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V O L . X X I V N O. I I JA N UA R Y 2 2 , 2 0 1 8 22 C O M M E R C I A L D E V E L O P M E N T F O C U S For example, Consigli uses the ACE [architecture, construction, engineer- ing] Mentor Program of America curriculum to mentor high school stu- dents in design and construction. "It introduces the skills they need to have, and shows that the STEM cur- riculum easily transfers to the construc- tion world," says Tonello. " e earlier we can get students interested, the more we can convince those folks to go into engi- neering or construction management programs when they choose a college." Consigli also works with col- leges, predominantly the University of Maine's construction management program, to do course teaching and participate in college fairs. " ey've been an incredible resource for new hires," says Tonello. "We're try- ing to show folks coming out of school that there are lot of diff erent career paths, everything from being in the fi eld to being in the offi ce, being a tech guru, building models, creating virtual spaces before we start building it — and every- thing in between." And Consigli off ers internal train- ing programs. "It's not unlike any other construc- tion work," Tonello says. "We all have robust training programs to get people into the trades and moving up." ose programs include both internal classes and tuition reimbursement. For exam- ple, "One of our key project managers started 15 years ago as a fi eld laborer," he says. " rough his career here, he's gone to college while working in the fi eld, moved up to our project engineering group, and now he's a full-fl edged proj- ect manager. So if the interest is there, we're here to support hem. We also off er internal classes. It's a fairly robust learn- ing and teaching environment." Cianbro has used in-house edu- cational eff orts for years to develop thousands of construction professionals, conducting sessions ranging from new- hire orientation and craft education to leadership development. Because of the company's growth and demand for talent, Cianbro in August 2017 opened a new state-of-the- art workforce development center in Pittsfi eld. Called e Cianbro Institute, it has skilled-trades classrooms for hands-on development. Educational programs and work opportunities are provided to both high school and college students via paid internships. Cianbro also has a 40-acre simulated worksite that off ers real-life situational skills for its team, such as how to safely work in an electrical substation, operation of hydraulic and friction cranes, and many other skills. e company also has mul- tiple welding laboratories. e company off ers multiple delivery methods for its educational programs; for example, instructors can travel to job sites for face-to-face instruction, and virtual classroom instruction is off ered. A four- week industrial construction boot camp introduces new hires to the foundational skills used in the industry. ese students immediately join the organization in an earn-while-you-learn model. Toll-free 1-866-HAMMOND www.hammondlumber.com Visit Patrons.com to find an independent Maine agent near you. We've been in business more than 135 years, and con nue to innovate by providing you a por olio that offers the kind of protec on your business needs — today. Business Property and Liability Insurance Products Cyber and Data Breach Liability Insurance Employment Prac ces Liability Insurance, EPLI & Equipment and Mechanical Breakdown Innova ve solu ons for today's business challenges. I N S U R I N G M A I N E B U S I N E S S — I N S U R I N G M A I N E P E O P L E Earn while you learn C ianbro opened its state-of-the-art workforce development center, called The Cianbro Institute, in 2017. But the institute was formally established in 2007, and the company had offered formalized training, where students are paid to learn, many years before that. The new facility has traditional classrooms for presenta- tions and hands-on development for many trades, like electrical, rigging, millwright, pipefi tting and others, utilizing classroom-size mock-ups to simulate work environ- ment concepts. New hires go through orientation here. Other programs include supervisory, leadership development, project management and safety/wellness. Cianbro has partnerships with fi ve Maine colleges that recognize the insti- tute's programs, allowing students to earn college credit; and offers 100% tuition reimbursement for outside career-related programs. The company's simulation yard includes a substation and transmission and distribution lines outfi tted with transformers, which can be energized for further advanced training; crane development area; equipment certifi cation opportuni- ties; concrete forming and fi nishing areas; and other development opportunities. Cianbro's Construction Bootcamp transitions high school career and technical education students, college interns and adults entering the industry. 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