Research, Resources and Initiatives

• RT-414: Developing the Next Generation of Frontline Supervisors (ongoing research)
• RT-370: Workforce 2030: What You Need to Know Now About Your Future Workforce
• RT-335: Improving the U.S. Workforce Development System
• RT-318: Is There a Demographic Craft Labor Cliff that Will Affect Project Performance?
• RT-182: The Shortage of Skilled Craft Workers in the U.S.