In a bid to connect young minds with the practical world of building and construction, Duluth is gearing up for its anticipated Construct Tomorrow 2025 events. Scheduled for March 11 and 12, the happening unfolds at the Edmund Fitzgerald Hall and DECC Arena, with an empowering schedule from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on both days. Eager students from area high schools will get a chance to roll up their sleeves and dive hands-on into the nitty-gritty of construction careers under the guidance of local union apprenticeship programs.
With an agenda that includes wiring circuits and setting tile, these hands-on stations are designed not only to educate but also to ignite passion for the trades. The City of Duluth, alongside the Duluth Building and Construction Trades and Duluth Public Schools, seems dedicated to ensuring that students have the opportunity to directly interact and to potentially envision themselves in such high-demand, living wage careers that are crucial for regional economic vitality.
A press conference set for 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 11, promises insights from a panel that includes Elena Foshay, Director of Duluth Workforce Development, and Matt Baumgartner, Duluth Chamber President, among other community leaders. They will address the importance and impact of such initiatives in building a robust local workforce equipped with essential skills. This session aligns perfectly with the event's larger goal: to fortify the connection between education and local employment opportunities in the trades.
As the sun dips, the community gets a chance to step into the mix at the Duluth Construction Career Night. From 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, the DECC opens its doors widely for public exploration of careers in building and construction trades. It's an event where attendees, regardless of their ages, can literally try out a range of tools and skills that are signatures of union apprenticeship jobs in construction. Local contractors, on the lookout for new hires, will also be present, creating a valuable platform for job seekers.
To those interested in covering this event, Corey Cusick, Community Services Director at the Head of the Lakes United Way, is the go-to contact at [email protected]. Potential coverage could include student interviews, tradespeople spotlights, and a vivid capture of the communal effort in shaping tomorrow's workforce today. For details on the event, attendees and the media can refer to the official announcement here.
