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2022ANNUALREPORT

Merit Shop SuccessAccording to the AssociatedBuilders & Contractors Merit ShopScorecard, Career and TechnicalEducation in Texas received an Arating for the year 2023.Most minority andwomen-ownedcontractors are meritshops. Nationwide, a record of88.3% of constructionworkers do not belong to aunion.

$2m$1.5m$1m$0.5m$0-$10,000-$20,000-$30,000115510101515202025253030353540404545College Trade SchoolYears after graduationNet WorthCOLLEGE VS. TRADE SCHOOLWHICH HAS A BETTER ROI?Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend is a betterreturn on students investments

CRAFT TRAINING CENTERGRADUATESAverage Annual SalaryThe average annual salary can vary. A merit shop trained worker achieves theircredentials by proving their merit in the classroom. When Merit shop trainedworkers prove their worth on the jobsite the pay is often much higher than theaverage. Average is worst of the best and best of the worst.$63,958$33.24/hr.$60,530$30.27hr.$58,864$29.43/hr.$73,453$37.32/hr.W E L D I N GS M A W / G T A WE L E C T R I C A L P L U M B I N G P I P E F I T T I N G

At 4'11 Tiffany is not your typical welder. She got herAt 4'11 Tiffany is not your typical welder. She got herstart in the CTC High School Program. She found thatstart in the CTC High School Program. She found thatshe had a natural ability and passion for welding. Sheshe had a natural ability and passion for welding. Sheleft CTC for a career in welding and became a certifiedleft CTC for a career in welding and became a certifiedwelding inspector. She is now a full-time instructor atwelding inspector. She is now a full-time instructor atCTC encouraging young women to find their passion,CTC encouraging young women to find their passion,pursue their dreams and have a career.pursue their dreams and have a career.WHERE ARE THEY NOW?TIFFANY"I WANT MY GIRLS (STUDENTS) TO KNOW THAT THEYDON'T HAVE TO BE A CHEERLEADER OR A DANCER.THEY CAN CHOOSE TO BE A WELDER IF THEY WANTTO. DON'T BE SCARED, JUST DO IT. WOMEN HAVE APLACE IN THIS INDUSTRY"StudentStudentInstructorInstructortoto

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?JAMES"It was because of the leadership andopportunities that I had at the Craft TrainingCenter that propelled me forward"PovertyPovertySuccessSuccesstotoJames' high school teachers did not know what to doJames' high school teachers did not know what to dowith him. He was homeless and missed a lot of school.with him. He was homeless and missed a lot of school.They enrolled him in the CTC High School ElectricalThey enrolled him in the CTC High School ElectricalProgram. He found his passion, graduated high school,Program. He found his passion, graduated high school,and enrolled in the 4-year electrical apprenticeshipand enrolled in the 4-year electrical apprenticeshipprogram. He now owns his own successful electricalprogram. He now owns his own successful electricalbusiness.business.

BEN & ALEXWHERE ARE THEY NOW?"Due to the training we received from CTC we wereable to pass the test for the Cheniere TrainingProgram. Craft training Center has prepared usfor our future by training us the basics of weldingand the safety that goes with it, they always toldus 'quality over quantity.'"Class RoomClass RoomCraftCrafttotoThe twins, Ben and Alex were part of the CTC HighThe twins, Ben and Alex were part of the CTC HighSchool Program. They started work for CheniereSchool Program. They started work for Cheniereimmediately after high school. After 6 years of refineryimmediately after high school. After 6 years of refinerywork, they now own their own welding business.work, they now own their own welding business.

We must invest in the future workforce to sustainWe must invest in the future workforce to sustainthe growth. We need homegrown workers who arethe growth. We need homegrown workers who aretrained here and stay here. Many students wait totrained here and stay here. Many students wait tomake a career choice until college. CTC startsmake a career choice until college. CTC startsmuch earlier, 6th-8th graders are invited tomuch earlier, 6th-8th graders are invited toattend 1 of 3 "The Future of America" Junior Highattend 1 of 3 "The Future of America" Junior Highsummer camp at no cost. Campers experience asummer camp at no cost. Campers experience ahands on career exploration, for two weeks theyhands on career exploration, for two weeks theyexplore different types of trades.explore different types of trades.

THE FUTURE OF AMERICATHE FUTURE OF AMERICATHE FUTURE OF AMERICA JH SUMMER CAMPJH SUMMER CAMPJH SUMMER CAMP"I liked it so much last year, I came back again this summer" - 8th Grader"Welding is fun, but I think I want to be an electrician" - 7th Grader"I didn't know what pipefitting was, but it is kinda cool" - 7th Grader“The Future of America”, to work with Junior High/Middle School Students(Grades 6, 7, 8) in order to provide hands-on activities in ConstructionTrade areas. The emphasis of the summer school program will be onCareer Awareness, Math, Science and Safety applications.

Since Fall 2008, Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend,has been working with area High Schools to deliver NCCERcraft training to their students. All courses are taught byNCCER Certified Instructors. The students receive NCCERcredit, Career & Technology Education (CTE) high schoolcredit, credit towards CTCCB graduation and Del Mar CollegeAdult Continuing Education Credit. We are happy to havepartnered with 15 schools who transport students from theirschool district to the CTCCB for 2 hours of daily instruction. HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMHIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

Adult ProgramAdult ProgramOur Adult Program is the reason we are here today.Craft Training Center started with the goal ofdeveloping craft professionals who are trained andcapable under the highest professional standards.Because of these students, that vision has consistentlybecome a reality.

WELCOME TO THE ANNUAL REPORTA WORD FROM DR. WAYNE KELLYPRESIDENT, CRAFT TRAINING CENTERYears ago, my grandfather gave me a small CASEpocketknife. It was something of his that hevalued. He entrusted it to me when he was surethat I would use it and value it as he did. I still do.The crafts men and women I have worked withover the years were a lot like my grandfather. Theyhad something of value but were careful who theygave it to. Attaining a skill or craft is not just about getting a job but possessing a skill that provides alivelihood. Craft knowledge is obtained withmentorship, time, and practice. Those who staythe course will possess abilities that not allpeople are able or willing to do. The Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend began its mission over thirty years agowith two basic priorities. One; Prepare a skilled workforce to meet the needs of anever-growing coastal bend economy. Two; Produce workers who would receive theircredentials based on their merit. Merit simply means that a worker must physicallydemonstrate their skill and abilities to a set of standards in the presence of a skilledcraftsman. Willingness to work combined will ability + performance = merit.This merit shop philosophy is a winning combination. It provides a sustainableworkforce for local industry and a substantial livelihood for the craft workers. Thereis a byproduct that the skilled worker experiences that is often overlooked by oursociety, it is the dignity of work. Dignity in who we are, connected to the quality of ourwork we produce is a much-needed commodity in our present society. We oftendefine ourselves by what we do for a living. There is dignity in work and especially theability to do skilled work.Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend is not just a place to learn a craft but also anopportunity to experience the dignity of work. It is a value we hope to pass on to thenext generation of craft workers. I am proud to be a part of the exchange. -Doc Kelly

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Accredited Training & Education Facility (ATEF) is the title given to a location that conducts anddelivers NCCER training under an Accredited Training Sponsor (ATS) organization. 12345678 910111213Marked are the countiesrepresenting multiple organizationsthat received their NCCERcredentials through Craft TrainingCenter, to provide for the futureWorkforce of the Coastal Bend.For those that cannotmake it to the CTC, wetrain trainers to provideinstruction in other highschools and communitycolleges throughout theCoastal Bend.

7433 Leopard St., Bldg. 1 Corpus Christi TX , 78409c s c c b . o r gP.O. Box 23066, Corpus Christi TX, 78403( 3 6 1 ) 2 8 9 - 5 8 5 6TRAINING THE WORLD'STRAINING THE WORLD'SWORKFORCEWORKFORCE

Supporting the Craft Training Center students is vital to maintaining a welltrained workforce to serve our local contracting needs. When you donate tothe ABC-TCB scholarship fund, or participate in the annual ABC events, youare making a difference!ABC-TCBScholarshipProgram"JOCKO"JOHNTAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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assessment credentials 15,00015,00018,00018,000students 1.5 MILLION1.5 MILLIONtraining hours DECADE OF ExcellenceThroughout the lastdecade 18,000 Adult andHigh School students havewalked through our doorsand have completed somelevel of training andmodule completionAn additional 15,000students have taken theNCCER assessment forcredentialsOver the last decade ourstudents have receivedover 1.5 Million hours oftraining

7433 Leopard St.Corpus Christi, Texas 78409wkelly@ctccb.orgwkelly@ctccb.orgjwilson@ctccb.orgjwilson@ctccb.orgccavazos@ctccb.orgccavazos@ctccb.orgrvaldez@ctccb.orgrvaldez@ctccb.orgmgarcia@ctccb.orgmgarcia@ctccb.orgJanel WilsonVictoria Hallmarketing@ctccb.orgmarketing@ctccb.orgCyndie CavazosHS Student Services CoordinatorRosa ValdezAssessment CoordinatorMelinda GarciaAdult Programs CoordinatorWayne KellyPresident(361)289-1636M-Th: 8:00am - 5:00pmFriday: 8:00am - 3:00pmCraft Training Center OfficeCraft Training Center OfficeControllerMarketing CoordinatorC O N T A C T U SRon BrewerMaintenance

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2023 Board of Directors............................................... 3Mission/History Timeline.............................................. 4Why We Need CTC........................................................ 5-6College VS. Trade School.............................................7-8Merit Shop Success.........................................................9Where Are They Now?..................................................12-14CTC Graduates Average Annual Income............11College VS. Trade School: ROI..................................10Industry Investing Billions............................................. 15The Future of America JH Summer Camp..........16TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSHigh School Program.....................................................1718Adult Program...................................................................ATEF.........................................................................................19ABC-TCB Scholarship Program................................. 21Thank You Partners/Donors.......................................22Connect With Us..............................................................Contact Us...........................................................................2324Contractor Safety Council.......................................... 20

2023 Board of DirectorsChairmanJason WilliamsPerformance Contractors, Inc. Vice ChairmanMike FessendenFlint Hills ResourcesSecretary/TreasurerRobert E. ParkerREP HoldingsKyle BuddBudd ElectricJohn DavidsonJ.M. Davidson, Inc. Scott LewisMMR GroupAdam SmithValero RefiningBrad WeissEquistar Chemical, L.P.David BurtChemours Corpus Christi PlantSteven SnyderSR Trident

Our MissionThe Associated Builders & Contractors Merit Shop Training Program, Inc., DBA CraftTraining Center of the Coastal Bend strives to meet the shared manpower needs of theCommunity, Business, and Industry by providing education for the construction industry.Our goal is to develop craft professionals who are trained and capable under the highestprofessional standards.Our History1987 1994 19972007 2008 2013AssociatedBuilders &Contractors MeritShop TrainingProgram isformed.Accreditedas aTrainingCenter. DBA to CraftTrainingCenter of theCoastal BendBuildingopens on CSCcampus,34,000 squarefeet. High SchoolProgram isimplemented.New facilitiesopen to72,000 squarefeet.

NCCER Core is designed as a rigorous, competency-based, industry-recognized program for career andtechnical education. Students may complete therequired elements sooner or later than therecommended 150 hours of knowledge and skills-basedinstruction, depending on their individual proficiency inmastering the content.Why We Need CTCSAFETY FIRSTA safe workforce is good business, and we start with NCCERtraining. According to the National Safety Council, money is lostevery time an accident occurs.$1,100 with any accident$42,000 if that accident requires a medicalevaluation.$1.2 Million if the worker dies.

Forbes magazine posted that there are 7.5 millionopen jobs but only 6.5 million people are activelylooking for jobs. Business insider reported that there is animmediate need for 1/2 million manufacturing jobs.If those jobs are not filled by 2030, the US will losea trillion dollars in unmet revenue. Mike Rowe works foundation CTC Helps Fill The GapWe help fill the gap of skilled trade workers. Our industry partnersprovide scholarships and low tuition costs to provide high qualitytraining at a very affordable cost.Skilled Workers Are More Efficient Industry realizes the benefit of Merit Shop and craft trainedworkers compared to other training programs. Top refinerymanagers have seen turnarounds completed faster and withbetter quality when using Craft Trained workers.

College VS Trade School28% Of Bachelor'sDegree Programs have anegative ROI whenadjusting for the risk ofnon-completion. About 33% of HighSchool completersenroll in 4-YearInstitutions. 66.9% Of High SchoolGraduates will enterthe workforce. 28%66.9%33%

College VS Trade SchoolAverage annual cost atCraft Training Center Average annualpay of an entry-level trade worker. Average annual pay ofa college graduate intheir first year. $1,800$40,453$56,900