What is it?
Construction Career Days is an industry sponsored event for high school students, grades 10 through 12, to explore the various areas of construction – building, highway, engineering and architecture. Activities such as operating heavy equipment, a nail hammering contest, designing a traffic circle, testing materials, making a sheet metal tote, wiring an electric box, plumbing, surveying, troubleshooting equipment, fastening drywall, and safety equipment offer students a glimpse of the diversity of careers in the industry. Small groups of students are escorted by construction industry volunteers who serve as a source of information about the business as well as guides to the activities.
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Who Attends Construction Career Days?
In 2006, over 40 school districts from the Metro area, including DPS, Jeffco, Douglas County, Cherry Creek, Adams, as well as Colorado Springs school districts attended. Over 1200 students, teachers and administrators attended in 2006. This year we expect 1500 participants. We are inviting not only school districts throughout the state to join us, but this year have invited the Charter and Private schools in Colorado as well. State Workforce Centers will also be participating.
Map and directions to the Adams County Fairgrounds
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What is the Schedule?
High school guests will attend a morning session which includes lunch. Students are scheduled to arrive between 8:00 and 8:30, participate in the activities, try out the equipment, have lunch and assemble for a fun time of awarding prizes.
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What to Bring
Wear long pants
Hard sole, closed toed shoes - no flip flops
Bring a coat
Hard hats and safety glasses are provided
Lunch is provided
Students must arrive with a school/workforce group
Individuals without a school or workforce representative will not be admitted
The date your school will attend has been pre-determined by event planners. A packet was mailed to each school district providing the date.
Bus transportation is provided by each school district
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What Will Happen at Construction Career Days?
Heavy Stationary Equipment Operation:
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Technology Demonstrations:
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Hands-on-Activities:
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Education & Industry Professionals:
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- backhoes
- mini-excavators
- man-lifts
- articulated boom truck
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- architecture
- engineering
- estimating
- surveying
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- masonry
- drilling
- concrete stamping
- carpentry
- electrical splicing
- pipe-fitting
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Representatives from post-secondary
training programs
apprenticeship programs
internships
will be there to provide information and answer questions.
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How Do Educators Register Students?
Step 1: Go to www.coloradoconstructioncareerdays.com
Step 2: Download the Event Flyer and Permission Form to distribute to students interested in attending.
Step 3: Have students complete and return the permission forms to you.
Step 4: When you have received the completed forms, return to the web site and go to register.
Step 5: Create your CCCD account. Login and register your students. You can also manage your account and print a list of registered students.
Step 6: Bring all original, signed permission forms with you to Construction Career Days. Event planners will keep the original, signed permission forms when you arrive. All attendees must have a signed release.
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Construction Career Days Goes National
Colorado Construction Career Days is part of a national program. See their web site at: National Construction Career Days Center.
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See the Colorado Construction Career Days Video
Watch video from the 2006 Colorado Construction Career Days.
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Watch video from the 2004 Colorado Construction Career Days.
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Watch video from the 2003 Colorado Construction Career Days.
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Want to Know More About Colorado Construction Career Days?
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