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2008 CEFGA Career Expo and Skills USA Championship

Dive into the world of energy and construction at the 2008 CEFGA Career Expo and Skills USA Championship. Hosted by CEFGA, this event connects industry leaders with Georgia's education system to tackle the skilled worker shortage. Attendees can explore various sectors like safety, masonry, fire protection, plumbing, and more. The expo features hands-on activities, demos, and giveaways, with highlights including power plant simulations and storm command centers. With over 4,000 attendees from schools, industry, and construction companies, it's a must-visit for those interested in the industry.

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2008 CEFGA Career Expo and Skills USA Championship

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  1. 2008 CEFGA Career Expo and Skills USA Championship A Georgia Energy and Industrial Construction Consortium Career Awareness Event

  2. 2008 CEFGA Career Expo and Skills USA Championship • Sponsored and managed by the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA), a nonprofit organization supported by leading construction companies • CEFGA’s mission: to address the industry’s skilled worker shortage by connecting the construction industry and the education system in Georgia • Held in conjunction with the SkillsUSA State Competition

  3. 2008 CEFGA Career Expo and Skills USA Championship Highlights • State's largest construction, architecture and engineering career fair • The World of Energy and Industrial Construction • The World of Utility Contracting • The World of Safety • The World of Masonry and Concrete • The World of Fire Protection • The World of Plumbing and Mechanical • The World of Highway Construction and Maintenance • The World of Construction Management • The World of Architecture and Engineering

  4. 2008 CEFGA Career Expo and Skills USA Championship Highlights • All companies must have “hands on” activities • GEICC Member Companies highlighted: • Line worker demonstrations • Generation – power plant operator simulation • Storm Command Center • Display booths highlighting transmission, distribution, nuclear staffed with several company representatives • Logo item giveaways • IPOD Raffle

  5. 2008 CEFGA Career Expo and Skills USA Championship Attendance • 3,251 students (mostly high school students; a few middle and technical college students) • 320 teachers, counselors and administrators • 115 parents • 507 industry volunteers and exhibitors • 107 high schools and technical colleges • 211 construction companies • Total Attendees: 4,193

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