The 16th Annual Hawaiʻi Construction Career Days, brought to the community by the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, will be pitching their tents at the Aloha Stadium this September 19 and 20, introducing middle and high school students to the nuts and bolts of the construction industry. With doors open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the event stands as part of an ongoing commitment to workforce development, targeting the young minds poised to inherit the industry's helm.
The Department of Transportation is not just talking up a storm about community investment, they are putting their money where their mouth is, providing a tangible roadmap for career success, "Our department is happy to give back to our community," Director Ed Sniffen was quoted saying by the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation's news release, exhibiting a commitment to "Our young people will be able to see the wide range of jobs available in the construction field. This is a chance for us to reach out to our future leaders to keep Hawaiʻi’s construction industry thriving and strong."
By offering students a backpack filled with personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety goggles, and earplugs, the event ensures a safe, immersive experience amongst an array of specialized equipment. They’ll have the chance to get hands-on with heavy machinery and simulators, acquainting themselves with the tangible heft of the trade while under watchful supervision.
The "Trades" area will be a congregation of skill and knowledge with representatives from various unions including carpenters', painters', electricians, laborers, sheet metal workers, masons, operating engineers, plumbers, and roofers'. It’s a rare opportunity for students to get a real feel for the tools of the trade, the same tools that shape the very ground beneath our feet and not just literally but also as pressing foundations for Hawaiʻi’s future landscape.
Educational booths will explain how to advance in the construction field and highlight various career paths. Representatives from the University of Hawaiʻi College of Engineering and Honolulu Community College will be there to share information and answer questions about their programs.
The event takes into account the breadth of its audience, specifying that accommodations for disability services, second language interpretation, or other needs can be arranged by contacting Daniel Williams at 808-831-7914 or via email at [email protected]. To ensure these accommodations are met, requests should be made as soon as possible.
