Building the workforce

On April 1st, the BC&E Foundation hosted its annual Builders-In-Training (BIT) Workshop for 150 students from Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Howard County Public Schools at IEC Chesapeake.

Students participated in engaging presentations and hands-on activities in construction and skilled trades, led by BC&E Members Baltimore Fabrication, J.F. Fischer, Whiting-Turner, and our generous host, IEC Chesapeake.

BIT Workshop is a unique opportunity to introduce high school students to the construction industry early, sparking their interest in potential career paths. This year, we also welcomed juniors and seniors who were eager to connect with industry professionals as they explored their post-high school options beyond the classroom.

By connecting students with skilled trades professionals, BIT Workshop transforms classroom learning into real-world career exploration, reinforcing the BC&E Foundation’s mission to build the construction industry’s future workforce through education and programs that support the growth of the Greater Baltimore construction industry.