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NORTHEAST CONSTRUCTION TRADES WORKFORCE COALITION INC
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY · EIN 932995059 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B01 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · nctwc.org
revenue
$234K
expenses
$202K
net assets
$35K
employees
1
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE AWARENESS ABOUT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN TEH SKILLED TRADES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Northeast Construction Trades Workforce Coalition (NCTWC) promotes career opportunities in the skilled trades, focusing on changing perceptions and increasing awareness among students and parents. Founded in 2018 and based in Saratoga Springs, NY, the organization partners with schools and construction businesses to deliver hands-on educational programs from elementary through high school. It emphasizes that trade careers offer competitive pay, job security, and pathways that can include college or apprenticeships.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Construction Camp for Girls
One-week summer camp for girls in grades 5–7 that provides hands-on experience with tools and construction techniques, career guidance, and exposure to nontraditional roles in the trades.
Dodecahedron Build
STEM-integrated in-school activity where students construct geometric models to learn spatial reasoning and applied math concepts relevant to construction.
Job Shadowing and Site Tours
Program connecting students with local businesses and construction sites for real-world experience, including tours and short-term job shadowing with remodelers, homebuilders, and commercial contractors.
Toolbox Assembly Program
Hands-on program for 2nd through 5th graders where students build their own toolbox, learn about basic tools, and are introduced to construction careers through interactive sessions led by industry professionals.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 2 activities
    • Conducts outreach to schools and counselors to promote trade careers
      Engages with over 40 schools and provides resources to school counselors to promote construction trade careers. Includes career days, presentations, and distribution of guidance materials to students and parents.
    • Provides career exploration and job exposure opportunities for students
      Offers job shadowing, construction site tours, and local business visits for students to engage with professionals and explore career pathways in the construction trades. Includes structured programs such as a career exploration initiative that led to student employment.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 2 activities
    • Hosts targeted construction programs for girls and underrepresented groups
      Runs summer camps and specialized workshops for girls, including a one-week camp with Whitbeck Construction and WSWHE BOCES, providing hands-on experience with power tools and career guidance to address gender disparities in the construction trades.
    • Organizes hands-on construction education programs for K–12 students
      Conducts in-school and camp-based activities for students from 2nd through 12th grade, including building toolboxes, charcuterie boards, and other construction projects, integrating math, science, and technology to introduce careers in the trades. Programs include the Student Toolbox Build and summer camps with hands-on tool use and project building.
  • Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
    • Advocates for construction trade careers at the state level
      Engages in legislative advocacy by inviting member companies to events and meeting with state officials, such as the New York State Department of Labor Commissioner, to promote workforce development in the construction trades.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Hosts community and fundraising events
      Organizes annual events such as the Capital Region Gives Back fundraiser and membership mixers to celebrate community impact, engage stakeholders, and promote the organization’s mission.
  • Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
    • Improves digital accessibility for people with disabilities
      Invests in website accessibility improvements and regularly scans for barriers using UserWay’s Accessibility Scanner to ensure inclusive access to organizational resources and programs.
  • Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
    • Promotes vocational training and trade careers as a viable educational pathway
      Highlights the benefits of careers in the skilled trades, including job security, competitive salaries, benefits, and lack of college debt, to students, parents, and educators as a practical alternative to traditional four-year college paths.
  • Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
    • Supports workforce development through membership and capacity building
      Offers membership to companies and organizations to advance workforce development in the trades. Provides benefits including logo visibility, event sponsorships, promotional opportunities, and access to student programs to strengthen industry engagement and career pipelines.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$234K
Contributions & grants$234K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$202K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$96K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$35K
Cash$35K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$35K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +3044.2%
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • Andersen Windows & Doors Partner — Sponsor of the NCTWC membership mixer and supporter of the Coalition’s mission to promote careers in the trades.
  • Become a Sponsor Partner — Refers to a related page outlining sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
  • Caffe Italia Ristorante Partner — Sponsor of the 6th Annual Capital Region Gives Back fundraiser.
  • Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Partner — Employer of Nancy Liddle, Managing Program Coordinator, indicating organizational collaboration in career and technical education.
  • Curtis Lumber Partner — Hosts career days to provide students with insights into the sales and operations side of the construction industry.
  • Curtis Lumber Partner — Supports the coalition by enabling employee participation and leadership, including Doug Ford and Pam Stott.
  • Curtis Lumber Co. Partner — Sponsor of the NCTWC membership mixer and supporter of the Coalition’s mission to promote careers in the trades; leadership involved in founding the Coalition.
  • Degraff – Bloom Custom Home Builders Partner — Sponsor of the NCTWC membership mixer and supporter of the Coalition’s mission to promote careers in the trades.
  • Galway CSD Partner — Employer of Sam Ratti, Jr/Sr High School Principal, indicating direct school district collaboration.
  • LeChase Construction Partner — Sponsor of the NCTWC membership mixer and supporter of the Coalition’s mission to promote careers in the trades.
  • Mark Mulholland Partner — Emcee of the 6th Annual Capital Region Gives Back event.
  • Munter Enterprises Partner — Participates in career exploration programs and has hired participants from coalition initiatives.
  • New York State Department of Labor Government — Met with Commissioner Roberta Reardon to discuss joint workforce development initiatives.
  • North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Partner — Employer of Christopher Dugan, Business Manager, indicating labor union partnership.
  • Rotor-Matic Sewer & Drain Solutions Partner — Sponsor of the 6th Annual Capital Region Gives Back fundraiser.
  • Samantha Nass Floral Design Partner — Donated floral bouquets for honorees at the 6th Annual Capital Region Gives Back event.
  • Saratoga Builders Association Coalition — Original founding group from which the NCTWC task force emerged.
  • Saratoga Builders Association Partner — Collaborates with the coalition through shared board membership and joint workforce development initiatives.
  • Saratoga Builders Association Partner — Original task force host and foundational partner in the creation of the Northeast Construction Trades Workforce Coalition.
  • Saratoga Warren Washington Workforce Development Board Partner — Collaborates with the Youth Committee to promote construction trades careers to students and educators.
  • UserWay Partner — Partners with UserWay to power the website accessibility widget and scanner.
  • WSWHE BOCES Partner — Co-hosted a construction camp for girls with NCTWC, contributing to youth workforce development in the trades.
  • WSWHE BOCES Partner — Involves retired staff member Nancy DeStefano, indicating institutional connection to educational services for workforce development.
  • Whitbeck Construction Partner — Collaborated with NCTWC to host a one-week construction camp for girls, providing expertise and program support.
  • Whitbeck Construction Partner — Collaborated with the organization to deliver a hands-on construction education program for elementary students.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Advocacy for Vocational Training as an Equitable Alternative
    methodology: career_and_technical_education_alternative
    By promoting career and technical education as a hands-on, job-focused alternative to traditional college, we advance equity in career access because this pathway provides economically and academically underserved students with dignified, skilled work opportunities without the burden of student debt.
  • Curriculum-Integrated Career Education
    methodology: curriculum_integration
    By integrating construction trade activities into school curricula—particularly in math, science, and technology—we demonstrate the practical application of academic learning, because linking education to tangible careers increases student engagement and perception of the trades as a viable pathway.
  • Early Career Engagement Through Experiential Learning
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By engaging students early through hands-on, project-based construction activities integrated with academic subjects, we build interest and confidence in skilled trades careers because experiential learning makes abstract concepts tangible and increases relevance to real-world careers.