Construction careers camp for girls includes solar installs, sponsored by S-5!
The solar attachment and metal roof experts at S-5! sponsored the Let’s Build Construction Careers (LBCC INC) camp for girls in Canfield, Ohio. As a premier sponsor, S-5! contributed to essential operating costs and donated its PVKIT direct-attach, rail-less solar mounting system for the rooftop solar installation workshop.
“Our mission is to encourage young women to consider careers in architecture, engineering, manufacturing or construction trades through education, hands-on experiences, interactive discussions, mentoring and field trips,” says Shelly Higgins, S-5!’s Architectural & National Accounts Director, who is also the founder and director of the program.
This five-day summer camp hosted girls ages 12-17 to explore the world of construction and learn a variety of career pathways within the skilled trades. The LBCC partners with unions and trade associations and is run through the generosity of volunteers, mentors and sponsors, offering the camp free of charge.
Emma Emerson, an eighth grader from Hubbard, Ohio, installed solar panels on standing seam metal roof panels. “This is my second year attending the camp, and this year, we had a lot of new girls,” said Emerson. “Getting to learn new skills and talk about construction was so much fun! It was amazing how much we accomplished in just five days. I especially enjoyed the solar installation. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be.”
This sponsorship is part of S-5!’s ongoing commitment to giving back, focused on making a positive impact in the industry by leveraging expertise, financial support and quality products for educational initiatives. Last year, S-5! sponsored the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design students for their annual design-build project.
“We are delighted to support this camp, especially led by one of our own, to provide valuable educational experiences for young women and to encourage them to consider the trades as a viable and rewarding career path,” said Rob Haddock, CEO and founder of S-5!
As LBCC wraps up its third summer, plans are underway for 2025, and Higgins invites other industry professionals to join by volunteering or sponsoring.
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