Construction

Last Friday, the ribbon was cut opening the doors of the brand new Bronx Design & Construction Academy on the site of the old Alfred E. Smith High School. Industry partner and CTE Council Member Jeffrey Smalls led the industry and community effort to create the new Linked Learning school and appeared in this video describing the school:
 

 
In Linked Learning, "students follow industry-themed pathways, choosing among fields such as electric, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and pre-engineering/ architectural drafting. Participation in Linked Learning prepares students to graduate from high school and succeed in a full range of postsecondary options—including two- or four-year colleges, certification programs, appren­ticeships, military service, or formal job training."

The Bronx Design & Construction Academy has scheduled two

OPEN HOUSES

Tuesday, October 25, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Tuesday, November 8 (Election Day), 4:00 to 6:00 pm

For more informations, see th BDCA web site

 
"I believe that we need a national PR campaign for skilled labor."
 
"Right now, American manufacturing is struggling to fill 200,000 vacant positions. And there are 450,000 openings today in trades, transportation and utilities. The skills gap seems real, and it's getting wider."
 
"To really make a difference, we need to change the perceptions of a much larger audience, and challenge the prevailing definition of a "good job." Americans need to see these workers for what they are - the key to civilized life as we know it."
 
See a transcript of Mike's testimony at Discovery Impact.
 
 
 

The latest web newsletter for the Edward J. Malloy Initiative for Construction Skills tells the story of some successful graduates and records the job placements in the field from 2001-2009. "Through September 2009, Construction Skills is proud to have placed 1,110 New York City residents into union apprenticeships." See the site for a map and student testimonials: http://constructionskills.org