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The Construction Career Days events are a workforce development tool that introduce high school students to careers in the transportation construction industry and support the pipeline that will provide the professionals of tomorrow. The Construction Career Days have proven highly successful in promoting the transportation industry and the careers it offers to America's youth. In partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), the University of Rhode Island Transportation Center (URITC) has been named the National Construction Career Days Center.

Did you know, since 1999, 256,616 students have participated in CCD events?

The Need for New Workers

• By the year 2008, there will be 952,000 net construction skilled, trade jobs VACANT.  And, we will need 1 million+ new people each and every year thereafter.
• Presently, the average age of workers in the skilled trades nationwide is 48.
• Those born during 1945-1950, the first wave of baby boomers, will start retiring in 2010-2015.
• Thirty seven (37) out of every 100 jobs (by 2005) will be service technology.

Check out the NCCDC Slideshow on PhotoBucket!

Check out the NCCDC video on YouTube!

You can download the QuickTime video here (for iPod) or view the video on YouTube below!