Careers in Construction is an HBA workforce-development program giving local high school students a pathway to success in construction, the trades and beyond.
#TradeTalkThursday - Did you know that demand for construction jobs in the U.S. is expected to grow 12% by 2026?
Get in on the action by visiting our job board to see available positions.
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Source: @BLS_gov
Looking for a SMOOTH transition into a career after graduation? Learn how you can shape your skills in the shop and set yourself up for success in the trades.
More info about the #CIC program at https://t.co/3X4sz1PizZ
#CareersInConstruction#CSHBA#AGC#NAHB#HBI#ShopIsBack
#CICC and the #MiLL were thrilled to host the @CSCEDC staff & Board members last week to learn more about the #CareersinConstruction program + take a tour of this innovative learning facility. The MiLL is a collab between Peyton Schools D23 & @WidefieldD3.
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#TradeTalkThursday - Meet Kristopher Clark, 9th Grade Student at Widefield HS. Clark, a 1st-yr student in the program, says he enjoys applying math to the real-world problems he's encountered. Learn more about the #CIC program at https://t.co/3X4sz1PizZ
#CSHBA#AGC#NAHB#HBI
#MyIndustryMonday Meet Ron Lais, General Manager at @BldrFirstSource. He started his career in the lumber industry as a driver at 18 and has this say: "Be true to who you are, be passionate, dedicated and above all else, enjoy what you do." #CIC#CSHBA#AGC#NAHB#HBI#GoBuildCO
Congrats to the first 3 graduates of our #CIC: Back to Work program, Tommy Haroldson, Michael Toy, and William Wolfe! These men have completed a 10-week course where they learned real-life construction skills and earned @HBIBuildCareers PACT Core Certs as well as #OSHA 10.
Jaziel Vigil, a senior at Atlas Prep High School in District 2, was hired today by Rusin Concrete Construction!
Vigil will be employed full-time as a Construction Laborer Trainee in Rusin's Residential Division. He starts work after graduating next month!
#CIC#CSHBA#CTE
Calling all families with students ages 9+
May 4th is your chance to spend the afternoon at Power Tech (PTEC) to tour facilities and get real training in the shop!
RSVP at 719-301-6200 by Tuesday, April 30th with your student's name & phone number.
#PTEC#CIC#ShopisBack#CTE
#TradeTalkThursday β Cristhian Castro is a Mesa Ridge High School student and first year student at the MiLL in CO Springs. After completing small projects, like a shed, for class, he now has his eyes set on building an entire house.
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Meet Julian. He's a student at Mitchell High School in @CityofCOS and a newly-hired employee at Nunn Construction Inc.
https://t.co/1Q9a8rrluJ
Julian's mother explains how #CIC has impacted him and even inspired him to build his own home.
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#MyIndustryMonday - Art Klein, Founder & CEO of Art C. Klein Construction Inc., has some profound career advice for young people starting out in the industry.
"If you give good service and do good work, you will be busy forever."
Watch the video: https://t.co/09qYQvTY0i
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#TradeTalkThursday - Today, we attended the @festoolUSA Roadshow 2019 at The MiLL. Festool, a power-tool company, is visiting trade schools and other educational institutions that are training the next generation of tradespeople!
Meet Nolan Murdock, a student in the CIC program and junior at Power Tech. @CSHBA@AGC_Colorado@HBIBuildCareers
"The part I enjoy most about this profession is the continual hands-on learning. I am also excited about being able to use my skill set to help others."
#TradeTalkThursday - Thank you to all the Colorado construction companies that participated in our Student Job Fair! Our program would not be possible without your support. You are connecting our students to all the rewarding career pathways in the construction/trade industry.
At today's Student Job Fair, our CIC students were able to network with Colorado construction companies and learn about their entry-level employment opportunities, apprenticeships and internships. Watch the video below to learn more! @CSHBA@AGC_Colorado@HBIBuildCareers
@SkillsUSACO 2019 State Conference is coming up April 10-12! We love to watch our CIC students participate in the Technical Skills Contests, where they can compete and be recognized for the skills they've learned.
Learn more at https://t.co/PQdFlxnDmM