CONSTRUCTION CAREER DAYS

Local Event Summary Report
ALASKA CONSTRUCTION CAREER DAYS
Date of event: April 20, 2011
Location:
Palmer, Alaska
Total Number of Students: 554
Minority Representation: ~58.8%
Female Representation: ~16.2%
Number of Students Participating in
“hands on” Activities: ~100%
Number of School Districts: 9
Number of Schools: 33
Pieces of Heavy Equipment Available: 15
(3) Excavator Simulators
(2) 18 Wheeler Side Dumpers
(1) Mini Excavator Simulator
(1) Motor Grader Simulator
(1) Welding Simulator
(1) Concrete Pump Truck
(1) Man Lift
(1) Dozer
(1) Grater
(1) Drill Rig on Low Boy
(1) Bucket Truck
(1) Trench Digger
Exhibitors:
Airgas
Alaska Apprenticeship & Training Coordinators Association
Alaska Carpenters Training Center Southern Local 1243
Alaska Construction Academies
Alaska Industrial Hardware (AIH)

Alaska Job Corps
Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship & Training Trust (IBEW/NECA)
Alaska Laborers Training School Local 341
Alaska Operating Engineers Employers Training Trust (AOEETT)
Alaska OSH Consultations & Training Section
Alaska Painters and Allied Trades Training Trust Local 1959
Alaska Teamsters Employment Service Training Trust (ATESTT)
Alaska Trowl Trades
Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC)
Alaska Works Partnership, Inc.
Anchorage Sand & Gravel
Anchorage School District, DOL Career Guides
Associated Builders & Contractors of Alaska, Incorporated
Associated General Contractors of Alaska and Construction Education Foundation
Center for Employment Education
Construction Education Foundation
Educational Opportunity Center
Ironworkers Local 751 Apprenticeship and Training
KIEWIT Corporation
King Career Center, Anchorage School District
Matanuska Susitna College
Matanuska Susitna Borough School District, Career & Technical Education
Matanuska Susitna Career & Technical High School
Matanuska Telephone Association, Inc.
NC Machinery Co
Northern Industrial Training
Piledrivers and Divers Local 2520
Plumbers and Steamfitters Anchorage Local 367
Sheet Metal Workers JATC Local 23
Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669
State of Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
State of Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
Think Apprenticeship
University of Alaska Anchorage, Construction of Design Technology Division

Most Popular Display or Activity other than Equipment:
(List specific example: “Building a wooden tool box.” or “Designing a bridge with
computer software.”)
The Hands-On Activity (Carpentry, building saw horses and bird houses)
The Hands-On Activity (Welding)
The Hands-On Activity (Excavator simulator)
The Hands-On Activity (Operating the Man Lift)
Budget:
What was the total amount budgeted for your event? $38,502.25
How much was actually spent (actual cost)? $38,502.25
Donations:
FUND
SOURCE
BDGTD
AMT
TOTAL AMT
SPENT BY
FUND
SOURCE
FUND
SOURCE
BAL
FUND SOURCE
FHWA 3,234.21 3,234.21 0.00
DOL 26,050.41 26,050.41 0.00
DONATED 2,385.96 2,385.96 0.00
STATEWIDE MAINTENANCE 3,627.60 3,627.60 0.00
CORPORATE PROGRAMS T2 3,204.07 3,204.07 0.00
BAL ALL
FUND
SOURCES
38,502.25 38,502.25 0.00
TOTAL BDGTD 38,502.25
BREAK DOWN BY ACCTS
ACCTS
PERSONAL SVC 0.00 0.00
TRAVEL 544.05 544.05
CONTRACTUAL 13,806.00 13,806.00
SUPPLIES 24,152.20 24,152.20
TOTAL SPENT 38,502.25 38,502.25
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3

Expenses:
Description
AMOUNT
5 Radios 75.00
Bleachers 350.00
Carpenter's supplies Palmer 5.87
Fabric wall and canopies Palmer 1070.00
Lunches 4111.01
Rental Agreement 2068.66 paid by DOL 2500.00
Security Palmer 227.50
Surge Protectors for sound system 35.97
Tape to hang signs and mark the hall 51.91
Student Transportation to Palmer 3823.46
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic 389.95
Volunteer Luncheon Palmer 51.11
Volunteer Snacks 426.55
Welding equipment/supplies/fuel/oxygen/safety
glasses/welding gloves/rod caps 1506.67
Safety Officer Labels for Hard Hats 57.84
Tarp to cover sound system 138.91
Audio Head Sets 44.40
Kenai and Palmer Event (requested warrant 3/31/11 issued
4/4/11) 1115.92
Gloves, Ponchos, Backpack (backpacks were too small
discount was given: next yr free backpacks) 2046.42
4/8 foot banner with grommets 210.90
1200 Booklets 1127.76
Hard Hats 1080 2580.42
Safety Vests and Safety Glasses, Safety glasses, Green [27-
3.47ea]; Orange [1118 - 3.10ea] 3699.62
Ear Plugs 142.04
Saw Horses Carpenters Supplies 1186.51
Birdhouses for Job Corps CC 1284.55
NTP 5 Kenai 2437.53
Speaker System 1359.51
Hard Hats 20 Green 297.18
Total 35,502.25

Highlights (“the very best” of your event):
Jack Merrifield with AK Trowel Trades drew and large crowd this year with his demonstration
of setting and pouring concrete to make a mock sidewalk. The students were allowed to
participate by touching the cement making hand prints, drawing, etc. They also made mockups
of stucco. This was by far the most exciting, attended, and talked about activity of the day.
Another first time featured attraction was Anthony Green with Aka Plowing and Hauling. Mr.
Green captured the students attention with his high-energy and excitement for 10 to 20
minutes. The student’s total focus rested on his every word. Students asked many questions
which he gladly answered.
Anchorage Area Schools:
Chugiak High School
Bartlett High School
West High School
King Career Center
South High School
Matanuska-Susitna Area Schools:
Glacier View
Mid-Valley High School
Burchell High School
Palmer High School
Colony High School
Eagle River High School
East High School
Benny Benson/SAVE
Service High School
Dimond High School
Houston High School
Wasilla High School
Career Technical High School
Valley Pathway High School
Home Schools, Technical and Christian Schools:
Unalaska City School
Craig High School
Valdez High School
Job Corp
Nome High School
Cyberlynx
Glennallen High School
For the most part, this event was a success; of course our numbers were down slightly from last
year due to a threat issue at South High School where about 300 students were absent the day
of the event. Because we did not have as many students this year, students were allowed to
revisit their favorite hands-on station. George with Subway was phenomenal preparing 400
lunches in under 2 hours, because the original vendor mixed up the days. Subway deserves
special thanks for their hard work and dedication. Our staff and volunteers were awesome
keeping everything flowing. The comments reflected in the student surveys expressed an
interest in pursuing a construction career.
The Department of Transportation, Department of Labor and Department of Education
Commissioner’s were present to greet and bring the welcoming remarks. The event also
welcomed other VIP’s accompanying Alaska’s Commissioner’s to witness the event first hand.
All of them gave the event high praises and accolades.
5
5

Challenges & Opportunities (What Can We Do Better?)
It is highly recommended for next year that the solicitation for a coordinator for this event is
completed well in advance prior to the start of any steering committee meetings, fundraising,
etc. This will simplify the events processes and avoid any delays. Businesses are on the
rebound and it may be some time before they can give as much cash as they did prior to the
recession. Businesses are moving more toward providing volunteers versus making donations.
Alaska is now experiencing the economic fallout of the current world crisis and the steering
committee must think and plan differently going forward to raise funds for these events.