“Construction day” was an event designed to give students interested in construction a chance to try out different tools and skill sets related to careers in construction.
Activities included building temporary walls, finding clogged objects in a set of pipes, robotics and 3d printing labs, and welding. Guest instructors came from North Central Texas College (NCTC), Texas Masonry Council, Roto-Rooter plumbing, and other local companies.
Of the 100+ students who attended, about 30 upperclassmen had signed up in advance. Half of those were from the welding class, and half were simply interested in learning more about construction, such as Dilan Bashaw.
“I really liked working ( at the event) because it’s made me stronger… I loved using heavy equipment for construction.” Bashaw says.
