Partnering with Small and Disadvantaged Businesses Enterprises (DBEs)
Positive Change Happens When We Work Together
It’s part of our philosophy to build relationships with and encourage Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to participate in our construction projects as subcontractors.
Through the Construction Partnering Program (CPP) KA has had multiple formal mentoring relationships for over a decade with diverse-owned businesses as we seek to build their capabilities and grow their businesses.
“Kraus-Anderson has amazing systems and processes that have helped them maintain and grow into an incredible legacy with longstanding relationships. To formally enter into a partnership where I can learn from that kind of legacy, and to have Kraus-Anderson open their doors and say, how can we teach you in a way that benefits you... It's pretty humbling as a small business."
- Missy Scherber, Owner T Scherber
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders
We're Passionate About Our Industry and Committed to Passing it on
Through our partnerships with programs such as ACE Mentor, Construction Career Pathways, Girl Scouts River Valleys ‘Power Girls’, 218 Trades and Construct Tomorrow, KA is able to provide insights and opportunities to students interested in construction professions and trades. In addition, our college internship program provides important hands-on, skills-based learning opportunities for university-level students. These partnerships and programs reflect our ongoing dedication to providing early, real-world experience and insight to students from all backgrounds.
What it Means to Us
Every day, we strive to make the KA workplace a welcoming, safe and rewarding environment for all. We run our business aligned with our core values, meaning that everyone is treated with fairness and respect. This is how we build and maintain trusting relationships with clients, subcontractors, tenants and the community, and why our employees feel they belong to a strong values-centered organization.
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