Three Construction Camps for Girls Supported by ATAS
This summer, ATAS International sponsored three Let’s Build Construction Camps for Girls. The camp is a free weeklong program designed for middle and high school age girls to explore the construction trades, architecture, engineering and construction materials manufacturing through hands-on experiences and field trips. The Greater Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, camp held its seventh annual event in June. The Northeast Ohio camp celebrated its second year of camp, and a brand-new camp started in Phoenix. At the camps in Pennsylvania and Arizona this year, the campers toured the manufacturing facilities of ATAS to learn how metal architectural building components are made and about potential careers within the world of manufacturing.
“ATAS was pleased to be involved in the camp again this year, as we have for the past seven years,” stated Lee Ann M. Slattery, sales support manager for ATAS, who has been involved in the planning of the Greater Lehigh Valley camp from the beginning. “It’s exciting to see additional camps forming across the country. ATAS is a strong supporter of the development and training of students within the local community. This camp is a great opportunity to expose these middle and high school age girls to potential careers in architecture, construction and manufacturing. With workforce development being a concern for many local employers within these industries, events like this camp are important for our future as a manufacturer within the building materials industry and the future of others involved in design and construction.”