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Young boy in a hard hat and safety vest smiling at the Clayco Kids Dig construction-themed event.

When Kids Dig, Futures Grow

"Clayco’s Kids Dig event gives children hands-on experience in construction with real tools, mentorship, and inspiration. More than fun—it’s building confidence, community, and futures.

A large group of smiling family members and friends stand together outside the Clark Family Branch of the St. Louis County Library, posing for a photo in front of the modern glass-and-wood building.

A Place for All of Us: Inside the Clark Family Branch

As Literacy Month comes to a close, Bob Clark reflects on the real impact of the Clark Family Branch—a space built for belonging, learning, and community.

Mentors Have Been My Secret Weapon!

Developing a mentor-mentee relationship is a two-way street with lots of give-and-take. I’d like to think my mentors also took away something from the experience too.

“Leadership in crisis reveals true character — and few embody this more than Ukraine’s Mykhailo Fedorov.”

When Russia launched its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the world saw a nation stand up with extraordinary courage to defend its sovereignty and democracy. Among the many inspiring leaders of this moment, one who stands out to me is Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation.

Building What’s Next at O’Hare

At Clayco, building means more than construction. It’s about people, ideas, and innovation coming together to create places that matter. Concourse D at Chicago O’Hare International Airport is one of those places.

Building Beyond: A Real Path Forward in the Trades

Malik Johnson didn’t set out to become a pipe fitter. He was just trying to keep his family afloat. His mom was sick, they were facing hard times, and he needed steady work. He started with concrete labor. Then COVID hit, and the work dried up. He delivered food. He did odd jobs. And when the chance came to join an apprenticeship through Clayco’s Construction Career Development Initiative (CCDI), he took it.

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The key choices we make in this life

Some of the key choices that we get to make in this life are the things we prioritize, both with our finances and with our energy and efforts.

Over the course of my life, my priorities have shifted immensely, and I now spend a large amount of my time focusing on the work that our foundation is doing, as well as being engaged in impactful community efforts. The majority of the work that we are a part of is aimed at issues directly affecting my family and the Clayco community.

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