Upcoming Event

HEAVY METAL & CASHING IN 2009
Construction Career Days
May 7th and 8th, 2009
Open to general public on May 9, 2009

WHAT:
A Hands-On career event to expose Region IV high school students, their parents, and the general public to career opportunities in the construction industry and to enhance the student classroom experience
There will be three informational exhibit areas:

  1. Heavy Equipment Operation – students will be allowed to operate the equipment.
  2. Hands-On Demonstration Modules – students will participate in hands-on modules such as laying tile, hanging doors, taping sheet rock, applying wall finishes, etc.
  3. Industry & Educational Exhibits – local educational programs, industry associations, and construction businesses will offer short informational sessions about their programs, services, and jobs to support youth going into the industries

WHERE:
College of Southern Idaho Expo Building, North College Road, Twin Falls, ID
HOW:
Workforce Innovations in Regional Economic Development “WIRED” grant, Idaho Department of Labor offices, College of Southern Idaho, Workforce Development Alliance, Region IV Economic Development, Magic Valley Builders Association, Building Contractors Association of the Wood River Valley, and Association of General Contractors have teamed up to host this special event in our community.
WHY:
To educate students, parents, & the general workforce about the variety of career options available in the construction industry by providing fun, interactive learning opportunities.
To increase the visibility of the construction industry as a viable living wage option for youth and for those looking for a new career.
To give high school students the chance to experience work related skills and to apply mathematic principals they are learning in their classrooms.
STATS:
There are a variety of opportunities for construction related employment:

    • 781,000 new construction jobs are expected to be created nationwide by 2016, without the influx of stimulus investment. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2008)
    • The economic stimulus recently approved by national leaders is projected to create1 million new construction jobs nationally over the next two years. (Source: Associated General Contractors of America 2009)
    • Construction industry job growth is projected to be 27.1% in Idaho through 2016.  (Source: Idaho Department of Labor, 2008)
    • In south central Idaho, 35 percent of construction workers are 45 years and older and close to retirement.  (Source: QWI, US Census Bureau 2006)
    • $17.44 is the regional average hourly wage for all workers in the construction industry.  (Source: 2008 Idaho Employment and Wage Report, Research & Analysis Bureau of Idaho Department of Labor)


    Hard Hats, Hammers, and Hotdogs





Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional Valid CSS!