PARTNERSHIPS
MCCEI values partnerships and relationships developed with government, education, and industry. The organizations listed below have made significant and meaningful contributions to support our initiatives. Some of the support is on-going, some of it was a one-time, but all of it deeply appreciated.
Our Partners.
Our Funders.
A snapshot of our annual revenue sources
DLLR GOVERNOR’S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD.
Since its inception in 2009, MCCEI has maintained a strong partnership with the Governor’s Workforce Development Board. Through an annual appropriation from the state of Maryland, MCCEI works with DLLR and the GWDB on advancing and improving the built environment industry labor force. The task forces and initiatives listed below are just some of joint efforts:
- Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Taskforce
- Marketing and Promotion Task Force
- Youth Apprenticeships
- Construction Roundtable
- Special Events
ACE MENTOR OF BALTIMORE, INC..
In 2017, MCCEI partnered with ACE Mentor of Baltimore, Inc. and created a jointly funded, full-time position. MCCEI saw a need to increase outreach to area high schools to promote built-environment careers, ACE Baltimore saw the need to grow beyond the limits of what it could do with an all-volunteer effort. Together, the MCCEI/ACE Baltimore partnership is focused on:
- Expanding ACE participating schools, students and mentors in the Baltimore region.
- Combining ACE programs with schools that have Construction, Design, and Management, Skills USA or Project Lead The Way curricula.
- Creating articulations to apprenticeships, community college, and university programs.
TOWSON UNIVERSITY.
Since beginning full-time operations in 2012, MCCEI has been hosted on Towson’s campus and partnered on several initiatives and projects. As a neutral player for built environment programs in Maryland, Towson is an ideal partner on initiatives such as:
- Website and mapping development.
- Independent, third-party industry research.
- Office space, administrative and information technology support.
- Special event logistics.
- The BIM Forum and BIM Continuing Education Classes.
MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
In 2017, MCCEI Became the statewide affiliate for MSDE’s Construction and Development cluster (C&D) of academic programs (Construction, Design, and Management and Construction Trades). As the affiliate, MCCEI is responsible for:
- Convening a State Advisory Group to review curriculum and content
- Coordinating professional development sessions for C&D teachers.
- C&D program promotion for enrollments.
- Articulations to apprenticeships, community college and university programs.
- Industry information sharing with C&D teachers.
Our Partnered Initiatives.
Industry Night on the Terrace
Industry Night on the Terrace is an annual celebration for built environment professionals. MCCEI works with several industry associations to bring everyone together for an evening of networking and relationship building.
Project Management Symposium at UMCP
MCCEI partners with University of Maryland’s Project Management Institute on its annual Symposium for industry professionals. Hundreds attend to learn about various processes, best practices and strategies for project management.
Project Lead the Way with BCPS
MCCEI partnered with Baltimore County Public Schools Program Advisory Committee for Project Lead the Way to promote programs, review curriculum, and develop opportunities for career development and hands-on learning.
Program Advisory Boards
MCCEI staff participates on several high school, community college and university Advisory Boards for construction management and skilled trade programs throughout Maryland.
- University of Baltimore – Real Estate and Economic Development
- Morgan State University – BS Construction Management
- Community College of Baltimore County – AAS Construction Management
- Baltimore City/Baltimore County Regional High School PAC
- Baltimore County’s Dulaney High School HVAC Program PAC
- Howard County’s Applications & Research Laboratory Architectural Design Academy PAC
Contractors Architects Roundtable
Developed by local chapters of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the roundtable brings design and construction professionals together to issue guidance on technologies, procurement, and project development practices.
BC&E Industry Expo
MCCEI partners with the Baltimore Building Congress and Exchange (BC&E) to hold an annual expo featuring industry-wide networking, demonstrations, exhibits, and showcasing to local students.
Our Partnered Initiatives.
Industry Night on the Terrace
Industry Night on the Terrace is an annual celebration for Built Environment professionals. MCCEI works with several industry associations to bring everyone together for an evening of networking and relationship building.
Project Management Symposium at UMCP
MCCEI partners with University of Maryland’s Project Management Institute on its annual Symposium for industry professionals. Hundreds attend to learn about various processes, best practices and strategies for project management.
Project Lead the Way with BCPS
MCCEI partnered with Baltimore County Public Schools Program Advisory Committee for Project Lead the Way to promote programs, review curriculum, and develop opportunities for career development and hands-on learning.
Program Advisory Boards
MCCEI staff participates on several high schools, community college and university Advisory Boards for construction management and skilled trade programs throughout Maryland.
- University of Baltimore – BS Real Estate and Economic Development
- Morgan State University – BS Construction Management
- Community College of Baltimore County – AAS Construction Management
- Baltimore City/Baltimore County Regional High School PAC
- Baltimore County’s Dulaney High School HVAC Program PAC
- Howard County’s Applications & Research Laboratory Architectural Design Academy PAC
Contractors Architects Roundtable
Developed by local chapters of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the roundtable brings design and construction professionals together to issue guidance on technologies, procurement, and project development practices.
BC&E Industry Expo
MCCEI partners with the Baltimore Building Congress and Exchange (BC&E) to hold an annual expo featuring industry-wide networking, demonstrations, exhibits, and showcasing to local students.