ABC Ohio Valley's national award-winning TOOLS program offers members access to a new pipeline of skilled trades talent.
What does the TOOLS program do?
- Identify students interested in skilled trades careers
- Organize skilled trades events, mentorships, & teacher advisory opportunities
- Connect contractors to schools
- Provide scholarships, tools, and other resources to help graduating students get hired
- Provide students of all ages with exposure to careers in construction through community outreach
Award-winning outreachABC Ohio Valley launched the TOOLS program at the start of the 2020-2021 school year, aiming to encourage local youth to pursue careers in the construction industry. Since then, it has reached hundreds of students, offering them invaluable hands-on experiences and helping them launch successful careers.
Just two years after its creation, TOOLS. received distinguished recognition for its success: CURT (Construction Users Round Table) honored the program with its Workforce Development Award, a testament to its profound and positive impact on the construction industry. The CURT award positioned TOOLS as a model of innovation and excellence, establishing it as one of the nation's most exceptional programs. |
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Interested in finding new hires for your company?
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Nick Smiley
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