"AGC of St. Louis engaged in strategic planning in December of 1999," Len Toenjes, president of that organization recalled on Feb. 10 before a ballroom of people at the Millennium Hotel. "Under the action plan item of 'workforce,' a general objective was 'increase workforce availability and improve quality.' The fourth action item under this general objective was to 'pursue establishment of a charter construction school.'"

On Feb. 10th that ballroom full of people celebrated the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Construction Careers Center, also known as "Triple C" to its students, faculty, and supporters. 