Careers In Construction Week 2009

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Arizona

Phoenix- Arizona ACG Chapter will recognize 50 teachers across the state with a certificate of appreciation who promote construction careers. They will also obtain a proclamation from the Governor recognizing the week of October 12-16, 2009. Lastly they will hold our Annual Construction Softball Championship. Eight teams from their membership will be competing against each other and a family day with kid activities including construction games and crafts.

Colorado

Grand Junction- The 2009 Western Colorado Construction Career Day offers hands-on activities for students to try performig job-related skills and functions in a conrtolled environment. Students will get to check out a Learning Laboratory as well as trying their hands at Heavy Equipment Operating.

Florida

Ocala- Marion Technical Institute will be conducting a workshop intended for the construction industry, local contractors and laymen interested in gaining valuable insight into the benefits of green technology. The workshop will be focused on an overview on what is "Your Role in the Green Environment," an introductory training module that provides fundamental instruction in the green environment, green construction practices, and green building rating systems. There will also be another workshop for all homeowners providing basic energy saving tips in how to identify energy saving appliances, how having the proper lights installed save energy, how ceiling fans are installed and save energy, how properly insulating your home saves energy and other great topics.

Georgia

Jonesboro-High school students in Clayton County, Ga. will receive a hands-on education working with Habitat for Humanity. The students, many of whom are enrolled in construction career courses, will complete a seven day build in a local Georgia subdivision.

Louisiana

Baton Rouge-The ABC Pelican Chapter in Baton Rouge is planning four Build Your Future Days to accommodate the over 40 area high schools and faculty invited to participate in the events. ABC Pelican Chapter in Baton Rogue is expecting over 1000 students and faculty members to attend. Students will watch the BYF video, learned about different crafts, and viewed demos, as well as talk to experts in the industry. The ABC Member Contractors provide the Subject Mater Experts and food for everyone in attendance. **Update: Received proclamation of governor’s support for Careers in Construction Week for the state of Louisiana.**

Texas

Deer Park- Beacon Construction will be meeting with the Career and Technical students at both Deer Park High School North and South campuses to discuss the options and benefits of working in the construction industry.

Virginia

St. Paul- The Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center is organizing a day to invite local schools, contractors and organizations to come together and show the rewarding career opportunities available in construction. We will have booths, ongoing demonstrations, seminars given by local colleges, music, door prizes, exhibits and a essay contest.

Read about Careers in Construction Week events from 2008.