Build San Diego Foundation
We Said We Were Coming. Now We Are Here.
When AGC San Diego reintroduced Build San Diego Foundation, it marked a commitment to modernizing workforce development for the construction industry in San Diego County. This was more than a rebrand, it was turning point to broadening the social impact and visibility our community needed.
Today we are proud to say Build San Diego Foundation is fully activated and building momentum.
From Legacy to Leadership
Rooted in the former EGCA Foundation and backed by decades of industry advocacy, we have expanded from a scholarship support organization into a proactive workforce and community connector aligned with the evolving needs of contractors, public agencies, and educational institutions.
Since relaunching, Build San Diego Foundation has:
Improving the Workforce Pipeline from Entry to Employment
San Diego’s construction industry is growing, yet hiring flow inefficiencies remain. Build San Diego Foundation is actively working to improve coordination between:
Through scholarships, outreach initiatives, industry recognition, and fundraising events we are elevating both opportunity and excellence. Our goal is simple: Improve the connection between talent and opportunity.
Build San Diego Foundation stands as a strategic, nonprofit 501(c)3 extension of AGC San Diego’s leadership advancing workforce development, strengthening contractor readiness and cultivating the next generation of builders.
We are here. We are building, and we are just getting started.
To learn more about the Build San Diego Foundation or engage in our workforce initiatives. Consider joining the AGC San Diego Workforce Development Committee, or contact us about the foundation.
When AGC San Diego reintroduced Build San Diego Foundation, it marked a commitment to modernizing workforce development for the construction industry in San Diego County. This was more than a rebrand, it was turning point to broadening the social impact and visibility our community needed.
Today we are proud to say Build San Diego Foundation is fully activated and building momentum.
From Legacy to Leadership
Rooted in the former EGCA Foundation and backed by decades of industry advocacy, we have expanded from a scholarship support organization into a proactive workforce and community connector aligned with the evolving needs of contractors, public agencies, and educational institutions.
Since relaunching, Build San Diego Foundation has:
- Strengthened relationships with colleges and universities to nurture continual scholarship support and stronger alignment between workforce needs and emerging curriculum that keep our future sharp and ready.
- Initiated collaboration with public agencies and workforce leaders to identify and address bottlenecks in hiring flow, provide broader understanding of apprenticeship access, and improve on labor availability.
- Expanded industry visibility efforts by directly engaging with community stakeholders, students, veterans, and emerging talent to elevate awareness of construction as a premier career pathway.
- Worked alongside AGC San Diego leadership and committees to advance workforce development strategies directly informed by contractor realities.
Improving the Workforce Pipeline from Entry to Employment
San Diego’s construction industry is growing, yet hiring flow inefficiencies remain. Build San Diego Foundation is actively working to improve coordination between:
- Educational institutions
- Apprenticeship programs
- Public Works systems
- Veteran and transitioned employment programs
- AGC member employers
Through scholarships, outreach initiatives, industry recognition, and fundraising events we are elevating both opportunity and excellence. Our goal is simple: Improve the connection between talent and opportunity.
Build San Diego Foundation stands as a strategic, nonprofit 501(c)3 extension of AGC San Diego’s leadership advancing workforce development, strengthening contractor readiness and cultivating the next generation of builders.
We are here. We are building, and we are just getting started.
To learn more about the Build San Diego Foundation or engage in our workforce initiatives. Consider joining the AGC San Diego Workforce Development Committee, or contact us about the foundation.
