Connecticut's Construction Career Day Program is a valuable tool in helping young teens discover the diverse careers and opportunities in the construction industry. An annual event since 2002, the response to this highly successful program has been overwhelming, and over 20 states nationwide are now running similar events for students. Young adults actually operate heavy equipment, try out a trade skill, and talk to seasoned industry professionals. By participating in this yearly event, you will play an important part in replenishing the workforce of tomorrow and creating a bright future for today's youth.

The First Construction Career Day
The first Construction Career Fair was held March 2-5, 1999, in Lewisville, Texas. Approximately 1,300 students and teachers from 25 schools representing 15 school districts attended the event. The program was a resounding success based on the feedback received from students and educators that participated, and many participants recommended that the event be held annually.

Due to the success of the Lewisville event, the concept was expanded to other parts of Texas and Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Louisiana. In that same year, a meeting of representatives was called upon from the AGC, individual firms, FHWA, and the State Departments of Transportation to build upon the Lewisville Career Days success. Attendees at the meeting agreed to develop and submit a unified five-state proposal to the FHWA to fund Career Day events in the five states. The FHWA provided $200,000 for the Work Group to conduct eight events (four in Texas and one in each of the other four States).

From this modest beginning, Construction Career Days has spread throughout the country. The events have served to improve the image of the construction industry while providing high school
and college students a broad array of rewarding and diverse career opportunities.