On Friday, September 25th the First Annual NH Construction Career Day was held at the Hopkinton Fair Grounds, in Hopkinton NH. Over 350 students with 52 chaperones from 22 schools across the Granite state attended the Career Day. Many of the exhibitors (42 exhibitors) provided hands-on activities for the students:

Bruss Construction – Blower Door

MSI Mechanical Services – Pipe Cutting and Flow Exhibit

Multi-Weld Services – Welding

Cobb Hill Construction – Build a Dog House from a Set of Plans

American Steel & Precast Erectors – Walk a Beam

North Branch Construction – Safety Equipment

Pro Con Inc – Site Layout

Mas-Con Corporation – Brick Laying

Turnstone Corporation – Concrete Drilling

Hampshire Fire Protection – Sprinkler Fitting

Thank you to all ABC exhibitors for their time and expertise to introduce students to our industry. Planning for next year’s event has begun. Input is being sought to build on this year’s event for an even more successful Second Annual Career Day! Surveys will be going out to this year’s participants for feedback and suggestions for next year. If you would like to participate and offer suggestions or even serve on the planning committee, please contact Carol at the ABC Chapter Office.