Build Smart Institute is excited to announce its first hands-on summer program designed for high school students interested in exploring careers in construction.
The Concrete Camp is scheduled for July 21 through 25, 2025, at Build Smart Institute’s training facility at 701 Gainsboro Road NW, Roanoke, VA.
“Concrete is the foundation of all construction—we walk on it, drive on it, and it’s in every building we enter,” states Stephanie Hoer, director of operations for Build Smart Institute. “Recognizing its critical role, the Concrete Camp is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of concrete work and provide them with practical skills and insights into the construction industry. At Build Smart, we are committed to exposing young people to the diverse career pathways in the skilled trades. This is our first camp, and we look forward to creating additional opportunities in the future.”…