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Dear Keaveny,
Hello from the Tennessee Concrete Association (TCA)! We had a blast getting to connect with you at the recent CTE Conference in Chattanooga, TN. Our goal at TCA is to uplift and educate the next generation of concrete professionals, and we enjoyed showing you how your students can take advantage of all of the career opportunities our industry has to offer.
We appreciate your passion for educating our next generation and for committing your time to increasing their opportunities in the workforce. We are excited to highlight two engaging and FREE opportunities for your students to explore careers in concrete. You can learn more about all we have to offer for the CTE community by visiting this page.
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Concrete Quest: This innovative game is designed to introduce high school students to the concrete industry in an interactive and engaging way. Concrete Quest is a free program where students can learn about concrete fundamentals through a gamified platform that makes learning both fun and impactful. By participating in Concrete Quest, students not only gain valuable knowledge but also earn special certifications with each level they complete, boosting their resumes and preparing them for future career opportunities in the industry. Learn more here & get your students signed up.
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Skate4Concrete: Enhance your classroom with this free curriculum from Skate4Concrete, our workforce development partner. This project-based program covers math, earth science, engineering, teamwork and problem-solving, all through the lens of the concrete industry. Upon completion, students earn a concrete certification, jumpstarting their careers. Click here to enroll for free! The first 30 teachers to sign up will receive a Mini Concrete Skatepark Kit for hands-on learning, plus a detailed PowerPoint guide on building a mini-skatepark. Sign up now and claim your free educational resources! CTE students from across TN joined us at our 2024 Convention to present their Mini Concrete Skateparks -- see the below pictures!
We look forward to supporting you as you integrate these exciting opportunities into your classroom. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need further information. Your involvement is crucial to the continued success and innovation within the concrete sector. Let's build a solid future together!
Best,
Alan Sparkman
Executive Director
Tennessee Concrete Association
asparkman@tnconcrete.org
615-360-7393
cell: 616-975-6696
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