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Training and Recruitment Jewett Hosts Interactive ‘Building Your Future’ Workshop
Christine Murray, architectural project manager, coached the girls through choosing a building that meets the client’s needs and can be constructed within budget and time goals.
Fremont, NH — Jewett Construction announced it recently held an interactive “Building Your Future” workshop at its headquarters in Fremont. During the workshop, middle school girls from Girls Inc. joined the Jewett team for a handson, interactive construction experience designed to inspire future female builders. The event was born from a shift in focus during Women in Construction Week this past March. “At Jewett, women make up a significant part of our workforce and
are valued members of our team every day,” said Sarah LeBlanc, director of marketing at Jewett Construction. “Instead of celebrating ourselves, we wanted to invest our energy into encouraging the next generation of women to explore careers in the construction industry.” The Building Your Future workshop was an interactive, gamified experience where the girls stepped into the role of a builder for the day. Working in teams, the participants navigated the lifecycle of
Jennifer Beach played the role of a client for Girls Inc. participants.
a construction project, making decisions, managing budgets and schedules, and solving real-world challenges. Throughout the game, their goal was to complete their project on time, on budget, and with a happy client. Along the way, the girls met key members of the Jewett team who showcased the variety of career paths available in commercial construction—from architecture and estimating to project management and site supervision. Jennifer Beach,
membership director for ABC NH/VT, joined the event to play the role of the client, offering additional industry insight and reinforcing the critical connection between client relationships and project success. “We were so proud to create an experience that was both fun and educational,” said LeBlanc. “Seeing these girls embrace the challenge, work together, and explore new career possibilities was the most rewarding part of the day.”
Bridge2Trades Enters Second Year of Programming Boston – Bridge2Trades (B2T) director, Taisha Crayton, recently announced the launch of the organization’s second year of programming, in partnership with NEI General Contracting. B2T is the workforce development initiative co-founded by former New England Patriots captain, Deatrich Wise Jr., that provides hands-on training, industry exposure, and career-building opportunities for young people interested in high-demand construction trades. Held at the WORC² Center in Boston, the 2025 program kicked off on July 7 with a new class of students interested in exploring careers in electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, and more. Over six weeks, students will receive safety certifications including OSHA 10, First Aid, CPR, and Narcan administration. Participants will also gain exposure to modern construction technologies such as drone operation, Building Information Modeling (BIM), plan reading, and project management fundamentals. “This program is about more than training,” said Wise. “It’s about transforming lives and communities by giving
young people a chance to build real futures. The trades are full of opportunity, and we’re making sure that opportunity is accessible.” During the program, NEI General Contracting provides mentorship and di-
rect access to industry professionals and hands-on experience. “We are proud to continue this important work and invest in the next generation of tradespeople,” said Andre Barbour of NEI. “Our goal is to break down barriers
and make sure these students have a pathway to long-term careers in construction and beyond, developing well rounded individuals that understand the importance of the trades but, also personal growth and development,” added Crayton.
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