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FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION BUILDERS ’ ASSN .

FLORIDA

CONSTRUCTION

C REER DAYS

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Calling All Industry Leaders !

March 23 , 2023 www . CCDFL . org

Promote the Construction Industry to a Future Workforce

The Suncoast Utility Contractors Association ( SUCA ), the Florida Department of Transportation ( FDOT ), the Florida Transportation Builders Association ( FTBA ) and industry partners are hosting the Tampa Bay Construction Career Days at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in Dover , Florida on March 23 , 2023 .
Construction Career Days introduces high school students , grades 11-12 , to various areas of construction including highway , bridges , engineering , utility , geotechnical and more . Students learn from industry professionals about potential job opportunities through hands-on activities . Throughout the day students experience various jobs in learning lab activities such as operating heavy equipment , testing materials , simulating bridge design , traffic safety and more .
Our goal is to educate students on career opportunities in the transportation industry and spotlight companies that are committed to opening doors for youth . Students from local high schools are invited to attend to learn more about the industry at no cost to the student or school districts .
• Introduce Construction Career Opportunities to High School Seniors
• Interactive Exhibits – Learning Labs
• Positive Company Exposure
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