Careers In Construction Week 2008

Washington, D.C.

Associated General Contractors of America and the National Building Museum are sponsoring the Festival of the Building Arts on October 11. Hands-on activities will include building with straw, painting, and pipefitting for young children. This event is open to the public. Contact Kelley Keeler for more information at 703.837.5310.

Wisconsin

Associated Training Services is hosting an "In the Seat Day" on October 11. Attendees will be able to sit in a variety of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, motor graders, and scrapers. This event is open to the public. Contact John Klabacka at 608.837.2851 for more information.

Louisiana

ABC Pelican chapter in Baton Rouge will host students from area schools on Oct. 4, 14, and 15. Students will watch the BYF video, learn about different crafts and view demos, and talk to experts in the industry. Lunch is provided for students. More than 700 students are expected to participate. For more information, contact Robert Clouatre at 225.615.8743.