Recently, students participating in the Vermont Construction Academy‘s July Carpentry Boot Camp visited DEW Construction’s North Hero Fire & Town Garage project to experience construction firsthand and learn about opportunities in the skilled trades. Hosted by DEW’s project team, the visit gave students the opportunity to tour an active construction site, meet with DEW employees and trade partners, and gain a behind-the-scenes look at how a project comes together. More importantly, the experience helped connect classroom learning to real-world construction. By seeing an active project in progress, students gained exposure to the people, processes, and jobsite conditions that shape a career in the trades—insight that’s difficult to replicate in a classroom environment. For DEW, opportunities like these are an important part of building the next generation of builders. Through partnerships with organizations like the Vermont Construction Academy, students can explore rewarding career paths, better understand the realities of the industry, and see firsthand the opportunities available to those willing to learn and grow. “Building the next generation of builders starts by giving students the opportunity to experience construction firsthand,” said Matt Cadieux, General Superintendent. “When students step onto an active jobsite, they can see how classroom learning translates into the real world, explore the opportunities available in the trades, and begin to envision a future for themselves in our industry. As construction professionals, it’s our responsibility to open doors, share […]
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