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Girls from all across San Diego County lit up the classrooms of North County Trade Tech High School when the school and Girls Incorporated of San Diego County hosted their first ever "Girls in Construction" workshop. The free event was open to females entering the 9th grade and was held on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Trade Tech campus, 2585 Business Park Drive in Vista. The girls made a wooden toolbox, used a lathe to make a pen, and learned how to wire a switch a turn on a light. They toured Trade Tech’s state of the art facility with fully equipped construction labs, and interacted with teachers and industry partners including women mentors in the various trades, construction management and the architectural professions.
Trade Tech CEO Doreen Quinn says that young women should not hesitate to enter the less traditional career path of construction. “Construction needs bright, educated, motivated young women. It is a thriving industry that takes a rigorous education starting in high school and going through college. Working in construction whether as an architect, designer, electrician or any other specialty also provides a stable and sustainable future; Trade Tech is geared to prepare each and every student for their best future possible.”
ABC-San Diego Fall Golf Classic Fast Approaching
Under the chairmanship of Philip Piel of West Coast Group Benefits, the ABC-San Diego Golf Committee has already commenced preparations for the 11th Annual Fall Golf Classic to be held on Friday, September 12th, at the magnificent Maderas Golf Course in Poway, California.
A long-established ABC-San Diego tradition that promises our members a fabulous, fun-filled day of golf, food, raffles, prizes and a world class celebratory dinner, the Fall Golf Classic also serves as an important fundraiser in support of our core values – open competition and the merit shop philosophy.
Registration for this year’s tournament opened on July 9, 2008, and is limited to the first 144 players. A number of premium sponsorship opportunities are still available, including the most prestigious “Merit Shop Champion” package, which offers an impressive array of VIP benefits, including reserved parking, a separate registration table for Merit Shop Champion guests, complimentary cigars, an open tab on the beverage carts, and other exclusive benefits.
Also, for the first time in the tournament’s eleven-year history, ABC-San Diego is offering three exclusive sponsorship opportunities to give our member companies the chance for sole recognition as an Event Beverage Host, Lunch Host, or Reception Awards Host.
A special thanks to Bergelectric, Helix Electric and Gould Electric, which have already committed their support to this event as Merit Shop Champion Sponsors. ABC-San Diego is also grateful to Casper Company for volunteering to sponsor the Tee Prizes – hand chosen Polo Shirts for each golfer. Ledcor Construction is the Reception Host Sponsor.
Join us on September 12 for an event that is sure to exceed all expectations, as ABC-San Diego carries on its tradition of exemplary representation of the local construction industry.
For event details including registration and sponsorship information, click here
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