AEC Unites
@aec_unites
Washington, District of Columbia Non-profit OrganizationsOverview
About AEC Unites
AEC Unites facilitates intentional opportunities for Black talent and Black-owned businesses in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.
Our work will focus on two pillars:
1. Talent: Serve as the premier resource for Black talent to identify pathways to careers and leadership opportunities in the AEC industry.
*Create a career launch pad including industry exposure, mentorship, professional development, and coaching, with certifications and trainings for career advancement.
*Create a talent pipeline into the AEC industry through partnerships with the Federal Government to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other groups.
2. Businesses: Create sustainable opportunities and support Black-owned businesses to advance their growth and business capacity in the AEC industry.
*Encourage our clients (public and private) to provide sustainable opportunities to work with Black-owned businesses.
*Create a playbook for members on how to procure sustainable opportunities with Black-owned businesses.
*Create a robust database of Black-owned AEC businesses.
As leaders in the AEC space, we know that we can—and must—do more to create career paths for Black professionals and retain their talents in our industry.
Our work will focus on two pillars:
1. Talent: Serve as the premier resource for Black talent to identify pathways to careers and leadership opportunities in the AEC industry.
*Create a career launch pad including industry exposure, mentorship, professional development, and coaching, with certifications and trainings for career advancement.
*Create a talent pipeline into the AEC industry through partnerships with the Federal Government to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other groups.
2. Businesses: Create sustainable opportunities and support Black-owned businesses to advance their growth and business capacity in the AEC industry.
*Encourage our clients (public and private) to provide sustainable opportunities to work with Black-owned businesses.
*Create a playbook for members on how to procure sustainable opportunities with Black-owned businesses.
*Create a robust database of Black-owned AEC businesses.
As leaders in the AEC space, we know that we can—and must—do more to create career paths for Black professionals and retain their talents in our industry.