Education Programs

Workforce Development (CCAP)

The Construction Career Advocacy Program (CCAP), a workforce development model, unites students, educators, and the construction industry.

CCAP is an initiative spearheaded by the Spirit of Construction Foundation in association with Allied Construction Industries to find new, innovative ways to connect young people to the construction industry through applied learning programs.

CCAP offers two programs: MACkit and Professional Development opportunities. Math Applied in Construction, or “MACkit,” connects school-based lessons to careers in the construction industry by engaging students in hands-on projects that use their lessons to develop real-world skills. Secondly, CCAP offers professional development opportunities that are designed to prepare educational institutions to partner with construction-industry employers and prepare construction-industry employers to engage with students in classroom settings.

To date, CCAP has served 4,000 students from more than 30 Cincinnati area schools.

Community Outreach Grants

We support local community outreach initiatives that educate young people about the benefits of a career in construction. The programs serve a range of ages, from grade-school students to adults. We provide more than just funds — we also deploy volunteers who share collective insights about the industry and make introductions for those interested in entering the field.

In 2024, Spirit of Construction proudly distributed a combined $105,000 to 15 local, education-based organizations that provide Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s youth with exposure to the skilled trades plus the training and skills they need to begin successful careers in construction.

ACI — Construction Career Days
Brighton Center
CAMP
Campbell County ATC
Cincinnati Works
Design Lab
Felicity Franklin School
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
Goshen Local Schools
Habitat for Humanity
Learning Grove/NaviGo
Northern Kentucky CAC
Oh, She Built That
Taylor High School
Trades NKY

Scholarships

Spirit of Construction provides scholarships to students pursuing college degrees geared toward the construction industry (primarily construction management and civil engineering). Spirit has contributed more than $550,000 in college scholarships, which has helped 175 students.

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of winners are directly employed by local and national construction and engineering companies.

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are employed in construction-related fields like insurance, banking, and technology.

The scholarships have gone to students at the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State, and Northern Kentucky University.

Over the past 5 years, we have contributed over $1.2 million to the programs we support. Last year alone, we raised over $500,000. This year, our goal is $1.3 million.

Why Spirit of Construction?

We focus on encouraging growth, education, and community enhancement projects. Because of this, The Spirit of Construction Foundation is a friend to many local organizations.

Over the past 5 years (in addition to scholarship funding), the SOC Foundation has contributed over $760,000 towards outreach and $1.2 Million since its founding.