Town Crier January 5, 2010

Vol 9 Issue 7

HEADLINES

Updated: January 5, 2010

Women in Construction

By Haley Owen
Staff Writer

Janeika Jenkins tries construction.

Last week, several students attended a field trip. The trip was strictly for girls, though. They went to Local 18 Cement Mason Training Center. The girls learned about the different kinds of jobs women in construction do.

Kevin Elliot leads the program affiliated with the apprenticeship program for the girls. The other programs that talked to the girls were PERFECT in coordination with P.A.L.M., Peoria Area Labor & Management, and Tri-County Construction.

The girls learned how to build a sidewalk out of cement. Also, the girls learned about different types of tools.

One girl that attended the field trip said she had a great time. When asked if she would consider this for a career option, she said “Yes; it has good pay and good benefits.”

Overall, it was a new and exciting experience for the girls of PHHS.

Student Webmaster: Sam Mathews

Advisor: Pam Gibbons
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