With Arizona experiencing a rapid growth spurt over the past decade, the region is seeing a construction boom across the state , especially in Southern Arizona.
This surge in development has created a high demand for skilled labor , and the JTED Construction Career Days aim to address that need by inspiring the next generation of builders.
On Wednesday, thousands of students from across Southern Arizona gathered at the Kino Sports Complex for the first day of the JTED Construction Career Days, an event designed to introduce high school students to opportunities in the construction industry. The event comes as Tucson experiences the 7th-fastest wage growth in construction jobs nationwide.
Dozens of local and national construction companies set up hands-on demonstrations, giving students a glimpse into different aspects of the industry.
From handling power tools to observing large-scale machinery in action, students were able to explore the numerous career paths available in construction.