More than 200 students from nine counties and 23 schools put their construction skills to the test Tuesday during the Associated General Contractors of Georgia’s skills challenge in Marietta.
Students competed in events testing skills such as hammering and welding while getting a firsthand look at potential careers in Georgia’s growing construction industry.
Zach Fields, CEO of AGC Georgia, said the event gives students an opportunity to explore careers, demonstrate their skills, and connect with potential employers while they are still in high school…