Alabama Construction News

JAN-MAR 2017

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— Richard McManus, Interned at B.L. Harbert — Thomas Wade, Interned at B.L. Harbert work with concrete during his internship. "I was taught a lot about how things should be laid out and set up and that everything must be precise, even things that you wouldn't think mattered," he said. "This was not only a good work experience, but I also learned to communicate on the job site." Kaci Elrod, a Pell City High School student who also interned at Goodgame Company, appreciated the opportunity to intern doing what she loves: welding. "I welded on structural beams, as well as learned new techniques on how to weld differently," she said. "I also saw how men and women work together to get all things done in the field." Jayden Kidd, a Pelham High School student, interned with Robins & Morton and enjoyed the experience so much that he hopes to have the opportunity to work with them again. "I learned a lot about figuring out problems on my own rather than asking my foreman," he said. "I learned about different tools I didn't yet know about and the correct way to use them. [The foreman] I "I got to see a lot of different trades doing different jobs. Being able to go to this job was a great opportunity for me. I also got to learn a lot from the people, like a good work ethic." "I learned the right way to use a hammer and how to square dry wood on to a two-by-four door frame. I helped take down stairs and took down hand rails." was working with, Mr. Berry, taught me a lot about how life works in the field. I had a great time working for Robins & Morton." With students gaining valuable industry knowledge in just two weeks, participating companies are excited about the opportunities ACT students will have in the future. In fact, many companies are hoping to welcome more ACT students back for future internships to show them the great opportunities available to them in the construction industry. "Fravert feels like this is important to participate in providing young talent with a chance to be a part of something bigger while learning their respective skill," said Hines. "We feel like we can use ACT as a source for future employees, and we have the ability to help influence curriculum to help fit our needs. This program is good because it is teaching hands-on skills, as well as putting students in an actual work environment so that the students aren't shocked when they get a job out of school. This is a good way to see if the student feels he/ she will be happy doing their trade." 27 JAN-MAR 2017 AL CONSTRUCTION NEWS

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