Construction Discovery Shadow Program

BX Civil & Construction is a heavy highway construction company providing services in concrete paving, guardrail, structure repair, erosion control and other various areas. As a leader in our industry, we work with state-of-the-art equipment and technology and are always looking to develop the workforce of our future. BX Civil & Construction developed the Construction Discovery Shadow Program to expose high school students to the heavy highway construction field. What is the Construction Discovery Shadow Program? - - On-site observatory experience at job sites within the area - Small, manageable sessions with plenty of time for questions - Flexible scheduling based on student availability - All personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided for the student - Shadow and talk with professionals in the industry regarding: - Project Management - Field Technology - Supervisor Roles - Mechanics - Estimating - Safety - A free program for High School Students - Limited space is available so apply early Who is this program for? - High school students who are: -  16 years or older - Thinking about starting a career in construction after high school, or just want to learn more about the field. - Interested in going to a trade school or community college to study Construction Management, Heavy Equipment Operation, or Diesel Mechanics. - Considering attending a 4-year college to major in civil engineering or construction management. - Looking for summer jobs to do between college classes. Program Requirements: - Students must to fill out the application. - Both the student and their parent must sign a program waiver before starting. - Students must arrange their own transportation to and from the BX Project Office in Dell Rapids for scheduled sessions. - This program is only for observing; students cannot join in the actual work.