It’s not too late to consider sponsoring the Building Design Program in your community. Remember, this is a Middle/Junior High School program for grades six through nine.

What is the structure?

• The Building Design Program for students in grades six thru nine will be administered by the NAWIC Education Foundation.
• Participating Sponsors shall select a Building Design Program chairperson to coordinate the program.

Programs Description

• This Building Design Program is a team-based program that encourages students to apply and integrate skills learned in math, science and communications arts classes.

Objectives:

• To enhance awareness of Construction Industry Careers and Professions;
• To highlight the interrelations between math, science, technology and communication as they relate to the Construction Industry; and
• To foster critical thinking, problem solving and creativity.

Design Problem:

• Each sponsor will be furnished with a Student Packet with a “Design Problem” included. The problem will be generic enough to meet the needs of all areas of the United States and Canada.

Eligibility:

• Any middle level student may participate in the Building Design Program through the sponsoring entity.

Student may be:

• Enrolled in a Public or Private School.
• Participate in a school enrichment program (after school or on weekends)
• Attends a Boys and Girls Club.
• Involved in scouting activities.
• Involved in any other organized educational activity.

For further information and timeline of activities, please contact Helen Adams CIT, Region 8 Building Design Program Liaison @ (w) 520/884-9821 or(c) 520/909-0201.