Top Picture: Calla Davy, ISEC Inc., Business Development. Bottom left photo: Davy and Build California Workforce Outreach Manager, Lyn Sam at a Build California event. Bottom right photo: Davy sharing information about careers in construction with students.
In January through November 2024, Build California reached over 53,600 youth and job seekers at 135 school and community activations. We would not have been able to achieve this without the help of our amazing Build California Ambassadors. Currently, we have 113 construction industry Ambassadors participating in the program.
Build California Ambassadors are industry professionals who are passionate about educating and supporting the next generation of California’s construction workforce. By sharing their own construction career journey, they help to inspire students and make it possible for Build California’s presence to reach across the state.
Calla Davy, ISEC Inc., Business Development, has been part of the Build California Ambassador team since October 2023. Her commitment to the program and her passion for inspiring women of color to pursue careers in the trades is inspiring. We caught up with Davy to ask her a few questions about her experience in the industry and as an Ambassador. Here’s what she had to say!
Build California: What is your unique construction story and how do you think it will help inspire students to join the industry?
Davy: My unique story is that I never desired to be in construction, but now that I am integral part of my company and subsequently this industry, I would not change it for the world. I want other young minority women to know they have a place in construction and can be successful, without obtaining a 4-year degree.
Build California: Why are you passionate about supporting the next generation of construction workers?
Davy: I am passionate about this cause because I started my construction career at a later stage of my work tenure. If I would have been told about the construction industry opportunities at a younger age, I would be much further along.
Build California: What is your favorite part about being a Build California Ambassador?
Davy: I love connecting with young people and showing them available career paths. I want our younger generation to know there is an alternate choice to college and joining the army.
Build California: Why do you think others should become Ambassadors?
Davy: I think every construction professional should become an Aambassador because we have a large attrition issue to address, a lot of older workers are going to start retiring and we do not have the workforce to replace them. This will create a labor shortage nationwide.
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If you’re interested in learning more about the Build California Ambassador program, join the upcoming Ambassador Forum on January 23, 2025, from 3 – 4 p.m. This virtual meetup is open to all. You will learn what sets Build California apart with its unique approach to workforce development, ensuring the construction industry can effectively connect with the upcoming generation. You’ll gain insight into Build California’s activities in 2025, including how we inspire and mobilize the next wave of construction professionals. Register now!
