Construction Leadership Program
The CAWV Construction Leadership Program was established in 2023 to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the construction industry by providing participants with the knowledge, skills, and connections necessary for long-term success. Designed to strengthen leadership capacity within member companies, the program emphasizes professional growth, strategic thinking, and effective management practices. Through a combination of classroom learning, interactive discussions, and exposure to industry leaders, participants gain a deeper understanding of the construction business, enhance their leadership abilities, and build valuable relationships that contribute to both personal and organizational advancement.
WHO SHOULD REGISTER: The Construction Leadership Program is for any member in a leadership role or moving into a leadership position. The program is ideal for estimators, safety coordinators, operation managers, project managers, field resource coordinators, construction superintendents, and others in the construction field. This program is limited to 25 participants.
WHEN ARE COURSES: Courses will be held every other Thursday at varying times (breakfast and/or lunch will be provided). Classes will be held from mid-January through the end of May. Course schedule and times will be subject to change based on speaker availability.
WHERE ARE COURSES: Locations will be held in different areas of the state based on the speaker and host of each course.
COURSE MATERIALS: Each participant will receive a program binder that will be used for the duration of the course program. Participants will use the binder to store handouts, notes, presentation slides, and more. The information gathered throughout the duration of the program can be used as a future resource.
ATTENDANCE: Each participant may only miss ONE course to be eligible for graduation. Participants will receive a calendar invite for each course as well as a reminder two days prior. Each calendar invite will include time, location, hosts, sponsors, and speaker information.
SURVEYS AND THANK YOU NOTES: Each participant must complete a course survey and write a thank you note to the speaker at the end of each course. This will provide feedback to the speaker and the CAWV.
GRADUATION: Graduation will be held at the CAWV Annual Meeting at The Greenbrier on July 11, 2026.
COST: The cost is $1,000 for CAWV Members and $2,000 for Non-Members
DEADLINE: The deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025. Contact Shelly Hartley at (304) 342-1166 or shartley@cawv.org for more information.
Please register before December 5, 2025.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
See below the CLP class rosters.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Become a
- Company logo in newsletter, website, and West Virginia Construction News magazine
- Signage and recognition at featured CLP course breakfast or lunch
- Company logo in newsletter, website, and West Virginia Construction News magazine
- Partner signage and recognition at featured CLP course
- Recognition in featured course email invitation
- Opportunity to provide your company swag to course participants
- Company logo in newsletter, website, and West Virginia Construction News magazine
- Leader signage and recognition at featured CLP course
- Recognition in featured course email invitation
- Opportunity to provide your company swag to course participants
- Opportunity to be an introductory speaker at a featured course
- Recognition at the President’s Banquet at the CLP graduation held at the CAWV Annual Meeting at The Greenbrier in July
- Company logo in newsletter, website, and West Virginia Construction News magazine
- Champion signage and recognition at EVERY course
- Recognition in ALL course email invitations
- Opportunity to provide your company's swag to course participants
- Opportunity to be an introductory speaker at a featured course
- Recognition at the President’s Banquet at the CLP graduation held at the CAWV Annual Meeting at The Greenbrier in July
- Opportunity to participate in the CLP Graduation
- Champion Sponsor recognition in the CAWV Annual Meeting printed program