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APRIL 27, 2017
 

In a couple of weeks, ACE Mentor Program will host its annual scholarship luncheon and year-end event. Local high school students who have been working with Architecture, Construction and Engineering industry pros throughout the school year will show off their industry know-how, presenting their RFP responses to panels of judges. 

I can't describe for you how awe-inspiring it is to see these kids' presentations. It's an incredible glimpse at our industry's future...and the people who will lead it. It's awesome. I hope you'll consider joining ACE for this very special event on May 11. Details here.

See you soon,
Karin
Karin Tucker Hoffman
President/CEO
Florida First Coast Chapter - Associated Builders & Contractors
"Do Business with a Member!" 
 * * * * * Upcoming Events * * * * *
April 28
ABC Luncheon at Jacksonville Golf and CC		 May 1
ABC Golf
(registration is closed)		  May 11
ACE Year-End Program and luncheon
May 16
STEP Class		 May 16
Women's Council luncheon		 June 16
Baseball Night - Jax Jumbo Shrimp
Deadline Approaching for NexGen 2017

What is NexGen? NexGen is a four-month leadership development program comprised of a series of educational events designed to enhance the leadership skills and knowledge of young, high-potential construction professionals. 

New course and application dates have been announced! Applications/nominations are due June 1, 2017 and classes commence in July. A complete program guide and application materials can be downloaded here. Questions? Call Karin at (904) 731-1506.
STEP Application Workshop 5/16

Want to be 770% safer than the industry average?  Let us show you how.  Join us May 16 for a free STEP (Safety, Training, and Evaluation Program) Application Workshop!  Lance Simons, Director of Corporate Safety, Haskell, will walk class participants through the STEP application process.  

Bring your laptop and your most recent OSHA 300 form and you'll be on your way to a better safety program.  Pre-registration is required for this free class.  RSVP here.
2017 Blue Ribbon Partners
Register for National Legislative Week

Now is the time to build on our victories to advance the merit shop agenda in Congress and in the Trump administration! Join your fellow ABC members as one powerful voice to educate Congress and regulators about the issues that affect your businesses and to showcase the opportunities and diversity ABC members contribute to our industry and the economy.

It's all happening in Washington, D.C., June 19-23. Make a commitment to advance the merit shop agenda with the 115th Congress today! All 2017 Legislative Week events take place at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. For more information and to register, please visit legweek.abc.org 
2017 Red Ribbon Partners
COX
Connect with Tomorrow's Workforce I

The Clay County School District's Design Build Academy annual Student Mock Interviews will be held May 16th  from 7:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. (approx.) at Middleburg High School. MHS is looking for industry professionals to judge mock interviews and help teach important real-life skills
 
With your help, students in the Carpentry, Electricity, Drafting, and Interior Design programs will be perfecting their interviewing skills while you meet prospects for your current and future job openings.  If you are interested in volunteering to perform mock interviews on May 16th, please contact Stacy Rutherford, Academy Coach, CTE Department at stacey.rutherford@myoneclay.net.
2017 White Ribbon Partners
Connect with Tomorrow's Workforce II

You're invited to take part in an event to educate local young people about the great career potential in our industry! Junior Achievement is hosting a "Reverse Job Shadow" event at Matthew Gilbert Middle School on May 22. Spend just a few hours that morning sharing information about career opportunities with your company and within your field of work.

We hear a lot of talk about the need to educate young people about career options in the trades, and this is a big opportunity to walk the talk! For more information, see  details here or email ktucker@abcfirstcoast.com. 
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