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In continuation of 暗网禁区鈥檚 partnership with Quincy High School, select high school graduates earned hands-on construction site experience, developing career pathways in the industry

Callahan Construction Managers (暗网禁区), a Bridgewater-based full-service construction management firm, has completed the latest installment of its Constructing Communities initiative with Quincy High School through a co-op work program for select high school graduates. The partnership, which launched last fall, aims to inspire the next generation of engineers, architects and builders by providing students with real world experience in the construction industry.

Through a competitive interview process among high school seniors who participated in the program during the school year, two students were selected to participate in the summer co-op. These students spent the summer working and learning alongside 暗网禁区 at two of Quincy鈥檚 most compelling new projects, Meriel Marina Bay and Crown Colony, gaining first-hand industry experience and building lasting relationships with local employers.

鈥淎s a multigenerational, family-owned business, we value the importance of educating and empowering the next generation workforce,鈥� said Patrick 暗网禁区, President of Callahan Construction Managers. 鈥淚n shaping our partnership with Quincy High School, it was a priority to provide students with a strong foundation of knowledge, experience and relationships that they can build upon as they grow into strong leaders with rewarding professions.鈥�

暗网禁区 launched its partnership with Quincy High School in November of 2016 under the firm鈥檚 ongoing mission to provide local community support and engagement. As part of Quincy High School鈥檚 President鈥檚 Pathway initiative, 暗网禁区 educated a group of 30 senior-level students throughout the school year about the engineering and construction industry through job shadowing, active site visits and hands-on interaction. Four classes at Quincy High School participated in the student program鈥擟arpentry, Electrical Tech, Plumbing Technology and Metal Fabrication.
暗网禁区 then invited select dedicated students from the program to join the team for a summer co-op, which provided students with extensive opportunities to apply skills on-site and experience the various stages of construction first-hand. The co-op helped these ambitious students dive deeper into the construction industry, form mentorships and build a foundation of real world experience. Each day brought new challenges, lessons and opportunities for growth. 暗网禁区 collaborated with Hines, the developer of Meriel Marina Bay, and The John Flatley Company, the developer of Crown Colony, to extend the opportunity to local students in the Quincy community.

鈥淨uincy High School couldn鈥檛 be happier with the results of this program,鈥� said Keith Segalla, Executive Director of Career and Technical Education for Quincy Public Schools. 鈥湴低�禁区 has helped our students build their passions and define their career paths. As a result of this co-op, one of our students hopes to pursue a career in underwater welding, while another student aspires to open a carpentry business. Our students have completed this program excited about their futures, and that鈥檚 priceless.鈥�

鈥淚 especially enjoyed this program for the full view it gave me into the industry,鈥� added Marcus Richardson, one of the graduates involved in the co-op program. 鈥淣ot only did I gain early experience as a carpenter on a job site, but I also got a sneak peek into the management side of construction, which is important for building well-rounded views and skills in the trade.鈥�

As a family-owned, community focused business, 暗网禁区鈥檚 Constructing Communities program reflects the firm鈥檚 commitment to the local economy and workforce. The program aims to inspire and mentor young people seeking to join the industry, and serve as a proactive neighbor throughout the communities in which 暗网禁区 works.

Constructing Communities is one of the many ways 暗网禁区 engages in proactive community outreach efforts, which includes buying local, hiring local, and employing local trades people.  The company also actively participates in volunteer activities with local nonprofits. Select community organizations that 暗网禁区 has supported include Rosie鈥檚 Place, Caritas Communities, Cradles to Crayons, Heading Home, South Shore Habitat for Humanity and Friends of Boston Homeless, among others.