CPI Foundation

Active duty military, construction career pathways

The premier military-to-civilian transition program, serving as a force multiplier for construction industry workforce and national park stewardship.

We proudly support military, construction, and national parks

As an approved Department of Defense SkillBridge provider and partner of the Department of Interior/National Park Service and the US construction industry, we train and connect active duty service members with well-matched construction careers nationwide while contributing to the stewardship of our national parks.

Learn More
Learn More
Training
Hours
250,000+
Partners Engaged
100+
Projects Completed
130+
Economic Impact
$214M
Sam Pritchard

Sam Pritchard

Sam Pritchard, a Soldier who went from active duty to joining the construction industry as an Office Engineer with one of the country’s leading general contractors.

Learn More
Learn More
Nico Rano

Nico Rano

Nico Rano Steps into Leadership with Fulton-Coastcon Construction

Learn More
Learn More
Joseph Lemieux

Joseph Lemieux

A Master Sergeant with 26 years of service in the U.S. Army, Joseph Lemieux, is another service member who has successfully transitioned into a promising career through CPI’s industry internship program.

Learn More
Learn More
Jeremy Griffin

Jeremy Griffin

A dedicated U.S. Army Soldier with over 20 years of experience in the defense logistics, Jeremy reached out to CPI for assistance in his transition process.

Learn More
Learn More
Chris Beatty

Chris Beatty

Exiting the U.S. Army after 11 years serving as an Infantry Officer, Chris Beaty was equipped with leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.

Learn More
Learn More
Christian Hernandez

Christian Hernandez

Through participating in CPI’s Construction Industry Internship Program, Christian has taken the next step in his professional journey, gaining invaluable hands-on experience with Layton Construction in Boise, Idaho.

Learn More
Learn More
Bryan Petriccione

Bryan Petriccione

Bryan Petriccione, a five-year U.S. Army Soldier, began an exciting new chapter through CPI’s internship program.

Learn More
Learn More
Aaron Holmes

Aaron Holmes

Having served for 4 years in the US Army, Aaron Holmes looked to CPI for assistance in transitioning to a post-military career in rural Minnesota.

Learn More
Learn More
Brianna Miller

Brianna Miller

Briana Miller, a 12-year Air Force veteran, took a significant step in her career transition by participating in CPI’s internship program.

Learn More
Learn More

Where do you want to be?

We connect people in every state nationwide.

Where do you want to be?

CPI's network is nationwide. Where do you want to be?

Learn More
Learn More

Sam Pritchard

Sam Pritchard, a Soldier who went from active duty to joining the construction industry as an Office Engineer with one of the country’s leading general contractors.

Learn More
Learn More

Nico Rano

Nico Rano Steps into Leadership with Fulton-Coastcon Construction

Learn More
Learn More

Joseph Lemieux

A Master Sergeant with 26 years of service in the U.S. Army, Joseph Lemieux, is another service member who has successfully transitioned into a promising career through CPI’s industry internship program.

Learn More
Learn More

Jeremy Griffin

A dedicated U.S. Army Soldier with over 20 years of experience in the defense logistics, Jeremy reached out to CPI for assistance in his transition process.

Learn More
Learn More

Chris Beatty

Exiting the U.S. Army after 11 years serving as an Infantry Officer, Chris Beaty was equipped with leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.

Learn More
Learn More

Christian Hernandez

Through participating in CPI’s Construction Industry Internship Program, Christian has taken the next step in his professional journey, gaining invaluable hands-on experience with Layton Construction in Boise, Idaho.

Learn More
Learn More

Bryan Petriccione

Bryan Petriccione, a five-year U.S. Army Soldier, began an exciting new chapter through CPI’s internship program.

Learn More
Learn More

Aaron Holmes

Having served for 4 years in the US Army, Aaron Holmes looked to CPI for assistance in transitioning to a post-military career in rural Minnesota.

Learn More
Learn More

Brianna Miller

Briana Miller, a 12-year Air Force veteran, took a significant step in her career transition by participating in CPI’s internship program.

Learn More
Learn More
Collaboration

Powerful Partnerships

At CPI, mission drives everything. By uniting the values of military service, construction, and national park stewardship, we open doors to transformational opportunities.

200,000

Each year, thousands of service members search for their next mission as a civilian. Through CPI’s unique synergistic programs, they uncover construction’s career opportunities and realize the power of our national parks for connection — and rediscover the teamwork and purpose they found in military service.

500,000+

The growing workforce gap threatens our nation’s ability to meet critical building and infrastructure demands. Through the inspiration of national parks and our partnerships with leading construction companies, CPI graduates are stepping up — building careers while helping rebuild the nation.

$22B

America's national parks face a massive deferred maintenance backlog. CPI has contributed 176,160 work hours toward addressing this need, completing projects that would otherwise remain undone due to limited park resources — preventing further deterioration and rising costs, while protecting these treasures for future generations.

30%+

CPI’s proven model, refined over 15 years, unites military transition, national park stewardship, and U.S. infrastructure workforce needs — generating lasting value and measurable savings for American taxpayers.

Featured News

All Blogs

Ready to Join the Mission?

At CPI, it’s not just about landing a job — it’s about finding your purpose. We help you shape a career that reflects your strengths, passions, and drive to keep making an impact.

Upcoming Training Dates

Apply to your preferred program, and we’ll confirm the details to make sure it’s the right match, with flexibility to switch if needed.

National Park Dates
Spring 2026: Jan 26 - Apr 17
Summer 2026: Jun 26 - Aug 14
Fall 2026: Aug. 31 - Nov 20
Company Internship Dates

Internship program dates are individually determined - CPI will work with you and your matched company to determine the best schedule.

Make an Impact Today

Your support helps active duty military build their futures as veterans.

Donate Now
Donate Now