Outreach

At Great Lakes Construction, we are dedicated to actively engaging with and involving the community at every opportunity. Our outreach efforts focus on fostering growth, creating opportunities, and building strong relationships through three key pillars. Business development allows us to partner with local businesses, including small and minority-owned enterprises, to promote economic growth and shared success. Workforce development focuses on collaborating with technical schools, trade organizations, and community groups to prepare individuals for rewarding careers in construction and related industries. Additionally, we prioritize youth education by offering programs, mentorship, and hands-on experiences to inspire the next generation to explore opportunities in construction and engineering. Through these initiatives, we aim to empower individuals, strengthen communities, and leave a lasting positive impact wherever we operate.

The Great Lakes Construction Co. is proud to actively participate in and support the following programs:

• ACE Mentoring Program: Supporting students exploring careers in architecture, construction, and engineering
• AGC Association: Supporting undergraduate and graduate student scholarships annually to invest in the future of the construction industry
• AGC’s Culture of CARE: Promoting a supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• Akron Public Schools: Vocational Studies Program
• ASCE 2024 Student Symposium - University of Akron
• ASCE Cleveland Section: Supporting student chapters at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University’s Washkewicz College of Engineering, and Youngstown State University
• Cleveland Metroparks: Completed projects at Lake Isaac in the Big Creek Reservation, including painting a fence, raising planters, and enhancing an information station.
• Cleveland State University Foundation: Providing support for student scholarships, faculty research, academic programs, athletics, and more
• CMSD STEM Career Fair Showcase: Highlighting STEM career opportunities
• CMSD STEM Program: Engaging 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students in STEM activities
• CSU Diversity in Engineering Networking Event
• Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C)
• Greater Cleveland Construction Matchmake Event
• Greater Cleveland Construction Matchmaker: Networking with industry partners
• High School Construction Awareness Programs:
• Promoting trades and careers in construction
• Teaching fundamental interviewing skills
• Student shadowing opportunities
• Max Hayes High School: Community Networking Event
• National Association of Women in Construction
• NEOHCC Gala: Attendance and sponsorship to support diversity and inclusion
• Northeast Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Construction Opportunity Fair
• OCA Estimating Competition
• Shaw High School: Participation in the Street Law Career Conference
• The University of Akron Student/Employer Symposium
• Tri-C Pre-Apprenticeship Program: Presentations and tours
• University Career Fairs: Student engagement and recruitment for internships and career opportunities