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C REER DAYS FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION Calling All Industry Leaders! February 21, 2019 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 February 21, 2019. 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 2019 STEERING COMMITTEE IN C. N. 1933 RTATION PO FL