Yesteray, September 27, 2012, from 9am-2pm, Albany Technical College will host the sixth annual Careers In Construction event in the College's Carlton Construction Academy.

Co-sponsored by the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA), Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (Georgia Branch), Pellicano Construction, MetroPower, Georgia Power, ProBuild, Flint Equipment Company, Newell Construction, Short & Paulk Supply Company, Oxford Construction, LRA Constructors, Inc., James Unlimited General Construction, and Artesian Contracting Company, Inc., the event is geared toward eighth through twelfth graders interested in pursuing a career in the construction and energy fields.

The Carlton Construction Academy at Albany Tech will host several vendors for the day who will provide various demonstrations where students can get a hands-on experience for each occupational area. Seven areas will be represented, including masonry, electrical, carpentry, welding, HVAC, Heavy Equipment and General Contracting.