Construction plays a fundamental role in the economic well-being of Wyoming, but the sector’s workforce training was limited, even before the pandemic, forcing Wyoming companies to recruit workers from adjacent states at a high cost. In many cases, workers return to their native states after a project is completed.
In response to this need for training, the civil and architectural engineering department at the University of Wyoming has developed a four-year construction management degree and workforce training programs for individuals, along with a certificate training program that offers five modules for companies and their workers.