WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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Workforce Development Initiative
Coming together to reimagine the construction workforce described in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act presents a phenomenal opportunity to reimagine how work gets done across the transportation construction industry. How can we promote rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure as an attractive option for people seeking new opportunities and developing their careers? The New Hampshire Good Roads Association (NHGRA) recognizes that our regional and national competitiveness, the standard of living, and future growth rests on our state’s transportation infrastructure. We look forward to partnering with leaders from across the state to create a task force, and to work collaboratively to identify, train, and support the highway construction workers of the future.
November 15, 2024 - NH Bring Back the Trades Tradeapalooza & Career Expo
Several members of the NHGRA Workforce Development Committee visited with young people, parents, educators and job seekers about the incredible career opportunities available in the highway construction industry. In addition to the career fair, the event featured the legendary Mike Rowe, who kept a packed house engaged and excited about careers in the trades during his interview with NH governor-elect, Kelly Ayotte. Over $100,000 in trade school scholarships were also given away during the event. NHGRA was proud to be a sponsor of this event.
September 26 & 27, 2024 - NH Construction Career Days
Workforce Development Committee members spent two days visiting with students from throughout New Hampshire about careers in the highway construction industry. This was an excellent event - we were pleased to be a part of it and are looking forward to 2025!
September 17, 2024 - North Country Outdoor Industry Career Expo
Workforce Development Committee Chairman Larry Major, Pike Industries, visited with students about careers in highway construction at the North Country Outdoor Industry Career Expo in Lancaster.
July 10, 2024 - UNH Tech Camp Bus Tour
NHGRA members Weaver Brothers Construction Co. and E. D. Swett hosted students from the UNH Tech Camp on their projects in Londonderry and Manchester. Both projects highlighted different scales of work and types of construction with different challenges. The Bridge Tech Camp is for students interested in civil engineering. To learn more about the Bridge Tech Camp and other UNH Tech Camps visit their website at: https://ceps.unh.edu/outreach/tech-camp. (Photos courtesy of UNH Tech Camp)
May 22, 2024 - Bow High School Career Day
Workforce Development Committee members Meghan Theriault, Town of Gilford and Chris Robert, E.D. Swett, visited with students about careers in highway construction at the Bow High School Career Day.
October 24, 2023 - NH Science Teachers' Association Fall Conference
The Workforce Development Committee put together a session titled "Where Science Meets Industry: Quarries, Roads & Bridge Construction" which was presented by committee members Larry Major, Pike Industries and Pat L'Heureux, Severino Trucking Company. This was an excellent opportunity and we look forward to working with NHSTA on future events.
Workforce Development Committee
Larry Major, Pike Industries
Jason Riley, Maine Drilling & Blasting
Adam Bates, Weaver Brothers Construction Co.
Will Hess, Hess Engineering & Construction Consultants
Chris Robert, E.D. Swett, Inc.
Meghan Theriault, Town of Gilford
Pat L'Heureux, Severino Trucking Co.
Dan Indoe, New England Barricade, Sign & Safety
Brenda Clemons, NH Good Roads Association
Contact the NHGRA office at info@nhgoodroads.org if you’re interested in participating with the Workforce Development Initiative. The time commitment can really be whatever you can afford. Maybe you just want to contribute some ideas that the Initiative can work on? Just let us know!