Hispanic Contractors of Colorado Honors Award Recipients

The Hispanic Contractors of Colorado presented awards to the following companies at its 13th Annual Awards Banquet held in February.

The awards were given to recognize leadership roles in the organization, participation in Hispanic Contractors of Colorado activities, support of major association events, volunteer/community service efforts within the Hispanic community and mentorship of small businesses.

• General Contractor of the Year - Swinerton Builders
  
• Subcontractor of the Year - AMI Mechanical Inc.
  
• Service/Supplier of the Year - Rental Service Corp.
  
• Community Advocate of the Year - Jose Garcia, Jose Garcia Construction, Inc.

The Community Advocate award recognizes individuals, public or private companies, or government entities that exemplify the definition of advocate: "one that defends or maintains a cause or proposal." Nominations and election are made by the membership.

• Board Member of the Year - Dennis Walker, Rental Service Corp.

The Hispanic Contractors of Colorado Board of Directors annually recognizes the board member who has contributed the most through attendance, leadership and promotion of the organization.

CITC Receives Re-Accreditation

On February 3, the Construction Industry Training Council of Colorado Inc. received re-accreditation as an Accredited Training Sponsor of the National Center for Construction Education and Research.

NCCER is a non-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation serving a wide range of industry, including construction, maintenance and pipeline. NCCER is dedicated to developing and maintaining a standardized training process for these industries. NCCER accreditation elevates construction, maintenance and pipeline training in the United States by establishing a minimum quality benchmark for training.

CITC first applied to NCCER in 1999 and became accredited in June 1999. The initial process of accreditation involved an accreditation visit by NCCER to ensure that CITC had the resources and support from trade associations needed to conduct craft training. Re-accreditation assures that the Training Sponsors continue to adhere to the guidelines crafted by NCCER. CITC said that the NCCER accreditation supports its mission statement: To provide a proud and quality workforce through partnership development with associations and contractors to:

• Provide quality curriculum, instructors and facilities;
  
• Attract and retain quality students; and
  
• Provide the opportunity for professional development.

CITC will be offering apprenticeship classes in carpentry, electrical, masonry, plumbing and sheet metal beginning again in August 2003. For information, call 303-893-1500.

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