Dallas BA Hosts Nearly 200 High School Construction Trades Students
Nearly 200 high school students from seven area construction trades programs took part in hands on demonstrations at the Dallas Builders Show on November 12. Students were treated to an opening session from Paige Shipp at MetroStudy covering the need for construction labor and the bright prospects they have for employment in the industry. They then rotated through 7 hands-on product demonstrations from association members and the Building Officials Association of Texas.
“This is exactly what we need to do in order to address our area’s labor shortage and, more importantly, ensure that young people who have an interest in our industry continue to pursue their passion,” said Dallas BA Executive Officer, Phil Crone. “Our education system focuses too much on making them mediocre at what they aren’t interested in. We need to do our part in making them extraordinary at what they are interested in.”
Several students also worked on their soft skills by participating in mock interviews led by Dallas BA members. The association would like to thank Tempo/TexEnergy, L&S Mechanical, Kidd Roofing, DuPont, James Hardie, Huber Engineered Woods, Kelly Moore Paints and the Building Officials Association of Texas for providing hands on demonstrations. Appreciation is also owed to Pulte Homes, MyHomedia, Burgess Construction Consultants, and Beaver Builders for their participation in the student mock interviews.