Construction Challenge 2009 is a career education initiative to develop the workforce of the future

Did you know…

• The average age of today's construction worker is 52.
• Due to baby boomer retirements - the construction industry is seeing a growing workforce shortage.
• The construction industry will need to add 1,000,000 jobs to the workforce by 2012

2008 Construction Challenge Championship Finals, Las Vegas Video

The Construction Challenge is an educational experience that is:

• Electric –Unlike any other event, participants experience the excitement, intensity, and wow-factor of developing their Challenge solutions.
• Direct Connect – Teams will directly connect to an industry and companies that are actively looking for talented and motivated employees for a wide range of careers.
• Transforming – The dynamic Rally process raises awareness and changes perceptions of construction and how the industry impacts our quality of life.
• Active – Teams research infrastructure and construction issues in advance (6-8 hours total), as well as participate in hands-on Challenges at the Rally.
• Credible – The Construction Challenges, like all Destination ImagiNation® products, are directly tied to educational standards.

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