Local Students To Compete at Skills Challenge
Courtesy of Associated General Contractors of Georgia
High school students from Montgomery, Toombs, Treutlen, and Wheeler Counties will have the option to compete in a variety of construction skills at the upcoming Association General Contractors of Georgia Southeast Georgia Workforce Development Alliance Skills Challenge at the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex, located at 44 Arena Boulevard in Statesboro, on Wednesday, November 13.
The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) is partnering with Ace Electric, Inc.; Choate Construction Company and West Construction Company to host construction students from high schools in 26 local counties for the event. This Skills Challenge is one of eight regional events held throughout Georgia that will host over 2,300 students from nearly 100 schools. Competitions held at the Southeast Georgia Workforce Development Alliance's Skills Challenge are Blueprint Reading, Carpentry, Electrical, Heavy Equipment Operation, Masonry, Plumbing, Roofing and Welding.
“As one of the host contractors, we proudly join forces with AGC Georgia and the local industry to educate our future workforce and promote careers in construction,” said Matt West, President of West Construction Company.
With nearly 200 students competing in the Southeast Georgia Workforce Development Alliance's Skills Challenge, several hundred additional students will observe in hopes of competing in the future. These students will also benefit from conversations with construction industry professionals who host interactive activities for students to become more familiar with specific construction trades.
“Skills Challenges offer high school students in construction programs a chance to showcase their trade talents in an exciting atmosphere compared to a 'game day',” AGC Georgia CEO Mike Dunham said. “For most participants, this event provides a ‘game day atmosphere’ experience where they may even receive job offers from industry representatives in attendance. Each year, we are honored to collaborate with outstanding member contracting firms to highlight rewarding career opportunities in construction to both student competitors and observers.”
Students who are members of SkillsUSA Georgia and compete in carpentry, electrical, masonry, plumbing and welding at this event are eligible to earn a bid to the State Leadership and Skills Competition (SLSC) that will be held in February 2025.
For more information about Skills Challenges, please visit www.agcga. org/skills.
