Construction Industry Group
Did you know the average age of the construction workforce is 49 years old? Like many industries, the construction industry is beginning to feel the impact of a changing workforce. Join other area employers and educators to address the growing workforce needs in the construction industry.
For more information on how your organization can help the Council grow, including opportunities to speak to students directly, please contact Jacki Ray, Education Administrative Manager for the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce, at 728-9220, jray@winstonsalem.com.
2012 Construction Council Dates
February 16 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Chamber Boardroom)
April 19 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Kennedy High School)
June 21 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Chamber Boardroom)
August 16 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Chamber Boardroom)
October 18 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Chamber Boardroom)
December 13 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Chamber Boardroom)
All meetings dates are subject to change. An RSVP is required to ensure an accurate number of lunches will be provided to all council attendees.
Construction Career Days 2011
The Construction Industry Council of Winston-Salem, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools sponsored the 2011 Construction Career Days event on April 12-14 at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds Education Building.
The Construction Career Days event is designed to expose 10th -12th grade students from 18 different counties to the exciting opportunities and career paths available in the construction field. This industry is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers and will need an increasing number of employees in the coming years. The positive aspects of the construction industry was shared with parents, counselors and students through this event. As many youths are often misdirected from their natural gifts, this event encouraged them to come out and utilize their “hand-on skills.”
In an effort to showcase the industry benefits, including high pay, opportunities for entrepreneurship and high growth potential, the Chamber, the school system and the DOT assembled area industry professionals to showcase career pathways. From 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day, students had the opportunity to operate heavy equipment and test their skills in many hands-on exhibits and competitions. The three-day event featured one on one discussions with trade professionals, career information, school programs and resources, hands-on activities, heavy equipment display, door prizes and more.
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Construction Career Days
April 12-14, 2011