As part of its PROConnections Trade School Program, which connects trade schools with professional contractors to encourage students to pursue careers in construction, FastenMaster, manufacturer of deck screws, clips, and fasteners, recently teamed with the Great Lakes Deck Company of Rochester, Mich., to provide a hands-on deck building experience for a group of 20 high school students from Oakland County, Mich.
The program was offered to high school juniors and seniors interested in working in the deck building and construction trades and was presented by Chris Temple and Brian Hodgkinson of the Great Lakes Deck Company, with support from FastenMaster and Aaron Swett, construction technology instructor for Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC). Great Lakes Deck Company specializes in creating premium decks and outdoor living spaces.
“Nationally, there is a critical shortage of trades people in all areas of construction, including deck builders,” said David Ellis, director of sales for FastenMaster. “Through our PROConnections Trade School Program, we introduce students to passionate professional builders who share real-world experience and provide a hands-on training program. These events not only emphasize the benefits of a career in construction but also the rewards of building something both lasting and functional.”
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