Guiding young people to make a decision on their career and helping them make an accurate decision has become a responsibility of OVCEF.
- The construction industry is a rewarding and honorable career choice that offers an education for a lifetime.
- The career path demonstrates the construction industry as a valuable career.
- Approximately 75% of the current construction employees enter in the industry by choosing an apprenticeship program, vocational school, or craft training.
- 25% of those employed in the industry choose a college course to help them enter into the construction workforce. Both methods offer apprenticeship advancement.
OVCEF can coordinate contractors to conduct classroom presentations and discuss construction as a career choice at career and job fairs. In addition to these events, individuals can check the Try Tools website at www.trytools.org.