SOUTH BAY ONE-STOP BUSINESS & CAREER CENTERS
Turner Construction - Inglewood
Workforce History:
Turner Construction is a North America-based, international construction services company and a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community. With a staff of 5,200 employees, the company completes $10 billion of construction on 1,500 projects each year.
Workforce Challenge:
Hollywood Park Land Company, owned by The Kroenke Group, selected the team of Turner/AECOM HUNT JV to oversee construction of a 70,000-seat stadium for the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. The joint venture, combining two of the world’s largest construction and engineering management firms, has built 17 stadiums for National Football League teams and renovated 10 others.
Outcomes & Benefits:
The South Bay Workforce Investment Board through its Inglewood One-Stop and partnership with PDA, Inc. established the Construction Utilities Pathway Program (CUPP) to supply a pipeline of qualified candidates and provide support services and access to training and employment in the construction industry. The Turner/AECOM HUNT JV team has partnered with the CUPP program to provide training and job placement for union member or individuals interested in joining a union. Additionally, Turner/AECOM HUNT JV, has committed to a 100% union job site, is further committed to ensuring 30% of construction related jobs are targeted for local area residents with a 15% Inglewood resident apprenticeship goal. To date, in collaboration with the CUPP Program and PDA, Inc., the Turner/AECOM HUNT JV team is successfully meeting its hiring goals including hundreds of apprentices, a high percentage of minorities and Inglewood residents are working on this groundbreaking legacy project for the City of Inglewood.