CIEF is successful in introducing the rewarding careers available in the built environment to high school students in large part because of the number of volunteers. Whether you are interested in mentoring, serving on an event committee, or being an industry judge, we need you! Below is a list of current CIEF committees. If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact Jordan Blair at jblair@cie.foundation or 916.465.8345.
2021-2022 CIEF Boards and Committees
CIEF Board of Trustees - The Trustees provide the strategic and fiduciary oversight for CIEF. They are responsible for all working committees of the Foundation, including the CREATE Mentoring Program, CREATE Summer Camp, the Design Build Competition (both Northern California and Southern California), the NEXT Young Professionals, the Clay Shoots, Golf Classic, Trades Day and Scholarships. The Trustees meet quarterly, in January, April, July, and October 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In even years one meeting is replaced by a two-day retreat.
Trustees are asked to have a passion for workforce development, be a principal decision maker within their company, local office, or division, and agree to a give/get fundraising/sponsorship amount per calendar year. Nominations to the Trustees occur each spring and terms traditionally start July 1.
Trustees are asked to have a passion for workforce development, be a principal decision maker within their company, local office, or division, and agree to a give/get fundraising/sponsorship amount per calendar year. Nominations to the Trustees occur each spring and terms traditionally start July 1.
Design Build Competition Advisory Board - For more than 35 years, we have provided high school students the opportunity to design and build a 96 sq ft structure as part of the Design Build Competition. Students submit plans for their structure by February 1, which are reviewed by a group of Design Professionals and returned to each school. The students compete in Orange County and Sacramento to construct their structure and awards are given for best architecture, craftsmanship, and safety, among other awards. An Industry Lunch is held for sponsors and supporters of the event. For more information on the competition, please visit www.designbuildcompetition.com.
This advisory board meets four times by video call on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Dates for meetings include August 26, November 18, and January 20th as well as two weeks prior to each region's competition which will be March 17 for Southern California and April 21 for Northern California. Advisory members are invited (but not required) to attend Kick-Off events in person in October. Volunteers from Design, Construction, Marketing and Safety Professions are needed. Additional volunteers are needed to visit schools and provide safety presentations.
This advisory board meets four times by video call on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Dates for meetings include August 26, November 18, and January 20th as well as two weeks prior to each region's competition which will be March 17 for Southern California and April 21 for Northern California. Advisory members are invited (but not required) to attend Kick-Off events in person in October. Volunteers from Design, Construction, Marketing and Safety Professions are needed. Additional volunteers are needed to visit schools and provide safety presentations.
CREATE Mentoring Program Advisory Board - The CREATE Mentoring Program exists to educate and inspire high school students to pursue career pathways which create the built environment. Industry professionals mentor student teams in a twelve-week competition to answer a real-world problem. Students learn about career opportunities in architecture, engineering, and the construction trades, visit local architecture and engineering offices, visit active construction job sites, attend Trades Day and compete with other regional high schools in front of industry judges. More information at creatementoring.org.
This advisory board meets on the second Wednesdays of the month from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Meetings are held monthly from June through December with one meeting in February and a planning retreat in April.
This advisory board meets on the second Wednesdays of the month from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Meetings are held monthly from June through December with one meeting in February and a planning retreat in April.
CREATE Summer Camp Advisory Board - Students experience a six-day, five-night camp that introduces them to careers in construction, re-development, engineering, architecture, and the trades. They will design and build a project for a local nonprofit, complete a needs assessment, meet industry executives, tour active job sites, explore Sacramento and stay at Sac State.
This committee meets March 23, May 18, June 15, and August 3, 2021 from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm. in addition to a half-day retreat on April 30, 2021. Volunteers are needed to help organize guest speakers, job site visits, the nonprofit build day and to serve as champions of the camp to the design and construction industries at large. Design, Construction, Engineering, Marketing, Fund/Business Development and Safety Professionals are needed.
This committee meets March 23, May 18, June 15, and August 3, 2021 from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm. in addition to a half-day retreat on April 30, 2021. Volunteers are needed to help organize guest speakers, job site visits, the nonprofit build day and to serve as champions of the camp to the design and construction industries at large. Design, Construction, Engineering, Marketing, Fund/Business Development and Safety Professionals are needed.
NEXT Young Professionals Advisory Board - The NEXT Young Professionals Advisory Board works to build the relationships of young professionals from the construction industry (architects, interior designers, developers, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and other industry related professionals) through education and engagement with each other and senior professionals in the industry. This Advisory Board is responsible for Contractors Caring for Kids, Lunch with a CEO, and Brew Bikes, along with other educational and philanthropic events and programs.
This advisory board meets January 20, March 24, July 28 and November 3 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. at SRBX.
This advisory board meets January 20, March 24, July 28 and November 3 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. at SRBX.
Trades Day Committee - Trades Day 2019 saw more than 1,500 high school students, teachers, and guidance counselors experience a day of exploring career opportunities in Construction and the Trades. From brick laying, hammering nails, experiencing BIM, climbing on excavators, and learning the importance of PPE, for many, this was their first opportunity to experience a hands-on opportunity of a career in the trades.
This committee meets March 10, June 2, August 4 and September 1, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at SRBX. Trades Day will be held at Cal Expo on October 26, 2021. Volunteers are needed from General Contractors and Sub-Contractors who can help recruit hands-on exhibitors and general financial support of the event.
This committee meets March 10, June 2, August 4 and September 1, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at SRBX. Trades Day will be held at Cal Expo on October 26, 2021. Volunteers are needed from General Contractors and Sub-Contractors who can help recruit hands-on exhibitors and general financial support of the event.
Clay Shoot & Tri-tip Shootout Committee - 230 shooters joined us for the 2020 Spring Clay Shoot and 165 shooters joined us for our Tri-tip Shootout at Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve. Join this committee and help us plan for one or both shoots!
This committee will meet January 28, and March 25, 2021 for the Clay Shoot and July 29 and September 9, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at SRBX. Lunch will be provided. Volunteers are needed to assist in registering teams, soliciting for raffle items and providing day-of support with registration/check-in, sponsors and awards.
This committee will meet January 28, and March 25, 2021 for the Clay Shoot and July 29 and September 9, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at SRBX. Lunch will be provided. Volunteers are needed to assist in registering teams, soliciting for raffle items and providing day-of support with registration/check-in, sponsors and awards.
Spring Golf & Charity Golf Classic Committee - The Charity Golf Classic has become one of the premier golfing events in Northern California and is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Construction Industry Education Foundation. 252 golfers joined us for the 2020 Classic. The 2021 Golf Classic will again be held on two days, Monday, August 23 and Monday, August 30 at Catta Verdera Country Club in Lincoln, California. The Spring Golf Tournament (formerly the Spring Golf Outing) is taking new shape in 2021 and will be held at Rancho Murieta Country Club on April 23.
This committee will meet January 21, March 4, May 13, and June 3, and August 5, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at SRBX. Volunteers are needed to assist in registering teams, soliciting for raffle items and providing day-of support with registration/check-in, sponsor support and awards.
This committee will meet January 21, March 4, May 13, and June 3, and August 5, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at SRBX. Volunteers are needed to assist in registering teams, soliciting for raffle items and providing day-of support with registration/check-in, sponsor support and awards.
SRBX & CIEF Social Events Committee - Join us in planning the biggest events of the year! The Crab Feed, Installation Dinner, BBQ and Mixed Drink Mixer will be the place to network and join colleagues in a fun and safe atmosphere in 2021.
This committee meets:
This committee meets:
- January 19 and February 9, 2021 for the Crab Feed
- March 9, 2021 for the Installation Dinner - Casino Royale with ASA
- May 25 and June 22, 2021 for the Summer BBQ
- September 14 and October 19, 2021 for the Mixed Drink Mixer