Careers In Construction Week 2008

Arizona

Phoenix - The AGC Arizona chapter sponsored a Construction Softball Challenge — eight teams of contractor members participated in this inaugural event. The education committee of AGC Arizona also held a Construction Teacher Appreciation Day for 50 of Arizona's construction teachers.

Marana - Marana Community Correctional Treatment Facility hosted an instructor appreciation day; resume writing, job application, and interviewing workshops for students; and a job fair for community construction and trade agencies. Supporters included ITT Tech, Apollo College, Southwest Truck School, Pima County Human Resources, One Stop, DSC Driving School, and GES Construction.

Colorado
Brighton - AGC of Colorado hosted Construction Career Days at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Events included hands-on activities such as wiring an electric box, surveying, fastening drywall, and operating heavy equipment. Supporters included ABC, Kenny Electric, Colorado Designers Alliance, Wagner Equipment, McGraw-Hill, and TIC/The Industrial Company.

Connecticut
Wallingford - Connecticut Construction Industries Association sponsored a two-day event for high school students to explore the commercial construction industry. Activities included table exhibits, heavy equipment displays, and craft demonstrations.

Georgia
Albany - The Construction Education Foundation of Georgia and the AGC Southwest Georgia Workforce Alliance hosted a career day at the Exchange Club Fairgrounds. High school and technical college students from the region gathered for an interactive career day. More than 200 students participated.

Lawrenceville - Maxwell High School of Technology hosted a panel of construction industry professionals. Participating organizations included Western Summit Contractors and Atlanta Electrical Contractors Association.

Illinois
Phoenix - Career Development Systems and South Suburban College hosted an open house at a home under construction by the building construction program students.

Kansas
Columbus - Crossland Construction partnered with If I Had A Hammer to introduce math curriculum and hands-on activities to sixth-grade students in southeastern Kansas school districts. Monarch Cement Company hosted a field trip for construction technology students at participating Crossland Connection high schools, and Crossland Construction also gave away Careers in Construction activity books to fifth-grade students in the surrounding Kansas school districts. More than 1,000 students were involved in all of the activities.

Kentucky
Bedford - Becon Construction held two luncheons to celebrate Careers Construction Week at the Becon Trimble County Project. One luncheon recognized approximately 15 NCCER craft instructors; the other luncheon was held sitewide for 1,300 attendees.

Louisiana
Baton Rouge - The ABC Pelican chapter in Baton Rouge hosted three days of events for students from area schools. Students watched the BYF video, learned about different crafts and viewed demos, and talked to experts in the industry. More than 700 students participated.

Shreveport - Caddo Career and Technology Center held several events including guest speakers, a viewing of the BYF video, and a field trip to distribute construction-related tote bags to high school guidance counselors. Approximately 60 students were involved in all the activities.

Maine
Portland - Portland West Youthbuild, Wright-Ryan Construction Company, and Habitat for Humanity partnered to give students and members of the public a tour of two green build construction sites.

Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh - Constructors Association of Western Pennsylania celebrated a weeklong event at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. Children visiting the museum had the opportunity to explore construction through multimedia presentations and hands-on activities. A front loader, provided by Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company, greeted visitors entering the museum, allowing them to climb aboard and explore a piece of construction equipment firsthand.

South Carolina
Hemingway - Hemingway Career and Technology Center hosted a Powerline Hazards Awareness Demo for approximately 150 students. This event was also supported by the Santee Cooper Power & Generating training department.

Hemingway - Carvers Bay High School hosted 35 guest speakers throughout the week. Trades represented included carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and masonry.

Texas
Deer Park - Becon Construction hosted a Choose Construction day for approximately 30 attendees. Becon also sponsored the NAWIC Block Kids competition in partnership with the NAWIC Houston chapter.

Rockdale - Becon Construction hosted several events at the Becon Sandow Project, including a Craft Instructor Appreciation Luncheon, a jobsite tour for approximately 40 local high school students, and a jobsite milestone luncheon for approximately 2,000 attendees.

Converse - CCC Group sponsored a site tour for students participating in the welding and automotive programs at Judson High School. In addition to a speaker presentation, students toured the fabrication shops and automotive and equipment shops. Approximately 55 students participated.

Virginia
St. Paul - Shaw Group hosted a Career Day event at its training facility. In addition to guest speakers, the event featured more than 45 exhibitors. Other activities included craft demonstrations, video presentations, and a door prize raffle. More than 400 people attended.

Washington, D.C.
Associated General Contractors of America and the National Building Museum sponsored the Festival of the Building Arts. Hands-on activities included building with straw, painting, and pipefitting for children.

Wisconsin
Sun Prairie - Associated Training Services hosted an "In the Seat Day." Attendees were able to sit in a variety of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, motor graders, and scrapers.