Professional & Leadership Development

At UCON, we are passionate about elevating leaders in the construction industry through comprehensive education and training. Our programs—taught by experienced labor staff—include the Project Management Career Advancement (PMCA) series, Project Engineer Bootcamp, Executive Leadership training, and free on-demand resources exclusively for members. These courses sharpen skills in project management, leadership, technical effectiveness, communication, and safety.

Professional development isn’t just nice to have—it drives retention and addresses the industry’s most pressing workforce challenges. Research shows that organizations offering robust training and leadership programs see over 30–35% higher employee retention than those that don’t. At the same time, contractors nationwide invested $1.6 billion in workforce development in 2023, with more than 1.3 million course attendances reported. Yet over 90% of firms still struggle to find qualified workers, especially in project management, supervisory, and leadership roles. UCON’s commitment to continuous learning directly tackles this skills gap, helping members retain talent, build loyalty, and stay competitive and future-ready.

Whether you’re stepping into your first lead role, supervising a project, or guiding corporate strategy, our education program is designed to build capability, confidence, and career growth.

Link to Professional Development Calendar