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Community Empowerment

TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ECONOMIC INCLUSION

Helping Communities Thrive Economically

Let’s build together with purpose.

Together, we can drive positive impact in communities.  By partnering with small, local, and diverse businesses, and helping to bring more people to the construction industry, we can create opportunities and change lives.

Supplier Development

The growth of local, small and diverse businesses is essential to our industry. More importantly, it contributes to the overall economic wellbeing of our communities. Our focus is not about 'checking boxes,' it's about ensuring there is robust and real participation for partners on our projects. By creating access and opportunity to meaningful contracting and career opportunities, we enable our trade partners to thrive.

We’re intentional about meeting qualified firms based on criteria including previous experience, qualifications, and price.  We seek to engage firms including but not limited to small, local, and diverse firms including certified Disabled, Disadvantaged, LGBTQ+, Minority, Veteran, Women Owned, among others.

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Workforce Development

Creating More Opportunities in Construction

The construction industry needs more skilled labor.  In fact, we need a half a million people on top of normal demand (NRCA – Construction Industry Will Need More Than Half a Million Workers in 2024). To build tomorrow, the world needs laborers, carpenters, electricians, ironworkers, equipment operators, masons, and much more.  At Mortenson, we partner with customers and community organizations to help bring more people into the construction industry and invite talented people to build a career.

Geodis Park Impact

Allegiant Stadium Impact

Climate Pledge Impact

Meaningful Engagement

You need a partner who makes it their business to know your business.   Our Community Empowerment programs and practices are intentionally designed to create opportunity for people and businesses – through mentoring and technical assistance, allyship and partnerships or workforce development training and resources to drive operational excellence. 

I’m gaining confidence every day. I love my career choice. Busting rebar on my first job was brutal — mentally and physically challenging. It was go, go, go all day, every day. Once I got through that, and it didn’t break me, I knew this was the career for me.
Emelia, Ironworker on Climate Pledge Arena
Emelia Ironworker on Climate Pledge Arena
 

Prioritizing Diversity Across Our Industry

Community Empowerment Team

Mortenson’s Community Empowerment team is your dedicated partner, collaborating closely with you to build stronger, more vibrant communities and create lasting positive change together. If you’re interested in learning more about Supplier Development or Workforce Development opportunities, please reach out to the team.

MEET THE TEAM
 
Mortenson…believes in partnerships and shared success achieved through trust, transparency, and customer service. As a result, they have become a trusted partner of the Community.
Bryan D. Meyers, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick project in Scottsdale, AZ
Bryan D. Meyers Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick project in Scottsdale, AZ
 

Construction Inclusion Week 

As a founding firm and 2023 chair of Construction Inclusion Week, Mortenson is proud to stand alongside other industry leaders committed to making change. 

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Building Diverse Teams, Leaders and Career Opportunities

Rapidly building a larger and more sustainable workforce is crucial to our industry’s success. It is up to us to cultivate a culture and team of diverse talent to solve these challenges and take us to new heights.

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