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2016 World of Construction & Safety The 7th Annual Worlds of Opportunity Career Expo sponsored by Southwest Alabama Workforce Development Council (SAWDC) was held September 21-22, 2016 in Mobile,

1 2016 World of Construction & Safety The 7th Annual Worlds of Opportunity Career Expo sponsored by Southwest Alabama Workforce Development Council (SAWDC) was held September 21-22, 2016 in Mobile, which hosted over 10,000 8 th grade students, teachers, and counselors from eight (8) Southwest Alabama counties. The World of Construction & Safety was one of thirteen industry sectors included. Why 8 th graders? As 8 th grade students move into the 9 th grade, they are asked to pick a career path. Most have no idea what career paths exist much less which one they may be interested in pursuing. This Expo helped give them a preview of the high wage and high demand jobs in Southwest Alabama. As students transition into the 9 th grade they should be better equipped to make an informed decision as to their career pathway. Hopefully this event will open their eyes to the many possibilities that await them following high school graduation. All comments received from students, teachers, counselors, and other event organizers were very positive. The students enjoyed the hands-on exhibits which allowed them to experience something new and exciting. Charlotte Kopf, Coordinator for the World of Construction said There was a tremendous amount of effort put forth by everyone involved but it was certainly worth the effort. If we sparked an interest in just a few of these students concerning the vast array of opportunities construction holds for them, then we have accomplished a great deal and in five years when they graduate high school, we should see results in our workforce. Appreciation is extended to ALL who participated in this very successful event! Special Appreciation is extended to our major financial sponsor ACRI/GoBuild Alabama Coordination of the World of Construction was provided by Alabama AGC Mobile Section Visit GoBuild s website for more information on construction careers: Appreciation to our Co-Chairs of the World of Construction: Lesleigh Smith Performance Contracting Jack White Operators Local #653 Charlotte Kopf Mobile Section, AlabamaAGC Worlds of Opportunity is a project of Southwest Alabama Workforce Development Council We are already considering additional hands-on construction exhibits for next year s event. For sponsorship/exhibitor information for the 2017 World of Construction & Safety Exhibit, please contact Charlotte Kopf Mobile Section, AlabamaAGC

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Appreciation Extended to the Partners of the Brickmason Exhibit Scott Beech

Brickmason Exhibit which included Bricklayers Local Union #8; Faulkner Career

, who provided the bricks; and Block USA who provided the block and mortar.

On behalf of the World of Construction Planning Committee, we d like to thank

5 Appreciation Extended to the Partners of the Brickmason Exhibit Scott Beech with Block USA was instrumental in pulling together the partners for the Brickmason Exhibit which included Bricklayers Local Union #8; Faulkner Career Tech Center s Brickmason Class; Riley-Stuart Supply Co., who provided the bricks; and Block USA who provided the block and mortar. A tremendous amount of effort (before and after) was required for this exhibit. On behalf of the World of Construction Planning Committee, we d like to thank all of those partners for working together to make this exhibit a fun and educational experience for the students.

Appreciation Extended to Painting/Scaffold Exhibit

for providing the scaffold; to Denny Manufacturing

for providing the paint supplies and volunteers to

On behalf of the World of Construction Planning

for working together to make this exhibit a fun

Refreshments for World of Construction & Safety

6 Appreciation Extended to Painting/Scaffold Exhibit Partners Appreciation is extended to Brand Services for providing the scaffold; to Denny Manufacturing for providing the canvasses; to Sherwin Williams for providing the paint supplies and volunteers to help work this exhibit and to GoBuild Alabama for allowing us to use their logo to teach students about painting and scaffolds. On behalf of the World of Construction Planning Committee, we d like to thank all of these partners for working together to make this exhibit a fun experience for the students. Refreshments for World of Construction & Safety Provided by Static Equipment Displays Provided by: 1 Source Power Thompson Tractor Beard Equipment & Equipment

AGC-YCF Members Teach Students to Build Wood-duck Boxes which were Donated to Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Members of the Mobile Section, AGC s

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to be placed in the Mobile River Delta, for this year s Carpentry Exhibit.

Construction and William Akridge with Metal Roofing Supply Center for making arrangements to have the needed items donated and to all sponsors.

the lumber then using a set of plans, cut the wood and preassembled the boxes.

7 AGC-YCF Members Teach Students to Build Wood-duck Boxes which were Donated to Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Members of the Mobile Section, AGC s Young Constructors Forum (YCF) came up with the idea of teaching students to work with lumber and cordless drills by assembling duck boxes which were then donated to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to be placed in the Mobile River Delta, for this year s Carpentry Exhibit. Appreciation was extended to Scott and Matt Cassity with Cassity Bros. Construction and William Akridge with Metal Roofing Supply Center for making arrangements to have the needed items donated and to all sponsors. Kopf said that Mobile County School System was a tremendous resource explaining that the Carpentry Class at Faulkner Career Tech Center taught by Ron Rankins planed down the lumber then using a set of plans, cut the wood and preassembled the boxes. At the expo, 8th graders visiting the exhibit were shown how to assemble and reassemble the boxes using cordless impact drills which were donated by several AGC Member construction firms. Following the expo, the boxes were delivered to Five Rivers Delta Resource Center to be placed in the Mobile River Delta for the Wood Ducks. Our YCF members had a great time introducing the students to the World of Construction and carpentry!

2016 World of Construction & Safety Sponsors and Exhibit Partners GoBuild Alabama Construction Booth Exhibit Pipefitting Exhibit Performance Contractors Masonry Exhibit Constructing Brick Wall

Block USA Bricklayers Local #8 Mobile County Public Schools IW/Rigging Exhibit IW Local 798 Rigging Exhibits Nailing Contest Home Builders Association Mobile Lumber Safety PPE Contest Made Possible

$10,000 Carpentry Exhibit Partners AGC-Young Constructors Forum Cassity Bros. Construction Klumb Lumber Co. Faulkner Career Tech Carpentry Class Fastening Solutions, Inc.

8 2016 World of Construction & Safety Sponsors and Exhibit Partners GoBuild Alabama Construction Booth Exhibit Pipefitting Exhibit Performance Contractors Masonry Exhibit Constructing Brick Wall Riley-Stuart Supply Co. Block USA Bricklayers Local #8 Mobile County Public Schools IW/Rigging Exhibit IW Local 798 Rigging Exhibits Nailing Contest Home Builders Association Mobile Lumber Safety PPE Contest Made Possible by: Safety Source ASSE Mobile Chapter OSHA Alabama State Port Authority Safety Plus Mobile Gas Thompson Engineering Appreciation to World of Construction & Safety Financial Sponsors Gold Sponsor- $10,000 Carpentry Exhibit Partners AGC-Young Constructors Forum Cassity Bros. Construction Klumb Lumber Co. Faulkner Career Tech Carpentry Class Fastening Solutions, Inc. Threaded Fasteners Metal Roofing Center &I Supply Cordless Drills for this Exhibit Donated by: Ben Radcliff Contractor, Inc. R. J. Baggett, Inc. Case Construction B. L. Harbert International Sherwin Williams Rolin Construction White-Spunner Construction, Inc. This exhibit introduced Students to Carpentry by having them build Cypress Woodduck Boxes. Following the event the boxes were donated to the Alabama Wildlife Conservation Department to be placed in the Mobile River Delta. Painting/Scaffold Exhibit Sherwin Williams Brand Services Denny Manufacturing GoBuild Alabama Bronze Sponsors $1,000 Equipment Simulator for Students to Operate: Operators Local #653 Crane Simulation: GA West & Company Diesel Mechanic Empire Trucks Equipment Displays: 1 Source Power & Equipment Beard Equipment Thompson Tractor Co $500. Sponsor

9 World of Construction Career Pathway & Wages Middle School High School High School Career Tech Courses College/ University Community College and/or On-the-Job Training Craft Training and/or On-the-Job Training Construction Manager Project Manager Estimator Estimator Supervisor Foreman Boilermaker Brickmason Carpenter Drywall Finisher Electrician Heavy Equipment Operator HVAC Mechanic Ironworker Millwright Painter Pipefitter Plumber Roofer Sheet Metal Worker Welder Average annual earnings $65,000+ Average annual earnings $55,000 Average annual earnings $35,000-$60,000 Average annual earnings $44,000 C o m p a n y O w n e r Occupation: Education Required Average Hourly Wages Project Manager Bachelor s Degree $30.-$50. Project Engineer Bachelor s Degree $30.-$50. Estimator Related Work Experience $25.-$35. First Line Superintendent OJT/PSE $25.-$35 Boilermaker OJT/PSE $22.-$27. Brickmason OJT/PSE $18.-$25. Carpenter OJT/PSE $15.-$25. Cement Mason OJT/PSE $20.-$27. Drywall Finisher OJT/PSE $15.-$23. Electrician OJT/PSE $19.-$32. Heavy Equip. Operator OJT/PSE $19.-$27. HVAC Mechanic OJT/PSE $21.-$40. Ironworker (Structural) OJT/PSE $20.-$35. Instrumentation Tech. OJT/PSE $19.- $32. Insulator OJT/PSE $17.-$22. Millwright OJT/PSE $20.-$35. Painter OJT/PSE $18.-$22. Pipefitter OJT/PSE $18.-$30. Plumber OJT/PSE $22.-$30. Roofer OJT/PSE $19.-$27. Sheet Metal Worker OJT/PSE $22.-$35. Sprinkler Fitter OJT/PSE $16.-$24. Welder OJT/PSE $22.-$35. OJT= On the Job Training PSE= Postsecondary Education Please note the hourly ranges listed are for straight time wages. Construction offers significant opportunities for overtime wages.

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Appreciation is extended to Torrey Garrison with Performance Contractors for providing the Safety Orientation

Safety PPE Contest Made Possible by: Safety Source ASSE Mobile Chapter OSHA Alabama State Port Authority Safety

11 Appreciation is extended to Torrey Garrison with Performance Contractors for providing the Safety Orientation to over 10,000 students as they entered the Civic Center. Safety PPE Contest Made Possible by: Safety Source ASSE Mobile Chapter OSHA Alabama State Port Authority Safety Plus Thompson Engineering Special Appreciation to Tommy Cannon with Safety Source for providing safety glasses, vests, and hardhats for the Safety PPE Contests This Newsletter courtesy of Mobile Section, AlabamaAGC is proud to be a sponsor of this very successful event. To view this newsletter on line, please visit our website: staff@agcmobile.org

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