LEHIGH VALLEY LET’S BUILD CONSTRUCTION CAMP FOR GIRLS; A SUCCESSFUL SECOND YEAR

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

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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  • ABC Suburban Philadelphia Office
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