a new group of students had the opportunity to experience working as electrical technicians! Derek Foote and volunteers from IBEW 305 led the Club members through a light installation activity. After learning how to use pliers and screwdrivers properly, they learned how to make a circuit by wiring an outlet and connecting it to a light switch. The kids were so excited to see their work come together at the end of the session when they got their light switches to work. A big thank you to Derek and all the volunteers who contributed to making this project successful and fun!
The Northeast Indiana Construction Alliance is the sponsor of a STEM event featuring the Construction Trades of Northeast Indiana. There will be contractors and union construction trades with hands on experiences for the folks who attend the discounted ticket day, Saturday, January 20, 2024! Visit Science Central’s web site for more information.
This week, Lavar Brewer, from Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 166, led Project Blueprint. He used PVC pipes to teach the Club members how to cut, measure, identify fittings, and read a diagram. Afterward, they put their newfound knowledge to use by constructing a base using the PVC pieces they cut themselves. Thank you Lavar for sharing your time and knowledge with us!
During Project Blueprint this week, our Club members took a field trip to Bricklayers Local 4 where Glenn Head taught them all about the art of bricklaying. The kids learned what it meant to “butter the bread” and each took a turn laying their own brick. A few expressed it was harder than it looked, but they took on the challenge and had it down in no time. They also got a chance to put to together a money bank made with tiles that they helped cut. It’s always great to see our Club members engaged in hands-on activities that expose them to different trades and skills. Thank you Glenn for making this a fun experience for our youth!
This week in Project Blueprint, our Club members got to be operating engineers! IUOE Local #103’s Craig Tyler, Mike Jackson, and Dushan Shepherd were the lead instructors for the session. The kids learned all about how an excavator works and got a chance to practice operating the machine themselves. With guidance from the instructors, the students were tasked with getting the tennis ball attached to the bucket into a small container. It was a challenging task that required focus and precision, but everyone passed with flying colors!
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