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2nd Annual Girls Build Summer Academy: Logistics And Scheduling, Matteo Cade Cuccaro
2nd Annual Girls Build Summer Academy: Logistics And Scheduling, Matteo Cade Cuccaro
Construction Management
This paper discusses the logistics and scheduling involved for Cal Poly construction management department’s second annual Girls Build Summer Academy. The week-long academy was hosted to introduce construction related activities to 19 high school-aged girls so they could learn more about the careers available within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, while learning skills to build individual and team projects. To achieve this goal, a full schedule was developed for each day of the camp, allowing for a variety of activities, including listening to guest speakers, completing building projects, and training to safely use tools. There were many challenges that …
2nd Annual Girls Build Summer Academy: Apprentice Ii Service Project, Angeline Witt
2nd Annual Girls Build Summer Academy: Apprentice Ii Service Project, Angeline Witt
Construction Management
Cal Poly’s construction management department hosted the second annual Girls Build Summer Academy in July 2023. This paper highlights the service work project that the three returning academy participants completed during the week-long day camp. The academy’s goal was to provide high school-aged girls the opportunity to learn about the various career paths in the construction industry while emphasizing skilled trade opportunities including concrete, framing, drywall, electrical, and equipment operators. The girls worked to enrich their construction knowledge and grow their skills with hands-on building activities. By the end of the week, each girl had gained the skills and confidence …
2nd Annual Girls Build Summer Academy: Apprentice I Service Project, Jalene Maryam Gee
2nd Annual Girls Build Summer Academy: Apprentice I Service Project, Jalene Maryam Gee
Construction Management
At Cal Poly construction management department’s second annual Girls Build Summer Academy for high school-aged girls, first year academy participants completed a service learning project to enhance the well-being of the turtles and tortoises at a turtle and tortoise sanctuary. In this week-long day camp, which exposed girls to various career paths within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, girls learned all industry aspects from volunteers, construction management alumni, and camp leaders, and were provided the opportunity to safely learn and apply building construction techniques. Throughout the week, they learned about tools, materials, and safety, and applied those skills to …
Parental And Family Leave In The California Construction Industry, Hailee Malins
Parental And Family Leave In The California Construction Industry, Hailee Malins
Construction Management
Struggles between work life balance often result in lower levels of job and life satisfaction, and higher rates of inefficiency and employee turnover, with varying impact on employees based on seniority, gender and parenthood. Policies such as paid parental leave have shown positive effects on work life balance, but there is a lack of information on leave policies within the American construction industry. Focusing on California, this research aimed to determine employee's understanding, use and acceptance of these leave policies. Using a survey, we gain a better understanding of these goals. Rates of confidence in knowledge of paternal and family …
Expanding On Leadership And Professional Skills For A Girls Build Summer Academy, Claire M. Gress
Expanding On Leadership And Professional Skills For A Girls Build Summer Academy, Claire M. Gress
Construction Management
The construction industry has historically been male-dominated. Despite efforts by organizations and companies to encourage women to join the industry, there has been little progress in encouraging more women to enter the industry and getting them to stay. The construction management program at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo is developing and hosting a Girls Build Summer Academy to familiarize and encourage high school girls to explore construction as a career path. One segment of this boot camp includes leadership modules that will give the girls confidence and the skills they need to be successful leaders in construction. …
Analyzing The Impact Of The Women In Construction Club, Reagan Milligan
Analyzing The Impact Of The Women In Construction Club, Reagan Milligan
Construction Management
The Women in Construction (WIC) club at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo provides a support network for all students, but specifically serves women pursuing an undergraduate degree in construction management. The club’s mission statement is to ‘recognize and empower all students in construction through change, collaboration, and leadership development by leveraging connections.’ This study was conducted to determine the types and levels of impact the Women in Construction club has had on undergraduate students at the professional, academic, and personal levels. The study evaluates the different types of events held by the club, networking opportunities provided for both …
Fitting In: Analyzing The Fit Of Safety Vests In The Construction Industry, Lizette Galvez Puentes
Fitting In: Analyzing The Fit Of Safety Vests In The Construction Industry, Lizette Galvez Puentes
Construction Management
The construction industry continues to be a male-dominated industry; however, recent decades have seen a change of demographic, including an increase of women leadership. With the changing demographics, there is a lack of awareness and proactive integration of properly fitting safety vests to accommodate different body types. A properly fitting safety vest is crucial in upholding the safety of individuals working on a construction site, where certain genders are more frequently caught on jobsite material. These circumstances hinder the purpose and functionality of the safety vest’s primary functions, which, for the wearer, is increased visibility and the comfort to carry …
Cal Poly Women In Construction Youth Outreach: Girl Scouts In Construction Program, Katherine I. Love
Cal Poly Women In Construction Youth Outreach: Girl Scouts In Construction Program, Katherine I. Love
Construction Management
Construction is, historically, a predominately male-dominated major, but today, countless efforts are made to change this. Girl Scouts in Construction was created to help the Cal Poly Women in Construction Club increase their youth outreach. This event was hosted to give a positive-hands on construction experience to increase construction exposure to girls at a young age. Through organizing this event, the connections between the Cal Poly Women in Construction Club and the Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast, National Association of Women in Construction, Cal Poly Construction Management Department, and a few general contracting companies were all strengthened. At this …
Construction Outreach Event With Girl Scouts Of The Usa And Cal Poly Women In Construction, Melissa Mcgrath
Construction Outreach Event With Girl Scouts Of The Usa And Cal Poly Women In Construction, Melissa Mcgrath
Construction Management
For an industry that is struggling to find enough workers, the limited amount of women entering construction is proving to be a significant issue. Some of the major reasons for this are social norms and stereotypes that discourage young girls from entering traditionally male careers. Outreach events that present girls with more positive messages about their potential for starting a career in construction are beneficial for both the girls and the construction industry. Cal Poly’s Women in Construction Club (WIC) and Girl Scouts of the USA are two organizations that can aid this cause and inspire more girls to consider …
A Continuation Of The Women In Construction Club’S Industry Mentorship Program And A Measure Of Its Effectiveness, Alexa S. Heien
A Continuation Of The Women In Construction Club’S Industry Mentorship Program And A Measure Of Its Effectiveness, Alexa S. Heien
Construction Management
The Women in Construction Club’s Industry Mentorship program at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) is nearly a year old, yet the only data collected on the program was taken directly after it was created. The creation of the Industry Mentorship program, and subsequent data collection, were a previous senior project. But there were no measurements on how effective the mentorship program was, or if there was a benefit for the students involved. Because this program has the potential of creating long-lasting relationships and connecting women in a men-dominated field, knowing if the mentorship program needs to …
Creating And Implementing An Industry Mentorship Program Within The Women In Construction Club, Linnea Lavorico
Creating And Implementing An Industry Mentorship Program Within The Women In Construction Club, Linnea Lavorico
Construction Management
The construction industry has made great strides in terms of catching the attention of and accepting more women. The industry has historically been dominated by men and, for the most part, that is still true today. But there are more and more women expressing interest in construction and construction management related career paths. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) continued that trend when the Women in Construction club was formed. The goal is to help women realize that they can participate in the industry and then encourage them to do so. A previous senior project was done …
Creating A Mentoring Program For Members Of The Cal Poly Women In Construction Club, Savannnah Monique Gauna
Creating A Mentoring Program For Members Of The Cal Poly Women In Construction Club, Savannnah Monique Gauna
Construction Management
The construction industry remains one of the most male dominate industries in the workforce. With universities like California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly, SLO) is placing significance on construction related career paths by offering coursework and graduate studies in construction management. That means a more diverse group of people, including women, are getting exposed to the construction industry and pursuing a college degree so they can obtain a good job. At Cal Poly, a new club was created to empowering women in construction through mentorship, youth outreach, industry support, and strengthening department interrelations. The purpose of this …