The award-winning Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls took place at the ABC Eastern Pa. Chapter Allentown Office from July 9-13. ABC was proud to host the second annual camp at its Allentown Training Facility to introduce girls ages 14-18 to the world of construction.
The Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls was a collaborative effort between Associated Builders and Contractors-Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute-Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter, and the ACE Mentor Program-Lehigh Valley Chapter to take a proactive approach to address workforce shortages in the AEC industry. The Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls is a program designed for high school age girls to attend a free week-long camp to explore the construction trades, architecture, engineering, and construction manufacturing through hands on experiences and field trips. The camp was 100% underwritten by sponsorship support from ABC, CSI members, and other industry-related companies.
The objectives of the Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls are:
- Provide girls an opportunity to explore a career in the construction industry.
- Experience the construction trades through hands on learning and building.
- Learn about architecture, engineering, and manufacturing during construction-related field trips to area businesses.
- Develop greater self-esteem by teaching skills to solve challenging projects and successfully complete them.
- Provide inspiration and mentoring for girls to understand they have a place in the construction industry, and they can become successful leaders in the future.
- Develop a stronger workforce for the future of the construction industry.
Learn more about the Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls by visiting www.letsbuildcamp.com
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Thank you to the ABC Eastern Pa Members who dedicated their time, and for their generous sponsorships.
CAMP SPONSORS
PREMIER SPONSOR | $2,000
- Dual Temp Co., Inc.
DREAM SPONSORS | $500
- O’Donnell & Naccarato, Inc.
- R.L. Reppert, Inc.
- Sila Heating & Air Conditioning
- SUPPORTING SPONSORS | $250
- Concannon, Miller & Company, P.C
- E.R. Long Associates, Inc.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
- Beacon Supply/Quality Roofing Supply
- R.L. Reppert, Inc.
- SERVPRO—ABC PA East Group
CAMP VOLUNTEERS
- All American Concrete Form
- E.R. Long Associates, Inc.
- Jack’s Glass
- SERVPRO—ABC PA East Group
- Sila Heating & Air Conditioning
CAMP INSTRUCTORS
- Stan Cordova, Myco Mechanical, Inc., Plumbing Instructor
- Justin Flores, Flores Air Conditioning, Inc., HVAC Instructor
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