Schedule of Activities
Orientation: Each student will receive an event t-shirt (to be worn during the event), ear plugs, safety glasses and a hard hat. The Department of Labor and Industries will provide a brief safety orientation and students will be welcomed by members of the construction trades, Department of Transportation, and public officials.
Sessions/Rotation: After the safety orientation is complete, your group will be sent to their beginning activity (Heavy Equipment Operation). A horn will be sounded when it is time to move to your next station (Hands-On Demo). You will receive an agenda of activities and a map to lead your group.
Lunch: Lunch will be provided for all students and chaperones. The lunch will be catered by Longhorn BBQ and will include a drink. If you have any students with known food allergies, please advise them to bring their own lunch. As your group enters lunch they will return their hard hats and use their lunch ticket (nametag) to receive lunch. Each student will be given a bag full of construction related information and promotional items.
Transportation
Each school district is responsible for coordinating their own transportation. Bussing costs will be reimbursed to each school district after the event through funding from WSDOT. Schools will be asked to submit a copy of their bussing invoice and their student roster for reimbursement. Exact details for reimbursement will be given closer to the event.
Bus drop-off and pick-up
Please have your bus drivers enter the Spokane Interstate Fair and Expo Center at the rear entrance on Broadway Ave. Upon entering the fairgrounds look for signage publicizing the event. Parking is available upon entry. (see map on web site)
Student and Chaperone Roster
Please make sure to send me an accurate student and chaperone roster of names by Friday, September 26th, 2008 as I will be creating name tags for everyone.
Expectations of Chaperones
- Recruit students to attend Construction Career Day, disperse and collect media releases and permission slips. Order transportation for you school
- Participate fully in guiding your students throughout each of the activity areas.
- Two chaperones for the bus trip to and from the event.
- Names of all of your students e-mailed to me by Friday, September 26th, so I have an accurate number and can make name tags.
- Communication with your school Principal about who is attending.
Permission Slips/Media Releases
Please print off the Construction Career Day media release and add it to your school district’s field trip permission slip. Students may be asked to speak to the media (if they show up) and may be videotaped for a promotional video to be used at schools next year to promote the event. Please print media release forms from the Construction Career Day web site and bring them the day of the event.
Please add the language below in “Activities for the Day” and “What to Bring or Wear” to your school district permission slip!!!!!
Activities for the Day: Activities will be hands-on, supervised and led by construction professionals. All students will be given eye protection, ear protection, hard hats and appropriate safety clothing necessary for each station. Activities include: operating heavy equipment, welding, bending conduit, chop saw, soldiering, painting, and nail gun demonstrations and much more. Lunch will be provided by Longhorn BBQ. Please provide a homemade lunch if your student has known food allergies.
What to Bring or Wear: Students need to bring their enthusiasm and wear closed toed shoes (tennis shoes or boots) and jeans or long pants. No loose fitting clothing (baggy pants) or jewelry, no skirts, dresses or shorts, no flip flops, sandals, platform shoes, etc.. Failure to dress properly will result in the inability to participate in the activities. No backpacks, ipods, mp3 players or other valuables that may be lost or stolen should be brought. Students also need to prepare to actively engage in the activities. |
