Hands-on
Construction Project Highlights Vocational Tour to Give Students
Information About Career Opportunities in Electrical Construction.
Tempe,
AZ, USA -- Rosendin Electric (http://www.rosendin.com),
one of the nation's largest private electrical contractors and an
employee-owned company, recently hosted students from Desert Hills
High School in Gilbert, Arizona, to help them understand the scope
and demands of electrical contracting and to provide hands-on
experience with electrical design-build and construction project
management.
The
tour was offered to students participating in the regional STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) program developed by
the Arizona Department of Education to promote education in science
and engineering. Upon arrival, the students were presented with a
mock construction project to complete. Designed to give students an
understanding of the end-to-end requirements of electrical
construction, the project included developing plans, using Building
Information Modeling (BIM) systems for modeling, creating a parts
list, understanding prefabrication, pricing and bidding, and more.
"We
continue to see a growing demand for skilled talent in the electrical
construction industry," said Dean Howard, Business Development
Manager for Rosendin Electric's Tempe office. "Today's
electrical contractor has to understand computer modeling, logistics,
finance, alternative energy, and much more. By giving students
hands-on experience, we hope more will consider a career in
electrical construction."
According
to a recent survey by the Associated General Contractors of America,
86 percent of contractors are having difficulty finding hourly
skilled construction workers. The same survey reports that 52 percent
are having difficulty finding experienced professionals for positions
such as project managers and supervisors. Experts predict an ongoing
need for skilled labor throughout the country, including in markets
with high demand for new building such as Phoenix.
Rosendin
Electric executives hope this event is the first in a series of
tours. The company plans to continue to work with area high schools
to promote interest in electrical construction and to encourage
students to pursue an internship or apprenticeship.
About
Rosendin Electric
Rosendin
Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is an
employee-owned electrical engineering, power, and communications
provider. With revenues surpassing $1 Billion, Rosendin Electric is
one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States. With
over 4,500 employees and experience worldwide, Rosendin Electric has
built upon a 95-year reputation for quality design and installations.
For additional information, visit http://www.rosendin.com.
Media
Contact:
Rosendin
Electric, Inc.
(408)
286-2800
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