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Explore careers in the Construction Industry
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 will 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.
This year the energy industry is providing more activities to promote their role in the construction industry to students making career decisions. Every student will have an opportunity to experience a hands on activity from one of the fastest growing sectors of the design and construction industry. See more about Energy Career Days at Energy Voice Institute.
Industries Represented
Get insights and learn about industry areas such as:
- Masonry
- Drilling
- Concrete stamping
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Surveying
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Estimating
- Energy delivery
Activities and Equipment
Students will get the opportunity to try hands-on projects and operate heavy equipment and machinery. Some the the activities and equipment available are:
- Safety equipment
- Backhoes
- Mini-excavators
- Man-lifts
- Articulated boom truck
- Nail hammering contest
- Designing a traffic circle
- Testing materials
- Making a sheet metal tote
- Wiring an electric box
- Electrical splicing
- Pipe-fitting
- Troubleshooting equipment
- Fastening drywall
Career Education
Students will see presentations and connect with representatives from:
- Post-Secondary Training Programs
- Apprenticeship Programs
- Higher Education Institutions
- Industry Professionals
Details About the Day of the Event
Who Attends Construction Career Days?
High school students grades 10-12.
Over 34 school districts from the Denver metro area, including DPS, Jeffco, Douglas County, Cherry Creek, Adams, as well as Private and Charter schools throughout the state. Nearly 1500 students, teachers and administrators in total. School districts in the Colorado Springs area and south will be invited separately to the Colorado Springs event. Go to Colorado Springs Construction Career Days
See FAQWhere is it Held?
Colorado Construction Career Days will be held at the Adams County Fairgrounds.
The Adams County Fairgrounds is located at: 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, CO 80601. Phone number: 303-637-8000. From US-85,take exit 38 towards Commerce City. Turn right on 124th Avenue/CO-22. East 124th Avenue becomes Henderson Road. End at 9755 Henderson Road.
Adams County Fairgrounds Map and DirectionsWhat is the Schedule?
The event is open to students from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
High school guests will attend a morning session which includes lunch. Students are scheduled to arrive between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., participate in the activities, try out the equipment, have lunch and assemble for presentations and a fun prize drawing.
See FAQMY CONSTRUCTION CAREER DAYS
Important Reminders for You!
Please review these important reminders specific to you. Choose how you will participate:
