Rochester Careers in Construction Day
Mar
16
to Mar 18

Rochester Careers in Construction Day

We are partnering RCCI and local schools, colleges, contractors, and building trade unions to host the 22nd Annual Rochester Careers in Construction Day!

Do you have students interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry? Join us for our 22nd annual construction career fair where students can learn about the different paths to start a career in construction. This event has something for everyone - information on how to join an apprenticeship, studying at a regional university, or starting a career with a local contractor.

We will feature panelists from all different areas of the construction industry presenting information on regional programs and employers and answering questions. Each day will have three sessions covering the topics: Careers in Construction, Training Programs & Pathways in Construction, and Employment.

There will be two opportunities for you to attend this virtual event! Plus, a recording from the sessions will be available online for future viewing.

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Mar
8
11:30 AM11:30

ASHREA State of the Construction Industry

UNiCON will join regional leaders from Livingston Associates and Rochester General Hospital to present the State of the Construction Industry to ASHREA Rochester. Speakers will discuss the effect the pandemic has had on the industry. They will also look at how regional workforce development initiatives and new technology have been used to address the needs of the industry and address community demands.

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Aug
31
9:15 AM09:15

Opioid Abuse Stand Down 2020

UNiCON invites our members and other construction industry professionals across the Finger Lakes region to show your support by taking a stand on National Overdose Awareness Day.

Monday, August 31st at 9:15 a.m. we invite you to host a Toolbox Talk on Opioid Awareness as part of the regional Opioid Awareness Stand Down which is happening in conjunction with the National Overdose Awareness Day. Contractors across the Finger Lakes region will be hosting this stand down at their jobsites. Follow along by using #OverdoseAware #OpioidStandDownFLX

This is a great way to show that we as an industry understand the unique risk our workers face when it comes to opioid addiction and that we want to help! Construction Trust FLX (CCET) has developed an entire free Toolbox Talk for your use. All you need to do is go to their website and view the resources. You can even direct employees the day of the event to view the website and follow along with the talk and listen to the informative videos from their phones.

www.ConstructionTrustFLX.com

Within the Toolbox is also a leaflet that employers can keep on the job site and in the office with resources both for HR if they have questions on how to handle HR issues around the crisis, and information for workers on where to go for help if they, their friends, or loved ones are battling addiction.

Please feel free to reach out if you’d like hard copies of any of the materials for your Stand Down!

info@uniconrochester.com

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Aug
30
9:00 AM09:00

Charity Poker Run for Opioid Awareness

In prelude to the National Overdose Awareness Day, the Rochester Building Construction Trades Council is hosting a Poker Run on Sunday, August 30th, 2020.

All motorcycles, hotrods, trucks, cars, and antiques are welcome. Proceeds go to our local S.O.A.R.S. group - Substance Overdose Awareness Recovery Services, who provide services and resources for those struggling with addiction as well as support for family and loved ones.

To register for this event, email: Anthony Valenti avalenti@smw46.com

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National Apprenticeship Week | Press Conference & Union Apprenticeship Application Day
Nov
12
3:00 PM15:00

National Apprenticeship Week | Press Conference & Union Apprenticeship Application Day

Join UNiCON Rochester & the Rochester Building & Construction Trades Council at the Laborers Local Union 435 Hall for a Press Conference and Union Apprenticeship Application Day. The press conference will feature construction apprenticeship opportunities in the Greater Rochester Area, a proclamation from Elected Officials, Helmets to Hardhats & the NYS Department of Labor.

Join us after the press conference to meet the trades! Representatives from our local Building and Construction Trades Council will be in attendance to tell Job Seekers, Students, Parents, & Teachers more about opportunities in the skilled trades locally. Several of the trades will be accepting apprenticeship applications too!

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National Apprenticeship Week
Nov
11
to Nov 17

National Apprenticeship Week

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), now in its fifth year, is a nationwide celebration that gives businesses, communities, and educators the opportunity to showcase their apprenticeship programs and apprentices while providing valuable information to career seekers. NAW 2019 will be held November 11-17, 2019.

Click here to view the 2019 NAW Event

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