by Saul Kornbluth | Nov 7, 2017 | Articles
High school students are learning geometry for construction by building tiny houses, and the result is a strong use of their skills while helping a local faith based organization that houses homeless people. Gayle Piepho is a longtime member of Incarnate Word Parish,... by Kenneth Hosking | Aug 7, 2017 | Articles
As part of an effort to deal with a severe shortage of construction workers in Sacramento, homebuilders are providing summer construction internships for high school students. They hope that teens and their parents will consider construction careers a possibility, and... by Michael James | Jul 16, 2017 | Articles
A construction technology program in middle school is giving students a chance to discover skills that can be used in future careers. At Clarkston Junior High School, a construction technology pathway will be available to ninth and tenth graders, led by teachers Jeff... by Max Sterling | Jun 19, 2017 | Articles
A new opportunity to have middle and high school girls explore interests in traditionally male fields is taking shape for girls learning construction skills at camp. At the Shelby County College and Career Center, the 2017 Girls Can Construction Camp, 15 girls learned... by Kenneth Hosking | Dec 3, 2015 | Articles
Learn well by doing good is the idea for having Career Pathways Institute students gain experience while building a Habitat house. For students in the construction, design and preconstruction, and information technology pathways the practical experience is an...
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