Join The CAWS

CAWS is a membership organization voluntarily created by the construction industry. Faced with an aging workforce, construction industry leaders hope to build an employee base that is more representative of the community at large while training new workers to fill future jobs. CAWS members come from across the industry— owners, developers, contractors, unions, subcontractors and community organizations— all dedicated to diversifying the trades.

If you want to join this effort to create a regional system that diversifies and draws more workers into the construction trades, please contact CAWS for more information.

Members of CAWS are recognized leaders throughout the construction industry. By being a CAWS Member you belong to a coalition that voluntarily meets and exceeds industry standards and are paving the way to fundamentally changing the outlook on workforce diversity.

CAWS represents a unique blend of businesses, trade unions, workforce organizations, educators and community organizations around the Portland Metro Region.

CAWS is a membership organization made up of an elite group of industry professionals, dedicated to establishing industry standards and sustainable practices.

Its never to late to join the CAWS!

Mission Statement: Through engagement of a broad coalition of private and public stakeholders CAWS will support, inform and advocate for the development of
a regional comprehensive system that creates a diverse and skilled workforce for the construction industry, increasing the representation of persons of color and women.

Contact Us: John Gardner, CAWS Investment Manager | 503.478-7354 • Michelle Schleich, CAWS Administrative Support | 503.478-7337
111 SW 5th Ave, Suite 1150 Portland, OR 97204 | 503.478.7337 fax: 503.478.7437