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Build It KC CDL program starts May 2026

Build IT KC is SWD’s flagship pre-apprenticeship workforce program, designed to prepare individuals for success in the construction industry.
Build It KC is more than training — it’s a launchpad for long-term careers in construction and trades, empowering individuals while strengthening communities
The AI Lab for Workforce Integration is an introductory course designed to help new learners explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the construction and manufacturing industries. This beginner‑level class provides a supportive, hands‑on learning environment where students gain foundational skills in digital tools, basic automation concepts, and real‑world applications of AI on job sites and production floors.
Through guided activities, demonstrations, and simple project‑based learning, participants build confidence using technology while discovering how AI improves safety, efficiency, and problem‑solving in the skilled trades. No prior technical experience is required. By the end of the course, students will understand key industry trends, develop essential digital literacy, and be prepared to continue into more advanced workforce training programs.

INTENTIONAL PROGRAM
Learners step into an equity‑centered future workforce with a confident, community‑rooted collective voice as they gain foundational AI skills. They then discover how equitable technology practices support communities in growing together and expanding shared opportunities.
They also discover how equitable technology practices support communities in growing together and expanding shared opportunities.
• personal empowerment
• collective empowerment
• shaping equitable futures

Students will begin learning the basics of commercial truck driving in an classroom group setting. Topics covered will be Vehicle Systems, Pre-Trip Inspection, Initial Road Orientation. Students must complete chapters 1-16 of learning as required by the FMCSA.
EXAMS:
ADVANCED DRIVING TECHNIQUES
Students will cover topics such as Defensive Driving, Road Safety & Regulations. Students will complete chapters 17-24 of classroom teaching and application practice. Qualified students will be eligible to begin on-road driving in a closed course environment.
EXAMS:
Topics covered this week include Backing, Parking, Coupling/Uncoupling Trailers. Students will complete chapters 25-27 of classroom teaching and application practice. and closed course training, students will be eligible to begin on-road driving training.
EXAM: Course Quiz (Pass: 80%
Students will be covering the technical aspects of driving in various terrains – Urban, Rural, and Highway Driving.
EXAM: Final Exam (Pass: 80%)
The course will include Mock Exams (Pre-Trip, Range, Road). Students will learn CDL Testing Prep and Certification Readiness.
EXAM: Course Quiz (Pass: 80%)

At Strategic Workforce Development Inc., we are guided by core values that shape our work. Integrity, community, and empowerment are central to everything we do.
Around 350 successful Build It KC graduates, over 5000 people employed

JOB FAIRS
1. We host Annual Job fairs. Our job fair invites fair hiring employers.
2. Pre-Apprenticeship Trades Workforce Readiness Training Program
3. Jobs Club

Our upcoming
Build It KC our Flagship Training program for Turner Construction and LECET Laborers Union will begin on Feb 2026

Social Changemaker Aaron Levitt Foundation Award 2019
Determined Inc award 2019
1 Million Cups 2022
Shumaker Foundation Social Justice 2022 -2024
AmeriCorps 2025
CDBG Economic Success 2024 - 2025
Workforce development is essential for a healthy economy and community. At Strategic Workforce Development Inc., we advocate for policies and programs that support job training, education, and employment opportunities. We work tirelessly to ensure that everyone has access to the resources they need to succeed. By raising awareness and collaborating with stakeholders, we aim to create systemic change that benefits all. Stand with us as we champion workforce development initiatives.
Entrepreneurship drives innovation and economic growth. Strategic Workforce Development Inc. is committed to supporting local entrepreneurs through workshops, mentorship programs, and access to resources. We believe that by nurturing aspiring businesses, we can create a vibrant and sustainable economy. Our goal is to empower aspiring business owners with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed. Join us in cultivating a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.





The industry presents a career opportunity within sector valued at over one trillion dollars.
Our 2021 graduate, Asst Foreman to Supervisor
Our 2025 graduate is an Iron Worker with Local 10
Our 2019 graduate with the Carpenters Union
Our 2025 graduate with the Local 266
Our 2020 graduate secured multiple jobs









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