For Immediate Release: November 19, 2008
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
2008 Careers in Construction EXPO: Media Advisory
WHAT
The construction industry employs more than seven million people nationwide. Due to a shortage of employees, the current placement rate for workers in the industry is almost 100 percent. Will there be enough architects, contractors, and engineers to fill the construction industry's needs ten years from now?
Careers in Construction EXPO 2008 introduces students, grades 7-12, to employment opportunities in architecture, construction and engineering. Throughout the day representatives from career development programs, workforce training organizations, community colleges, and universities with information about degree-granting programs in architecture and design will engage students in a conversation about their future.
Additionally, there will be hands-on activities that allow students to experience a number of construction trades:
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Drywall assembly |
Electrical engineering activities |
| A bobcat obstacle course | Bridge construction |
| Power tools demonstration | Design drawing |
| Nail-driving competition | Tile setting |
| Egg drop challenge | And more… |
Careers in Construction Expo 2008 is presented in collaboration with Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. and is an example of the National Building Museum's educational programming that teaches youth–the nation's future workforce–about civic involvement, generates interest in the built environment, and introduces them to career opportunities in the building arts and sciences. Founded on the principles of design education, the Museum's youth education programs help students explore the built environment, gain a fresh perspective on their surroundings, and begin to understand how design decisions impact the environment.
Careers in Construction EXPO 2008 is sponsored by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
WHO
Middle and high school students, grades 7 – 12
WHEN
Friday, November 21, 2008
9:00 am – 3:00 pm School Groups
4:00 – 7:00 pm Individuals & Families
Free; $5 donation suggested. Individual registration is not required. School groups should visit www.nbm.org to register. For additional information, call 202.272.2448, ext. 3403 or email chawkins@nbm.org.
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
(Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line)
IMAGES
Images available upon request
The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution dedicated to advancing the quality of the built environment by educating people about its impact on their lives. Through its exhibitions, educational programs, online content, and publications, the Museum has become a vital forum for the exchange of ideas and information about the world we build for ourselves. Public inquiries: 202.272.2448 or visit www.nbm.org. Connect with us on Twitter: @BuildingMuseum and Facebook.
