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Building Pathways. Creating Opportunity.
CIEF connects students, educators, and industry partners through hands-on programs, scholarship opportunities, and events that support the future of the built environment.
High School Programs
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Hands-on programs that introduce students to construction careers and connect classroom learning with real-world industry experience.
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Scholarships
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Helping students pursue careers in construction, skilled trades, architecture, engineering, and related fields.
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Industry Events
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CIEF industry events bring together contractors, educators, students, and supporters while helping fund scholarships, student programs, and workforce development initiatives.
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2025-2026 CIEF Programs
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Inspiring the Next Generation
Watch how CIEF programs connect students with hands-on experiences, industry professionals, and real opportunities in the built environment.
TOP INDUSTRY SPONSORS
“CIEF’s Design Build Competition® is the hands-on experience that we need to provide to high school students.”
Monica Jacobs
Previous Board Member
“The Design Build Competition® completely changed my plans for the future.”
Joseph
Student from Live Oak High School
“What a great event to get local students excited about careers in construction and the trades skills.”
Tom
Workforce Advisor from Transfr
“CIEF’s Design Build Competition® is the hands-on experience that we need to provide to high school students.”
Monica Jacobs
Previous Board Member
“The Design Build Competition® completely changed my plans for the future.”
Joseph
Student from Live Oak High School
“What a great event to get local students excited about careers in construction and the trades skills.”
Tom
Workforce Advisor from Transfr