CORE CONSTRUCTION SKILLED TRADES AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES
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At the base of all of the economic development of a region is construction. This industry makes all others possible. Come explore four core areas of the construction and building trades industries upon which you can build a profession that is varied, profitable and always in demand. / /Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23 TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 15
Week 1: Masonry and Cement
Saunders Construction
(site to be determined)
Whether poured or placed in bricks, buildings constructed with masonry techniques are in high demand, durable, and dramatic. Learn the strengths of each technique and complete hands-on opportunities to make a wall. / /Special Dress Required? No Yes: Students must wear heavy shoes, long pants and be willing to engage in a masonry activity.
Date October 2, 2008 / Start Time: 6 p.m. / End Time: 8 p.m.
Company Host: Brian Cohen Contact Person: Charlotte Prahl / Contact’s Phone: 303.455.5522 ext. 216
Location: (to be determined )
Bus Accessible No Yes / If not, can buses load or unload within walking distance? No Yes
Week 2: Hard Working and Versatile Metals
Zimmerman Metals, Inc.
210 E. 58th Ave.
Denver, CO
Since 1936, Zimmerman Metals has striven to provide quality workmanship and service in a variety of metal products, structural steel, processing, machining, and roll forming. Student will get the opportunity to tour an operating steel fabricating plant and participate in computer aided fabrication methods. / /Special Dress Required? No Yes: Students should wear boots/tennis shoes, jeans and heavy shirts.
Date October 9, 2008 / Start Time: 6 p.m. / End Time: 8 p.m.
Company Host: Rich Walsh Contact Person: Charlotte Prahl / Contact’s Phone: 303.455.5522 ext. 216
Location: 210 E. 58th Ave, Denver CO, 80216
Bus Accessible No Yes / If not, can buses load or unload within walking distance? No Yes
Week 3: The Drama and Distinction of Doors
Trustile Doors
1780 E. 66th Ave.
Denver, CO
Students will receive an industry overview: Why Trustile is successful, the importance of Quality and On-Time delivery. Students will go on a tour and learn how doors are made. Finally, students will manufacture door parts and combine the parts to make a door. / /Special Dress Required? No Yes: Students should wear heavy shoes and long pants.
Date October 17, 2008 / Start Time: 6 p.m. / End Time: 8 p.m.
Company Host: Steve Jara and Bill Henshaw
Contact Person: Charlotte Prahl / Contact’s Phone: 303.455.5522 ext. 216
Location: 1780 E. 66th Ave. Denver, CO
Bus Accessible No Yes / If not, can buses load or unload within walking distance? No Yes
Week 4: What Separates? Drywall!
Delta Drywall
5930 Marion Drive
Denver, CO
Students will receive 50 minutes of class instruction on blueprint and materials, a 10 minute break, and 60 minutes to build a mock up of a typical office space partition and ceilings. / /Special Dress Required? No Yes: Students should wear heavy shoes and long pants.
Date October 23, 2008 / Start Time: 6 p.m. / End Time: 8 p.m.
Company Host: Rusty Plowman or Mark Cone
Contact Person: Charlotte Prahl / Contact’s Phone: 303.455.5522 ext. 216
Location: 5930 Marion Drive, Denver CO, 80216
Bus Accessible No Yes / If not, can buses load or unload within walking distance? No Yes