Construction Career Days is all new in 2020!
We understand fieldtrips right now are out of the question for most schools, especially when they bring over 2500+ students together in one place.  
However, as a essential industry, Construction must keep pushing forward and so must our workforce exploration opportunities. 
This year instead of your school coming to Construction Career Days, we are coming to you with:

The Construction Career Days' School Challenges
#CCDSchoolChallenge

Interested in Finding out more or registering to participate?

The School Challenges are a series of project-based learning competitions with categories for middle school, high school, and Career Technical Programs. There will be prizes awarded directly to students for each project category. These projects are an "anchor" activity for students to apply skills learned in the classroom and explore careers in construction. Described below are the four project categories, there will be a registration period for schools, then for students. There is a specific time frame students will have to complete the projects, from October 5-23. Two of the four projects can 100% be completed through online or distance learning. The two career technical "hands-on" building projects also are slated to be completed during that same timeframe. However, we will be keeping a close watch on the restrictions to in-person learning across the region and will be flexible on time frames for districts wanting to compete in the CTE projects. The best news is everything you need for these projects will be provided! 

Research Projects

Grades 7, 8, 9 Construction Essay
Cash Prizes 1st, 2nd, 3rd place!
Grades 10, 11, 12 Construction Essay
Cash Prizes 1st, 2nd, 3rd place!
  • Select Research topic from the list below
  • Must be two pages or 3 paragraphs minimum
  • Double Spaced
  • 12pt font
  • Must include information provided through one interview with someone in the industry.
  • Must provide a list of resources used 
Create a Short Presentation
  • PowerPoint 4 slide minimum, OR 1 minute video
  • Select Research topic from the list below
  • Must be three pages or 5 paragraphs minimum
  • Double Spaced
  • 12pt font
  • Must include information provided through one interview with someone in the industry.
  • Must provide a list of resources used 
Create a Short Presentation
  • PowerPoint 6 slide minimum, OR 1 minute video
Research Topic List + Interview Resources
Students may pick from one of the four topics below. Once they have selected their topic a short list of industry professionals will be provided. Everyone on the list will be prepared for your students to contact them and schedule a brief interview.
  1. History of Women in the Workforce
  2. History of Safety in Construction
  3. Pick a Skilled Trade to describe.
  4. Pick any construction career other than a Skilled Trade to describe.
*A link from I Build America-Ohio will be provided for Topics #3 & #4. Check out the list ahead of time by clicking here.
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One BIG Word Problem : Graphing

A Math problem appropriate for Algebra 1, Geometry and above. Students will solve a Civil Engineering problem through applying their knowledge of graphing, slope, shapes, linear equations, and more. The first 20 students to submit a correct graph and answers to the supporting questions will receive a $10 Gift Card!

Career Technical Program Projects
The following projects will need to be completed in-person at the school, we would like each school to complete the project within a three week window, after registering a CCD representative will be in contact to determine your unique circumstances for scheduling. These projects should be specifically considered by CTE Construction Programs, such as Carpentry, Building Industries, Welding, Fabrication, Engineering, etc. The classrooms participating must have an experienced skilled trade instructor, students should receive basic safety, and hand tools education prior to beginning. 

Build-a-Bench Project
Cash Prizes per student in your team!
Up to 5 students per team
1. Select your bench category. Decide as a team which type of bench your will build:
  • Flat Bench - No Arms, No Back
  • Park Bench - No Arms, With Back
  • Garden Bench - With Arms, With Bench
​2. Receive your Materials. Only use the materials provided: Lumber and Fasteners.
  • Tool restrictions for “finishing” will be provided in packet
3. Design your Bench. Submit a blueprint (scale drawing). Provide three views: Front, Side, Rear.
​4. Build your Bench. Work together during your lab time to build the bench.
5. Fill out the Daily Log. Each day in the lab fill out the “Daily Log” Worksheet.
6. Take Pictures/Video. Take pictures and/or videos of the building process. You MUST provide pictures of your finished bench - three views: Front, Side, Back.
7. Tell us about your project. Each team completes the “Build-a-Bench Project Report”.
Build-a-Fire Pit Project
Cash Prizes per student in your team!
Up to 5 students per team
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2. Receive your Materials. Only use the materials provided: Enough raw material for a 30 inch bowl and legs.
  • No Plasma Guns may be used.
3. Design your Fire Pit. Submit a blueprint (scale drawing). Provide two views: Front and Above
​4. Build your Fire Pit. Work together during your lab time to build the fire pit.
5. Fill out the Daily Log. Each day in the lab fill out the “Daily Log” Worksheet.
6. Take Pictures/Video. Take pictures and/or videos of the building process. You MUST provide pictures of your finished fire pit - two views: Above and all sides for 360* view
7. Tell us about your project. Each team completes the “Build-a-Fire Pit Project Report”.

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