About
Workforce Development
K-12 Workforce Development Program
Our K–12 Workforce Development Program is about inspiring the next generation of builders and leaders. Through hands-on learning experiences, classroom partnerships, and career exposure opportunities, we introduce students to the construction industry and the many pathways it offers. By connecting education with real-world applications, we help students explore interests, build confidence, and envision futures where they can dramatically improve the communities they serve.
“Your support has been felt in meaningful, tangible ways that extend far beyond meals and schedules. Through hands-on engineering projects, you've given our young men the opportunity to apply classroom concepts to real-world challenges, sparking curiosity, problem-solving, and pride in their growing skills. Your job-site tours have demystified the trades, exposing students to the professionals who bring blueprints to life and showing them tangible paths to rewarding careers in construction and related fields.”
Monnie Lee Bush Jr., Founder & CEO, Victory Project
“Shook’s genuine involvement and willingness to support students in hands-on learning experiences pave the way for lasting positive change in our region. It’s clear that Shook Construction is not just building structures, but also building brighter futures for students, families, and the communities we serve together.”
Michelle Lewter, President/CEO, Connect For Success North Carolina
“The partnership between Shook Construction and the Montgomery County Educational Service Center has been instrumental in shaping the future of countless students and preparing them for successful careers in skilled trades and construction management. Shook Construction has demonstrated a profound commitment to ensuring that educators are equipped to guide students on their career journeys. This initiative plays a crucial role in connecting classroom learning with real-world applications, helping students understand the diverse opportunities available in the construction field.”
Shannon Cox, Superintendent, Montgomery County Educational Service Center
"Shook participates annually in the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge, helping expose more than 1,000 K–8 students each year to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Their highly popular, interactive exhibit connects the excitement of college basketball with real-world STEM applications, inspiring curiosity and career exploration among young students."
Terry Slaybaugh, Volunteer Chair, The Big Hoopla
"Shook has demonstrated a clear and sustained commitment to increasing access to the construction trades for individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the industry. Their actions reflect more than intent—they reflect leadership. By showing up consistently, collaborating across organizations, and investing in inclusive hiring practices, Shook has helped expand opportunities for Cleveland residents while strengthening the local talent pipeline. The Built Environment Collaborative, housed at Greater Cleveland Works, brings together more than 20 community partners working to connect Cleveland residents to careers in the construction trades. Shook actively partners with several of these organizations, including Cleveland Builds, ACE Mentor Program, and the Spanish American Committee. Across these partnerships, Shook is consistently recognized as a respected, responsive, and solutions-oriented partner — one that listens, adapts, and follows through."
Renée Timberlake, Director of the Built Environment Collaborative, Greater Cleveland Works
2025 Impact
Events to K-12 Students
Students Reached Through Workforce Development Events
