Mission Statement
AEC Unites facilitates intentional opportunities for Black talent and Black-owned businesses in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.
OUR Goals
- Inspire, promote, and ensure equity and inclusion in the AEC industry.
- Unite the AEC industry in a commitment to unlock the power of diversity, equity and inclusion within the Black community.
- Build Black-owned business capacity through intentional procurement strategies, partnering, mentoring, and training.
- Attract, build, and advance Black talent within the AEC industry.
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Pillars and strategy
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.
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.
