Building Our Future | Summer Careers Academy Graduation
What: The Summer Careers Academy (SCA) Graduation Celebration in honor of the 2024 cohort of the "Building Our Future" skilled trades career training program
When: Monday, August 12, 2024 from 1:00-4:00pm
Where: Cedar Ridge High School- 1125 New Grady Brown School Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Complimentary Parking available on-site!
Who: Invitees include the 2024 SCA "Building Our Future" cohort of students (including parents/caregivers) and employers (including direct supervisors and other executives) as well as SCA Steering Committee members, funders, partners (including the school career development coordinators and Chapel Hill Transit), and friends.
Contact: For questions, contact Summer Careers Academy coordinator, Heather Kasey, at 919.357.2878 (cell).
Register: There is no fee to attend this event but we ask all participants and guests to register in order to receive updated information related to the event logistics and any follow-up information.
About Summer Careers Academy: The Summer Careers Academy is an 8-week career training program model that connects residents, especially youth (ages 16-24) who are underrepresented and underserved, with new skills and paid work experiences in compelling career pathways. The vision of the Summer Careers Academy is that all residents in our community have access to exciting, high paying careers and receive support along the way to achieve their dreams, and our community has a dynamic talent pipeline that delivers value for our residents, employers, and economy. The Summer Careers Academy is governed by a Steering Committee made up of employers, educators, government and elected officials, and community activists who work together according to the principles of Collective Impact.
About Building Our Future: The inaugural program of the Summer Careers Academy is "Building Our Future" - an eight week Registered Youth Apprenticeship Program in the skilled trades. The program uses the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core construction curriculum, which prepares students for careers in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and HVAC-R repair. The Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties Foundation is the managing director of Building Our Future, and the program would not be possible without the generous support of the following individuals and organizations:
- Founding Funders: NC Education and Workforce Innovation Commission and The William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust
