About Young Leaders & the Mission

To ensure the construction industry's successful future, it is imperative for the next generation of leaders to properly prepare themselves for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Through professional development, networking opportunities, and service in the community, Carolinas AGC provides opportunities to build your business through your young leaders. The CAGC YL has grown to nearly 350 individuals. These professionals include company owners, managers, supervisors, administrators, and all other positions within their companies. The CAGC YL program will make a lasting Sign Up Now!influence on your company, your association, and the future of the construction industry.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsor!

Who is Eligible to Participate?

Construction industry professionals 45 years and younger

Mission

Investing in young leaders today to build strong leaders for the construction industry tomorrow.

Vision

To develop the next generation of leaders in construction through a focus on professional development, networking, and community involvement.

What Are Our Young Leaders Saying?

The Young Leader program has provided me with the opportunity to build invaluable connections with people I might not have met otherwise, while also equipping me with the knowledge and confidence to pursue further leadership roles within the construction industry, ultimately enabling me to better serve both my clients and company.

Clay Tresher, Vice President - Surety
Marsh & McLennan Agency

My company has benefited from my involvement as a Young Leader in that the program is all about taking best practices, lessons learned and sharing them with every Young Leader. The fact that companies of varying sizes, locations, operations, etc. are a part of the Young Leaders program grants tremendous insight into aspects of construction that I would not have otherwise been introduced to.

John Anglin, Business Development Manager
Young & McQueen - A Branch Company

Being an active member of the Young Leaders and action team has allowed me to interact with so many of my industry peers and develop friendships and working relationships that will last my career. 

Lindsay Wallace Smith, Corporate Risk Manager
Palmetto Corp

Our Young Leaders group is a great way for companies that have identified potential young leaders in their organization to get plugged into the CAGC, learn and connect with other young leaders that are going through similar professional experiences and challenges, and grow and develop into the next generation of leaders in the construction industry.

Dale Schmidt, Project Manager
State Utility Contractors