Media release from the Associated General Contractors of Georgia:
The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) partnered with Duffey Southeast, Inc. to host construction students from high schools in 14 local counties for the Northwest Georgia Workforce Development Alliance’s Skills Challenge. The event was held on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome.
This Skills Challenge is one of eight regional events held throughout Georgia hosting over 2,300 students from nearly 100 schools. Competitions held at the Northwest Georgia Workforce Development Alliance’s Skills Challenge were: blueprint reading, carpentry, electrical, masonry, plumbing, team build and welding.
“We take pride in partnering with AGC Georgia and the local industry as one of the host contractors, aiming to develop our future workforce and promote careers in construction,” said Dan Baker, CEO of Duffey Southeast, Inc.
With over 100 students participating in the Northwest Georgia Workforce Development Alliance’s Skills Challenge, nearly hundred additional students observed in hopes of competing in the future. These students also benefited from conversations with construction industry professionals who hosted 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 from construction programs in the following counties were invited to compete in the Northwest Georgia Workforce Development Alliance’s Skills Challenge: Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Pickens, Polk, Walker and Whitfield.
Students who are members of SkillsUSA Georgia and competed 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.
