Tag Archives: Career in Construction

BGCFW: Project Blueprint Update: January 25, 2023

January 25, 2023 NEICA Leave a comment

Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 166

Project Blueprint resumed with a visit from LeVar Brewer of UA Local 166 Plumbers and Steamfitters. Kids cut, sweat and soldered pipe. They broke into groups for the exercise and each child had the opportunity to complete the three steps of the project. They also learned about the sizing of various copper pipes and the names of some plumbing tools.

Article submitted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Indiana

2609 Fairfield Avenue

Fort Wayne, IN 46807

Phone: (260) 744-0998

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BGCFW Project Blueprint Update: December 6, 2022

December 13, 2022 NEICA Leave a comment

Jeramiah Hale from Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 presented an excellent lesson explaining the wide variety of products sheet metal workers contribute to the construction industry. They explained the different types of materials used, ranging from steel, aluminum, copper and other alloyed metals and what they are used for. The club kids were able to make personalized Christmas tree ornaments by etching a design with an engraving pen or by stamping their own message or design onto the ornament. The kids loved making these and were excited to take them home to share with their families.

Thank you Jeramiah and all your volunteers for this awesome lesson.

Article submitted by Sheri Tatman, Fundraising & Marketing Manager

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS of NORTHEAST INDIANA

2609 Fairfield Avenue

Fort Wayne, IN 46807

Phone: (260) 744-0998 Ext. 133

Email: statman@bgcfw.org

Career in Construction, Job Information

NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

November 15, 2022 NEICA Leave a comment

November 14 – 20, 2022

https://www.builttosucceed.org/

https://www.apprenticeship.gov/national-apprenticeship-week

Career Event, Career Fair, Career in Construction

CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL CAREER FAIR

October 18, 2022 NEICA Leave a comment

Students had an opportunity to meet contractors and learn about union apprenticeship programs during the October 12, 2022 career fair.

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BGCFW: Welcome back to our Project Blueprint training!

October 5, 2022 NEICA Leave a comment

Our 2022/2023 school year will be filled with new and exciting learning opportunities!

Cassie Carlson, Rick Sparks and Logan Bowling from Tonn and Blank Construction started us off with an awesome carpentry and construction project to build wall and floor panels. The lesson included teaching the kids to make accurate measurements, introduced them to using a Miter Saw to cut the wood and hammer & nails to construct the walls. The kids embraced the challenge and worked together to complete their projects. Thank you Tonn and Blank Construction for your preparation and time on this project. We also wish to thank our volunteer helpers from Amazon and the FWCS Career Academy students, your help makes all this possible.