Inside the CareerExpo

` More than 17,000 Georgia public school students enrolled in 150 skilled trade construction and metals programs throughout the state

` Industry professionals from over 300 companies in the state of Georgia participated in the CareerExpo to speak with students about their organizations’ work and career paths in the building and energy industries

` Trades Represented include contracting, highway construction, electrical, energy, roofing, tile, more

` Dozens of colleges and universities representing eight different career clusters: Architecture and Construction, Arts, A/V Technology and Communications, Energy, Government and Public Administration, Human Services, Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security, Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM), and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

“Our goal is to encourage students to explore and pursue careers in construction, design, and energy,” says Scott Shelar, President & CEO of Construction Ready.

The CareerExpo had many hands-on displays that gave students the opportunity to work with industry leaders, equipment and materials. Attendees experienced the sights and sounds of a real construction site. The interactive experience allowed students to learn more about the industry and introduced them to specific career paths.

SkillsUSA Competition: CareerExpo 2023 also featured the SkillsUSA State Championship, a competition that allows students to showcase their skills in a number of construction-related disciplines. Winners will represent Georgia at the SkillsUSA Nationals Championship in Atlanta, June 19-23, 2023. CCR