AEC Unites

AEC Unites facilitates intentional opportunities for Black talent and Black-owned businesses in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Our work will focus on two pillars: 1. Talent: Serve as the premier resource for Black talent to identify pathways to careers and leadership opportunities in the AEC industry. *Create a career launch pad including industry exposure, mentorship, professional development, and coaching, with certifications and trainings for career advancement. *Create a talent pipeline into the AEC industry through partnerships with the Federal Government to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other groups. 2. Businesses: Create sustainable opportunities and support Black-owned businesses to advance their growth and business capacity in the AEC industry. *Encourage our clients (public and private) to provide sustainable opportunities to work with Black-owned businesses. *Create a playbook for members on how to procure sustainable opportunities with Black-owned businesses. *Create a robust database of Black-owned AEC businesses. As leaders in the AEC space, we know that we can—and must—do more to create career paths for Black professionals and retain their talents in our industry.