Workforce Development
Training The Next Generation
Shook is committed to doing our part to develop the workforce and support careers in construction. We partner with local school districts and universities to increase awareness of the trades and offer hands-on experience through workshops, presentations, co-op programs, etc. In 2022-23, Shook's workforce development team held 27 events and impacted 12,500 students. In 2023-24, we increased our reach to 37 events and impacted over 19,000 students across three states! We look forward to continuing our efforts to grow the trades! Check out some of our recent events below.
TIPPECANOE MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION CAREER DAY
Shook recently visited Tipp City Schools, where we introduced 250 middle school students to various careers in construction. The students learned about construction management, building information modeling, engineering, and different trades within the construction industry.
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DAYTON METRO LIBRARY CAREER ADVENTURES DAY
Shook was honored to join the Dayton Metro Library's Career Adventures Days from November 27-29. Our team had the opportunity to influence around 1,000 middle school students with a virtual reality field trip to our Greene County Northwest Regional Water Treatment Plant project.
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SUPPORTING CSU'S CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Shook is proud to partner with the Construction Employers Association (CEA) and fellow member contractors to help Cleveland State University's new Construction Management Degree Program get off the ground. We are thrilled to see CSU add this program beginning in the Fall of 2024 to further careers in construction in Northeast Ohio.
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INTRODUCING CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION IN PRINCETON, NC
Shook teammates from our Mid-Atlantic region recently went to Johnston County Public Schools' Princeton High School to introduce the students to careers in construction. Students participated in a Marshmallow Tower challenge and were introduced to Total Station surveying equipment. We love working with the builders of the future!
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CO-OP EMMA FISHER WINS ASCE STUDENT DAYS CHALLENGE
Emma Fisher, a Shook Co-Op for the past 2.5 years, recently traveled to Denver for the ASCE Construction Institute’s Student Days Challenge. Each team spent three days putting together a bid, proposal, and presentation. We are proud to announce that Emma’s team won the competition for their SheBuilds presentation!
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CO-OP PRESENTATIONS: SUMMER 2023
Our 2023 summer Co-Ops shared their Look Back, Look Ahead presentations with the company to present their learnings. We are proud of all they accomplished at Shook and wish them the best this Fall in their schooling!
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MID-ATLANTIC CO-OP CELEBRATION
Teammates from our Mid-Atlantic region gathered for a social event to celebrate our summer Co-Ops. What a fun send-off before they head back to school!
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CO-OP SITE VISIT: GREENE COUNTY NW REGIONAL WTP
Our 2023 Midwest Region Co-Ops visited the Greene County Northwest Regional Water Treatment Plant for a shared learning experience and mentorship. Check it out!
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Our Mission
Dramatically Improving the Communities We Serve.
"Representatives from Shook Construction spoke to our Career Exploration Class today and got these students out of their seats and engaged in learning about the careers available at Shook Construction. It is great to see companies like Shook working in the community and sharing the importance of careers in construction trades."
Career Connections Coordinator, Miami East High School
"Shook Construction's collaboration with Northmont, has helped students gain valuable exposure to the working world while improving their communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills to prepare them for lifelong learning and success in their future careers. Students could ask questions and receive information on options beyond high school. Shook's staff is professional, resourceful, and a great partner in education."
Construction Careers Instructor, Northmont Middle School
