Tag: Students
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RDO Equipment Co. and Montana State University Team Up to Bring Real-World Machine Control Training to Civil Engineering Students
Montana State University (MSU) has partnered with RDO Equipment Co. to launch a hands-on training program that gives civil engineering students practical exposure to the latest surveying and machine control technology used on today’s construction sites. The four-week course module introduces students to Topcon Positioning Systems and SmartGrade machine control systems through real jobsite experiences,…
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Construction Ready Program at Aerotropolis Prepares Students for Skilled Trades Careers
A new cohort of 20 local students is getting hands-on experience in the skilled trades this summer thanks to a fully funded, 20-day job training program hosted at the Aerotropolis in East Point, Georgia. In partnership with the nonprofit Construction Ready, the program is helping prepare participants for in-demand careers in construction and the trades—many…
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In pictures | Engineering students hone nuclear skills
Julia Stevens, chief executive of Constructionarium, said: “With government’s recent announcement about investment to build the new Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk and national focus sharpening on energy security and low-carbon generation, Constructionarium is helping to address the skills shortage by equipping students and early careers employees with the skills they need to become…
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Students awarded for designs promoting circular economy
In an exciting culmination of pioneering ideas, expert guidance, teamwork, and a passion for advancing the circular economy, the finale of Wege Prize 2025 clinched winning spots for the top three teams. The competition was organized by Ferris State University’s Kendall College of Art and Design. The international design competition inspires interdisciplinary five-person student teams from…
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Bridging the Skills Gap: PlaneraEDU Prepares Construction Students for the Digital Jobsite
The construction industry stands at a crossroads. Faced with a persistent labor shortage, rising complexity in project delivery, and growing demands for speed and precision, construction leaders are under pressure to rethink how we prepare the next generation of workers. Nowhere is this more critical than in construction education, where traditional teaching methods and legacy…
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Engage Students with These Trendy School Giveaway Ideas
School events are dynamic events that foster school spirit, student involvement, and community pride—they are more than just assemblies and pep rallies. Whether your event is a field day, a student leadership conference, a back-to–school celebration, or a graduation celebration, the appropriate giveaways will help to make an average event unforgettable. Trendy school event giveaways…
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North East students shine at challenge
A record number of students took part in the North East Hub 2025 Student Challenge in March. Thirteen teams entered the competition, taking on a project assignment designed by North East Hub committee member Shaun Henderson MCIOB and his employer TSA Riley. Teams from Hartlepool College, Gateshead College, Middlesbrough College and New College Durham were…
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Sustainability skills initiative highlights career pathways for students
The Built Environment Schools Trust (BE Schools Trust) is partnering with the Supply Chain Sustainability School to launch a nationwide education initiative. The new programme gives young people access to free, industry-accredited sustainability training – delivered directly through the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s digital platform. The collaboration supports the creation of BE Sustainable after-school clubs…
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140+ Southern AZ Students Compete in Construction Showcase
The Arizona Builders Alliance’s SkillsUSA Region 6 Construction Competition showcased the talents of over 140 Southern Arizona high school students on Friday, February 7, at Catalina High School in Tucson. From 8 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., student builders put their construction skills to the test across seven trade categories, with industry professionals serving as judges. The event offered…
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CIOB’s Dundalk event links students with industry
The conference will include keynote talks from CIOB staff about membership pathways, company memberships and policy, and public affairs – and from industry professionals covering the latest trends, challenges and innovations from different sectors. View the original article and our Inspiration here