Rocky Hill, CT – On May 4th and 5th, CT ABC (Connecticut Associated Builders and Contractors) hosted its 5th Annual Construction Pro Rodeo that featured a construction career expo with over 1,300 high school students in attendance
The construction industry has come together to present this two-day event as a way to promote workforce development and for high school students interested in careers in the construction industry. There were over 50 booths and interactive exhibits for the students to participate in hands on learning experiences. These will
It is CT ABC’s hope that this event will showcase possible career paths for these students and help develop the next generation of skilled tradesmen. Currently, 19% of the workforce within the industry is over the age of 55, meaning that 1/6 of construction workers will retire over the next decade. With an improving economy, and growth in the industry, it is estimated that we will have a workforce shortage of 1.6 million workers by 2022. We hope that by demonstrating what careers in construction have to offer, that CT ABC play at least a small part in reversing that trend.
In addition to the Career Days portion of the event, CT ABC’s training arm, the Construction Education Center (CEC) hosted its Annual Graduation ceremony, in which 19 apprentices received a certificate to commemorate the completion of their classroom hours towards their respective license. CT ABC also handed out awards for those contractors that participated in the STEP (Safety Training Evaluation Process) program and demonstrated a commitment to safety on the jobsite.
