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Founded by the Associated General Contractors of
St. Louis and the St. Louis Construction Industry,
The Construction Careers Center is committed to preparing interested St.
Louis High School Students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes
needed for entry into a career pathway in the St. Louis construction industry.
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Governance:
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The Construction
Careers Center
is a public, independent tuition-free high school that is operated by a
seven member Board of Education representing the St. Louis Contractors,
Unions, Educational Community, and Parents. Currently, Rich Ledbetter, Vice
President of Castle Contracting, serves as the Chairman of the Board of
Education. In addition to the
Board Members, the school receives guidance from the various advisory and
curriculum committees representing all aspects of the construction
industry.
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Curriculum:
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The Construction
Careers Center
is the first charter high school for construction in the nation. Construction applications are
integrated into all aspects of the curriculum and used as the instrument
to help students develop: 1) creative problem-solving skills, 2) math
competencies, and 3) an appreciation for and an understanding of the
building community and the impact it has on our quality of life.
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Features:
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All students are substance abuse tested,
required to wear uniforms daily, are required to participate in community
service-learning opportunities, and are exposed to the union building and
construction trades, both basic and specialty. The students are taught by certificated
staff with a low 20:1 student/teacher ratio. Classes are taught in a building
especially designed for, and by, the construction industry.
We currently have over 440 students enrolled in
grades 9 - 12. We will continue to
add a class of freshmen each year until the school reaches a total
enrollment of 500 students.
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Admissions:
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The Construction
Careers Center
is a tuition-free, independent public high school for grades 9 through
12. Construction Careers
Center is looking
for students who have an interest in construction, and earnestly want to
learn and prepare for a future in construction. It is a challenging, academic
curriculum thoroughly infused with construction applications. A personal interview is a required
part of the admissions process.
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High Expectations:
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A contract among the parents, students and
school includes strict codes of conduct, attendance, and uniform
dress. The school operates on a
200 day school year and students are promoted on their academic
achievement. Articulation
agreements are being developed with the various apprenticeship programs
to bridge the gap between school and work.
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Finances:
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The Construction
Careers Center
receives approximately $8,000 per year for each student enrolled and in
attendance. The total cost per
pupil exceeds the allocated revenue and the school is currently dependent
upon other sources to supplement the operation and building fund. Members of the St. Louis Construction
Industry and St. Louis Foundations have generously supported the school.
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Location:
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Construction Careers
Center is south of downtown St. Louis on Grattan Street
between Chouteau and Park. Parking
is available on the north side of the building.
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Administrative Leadership:
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Gina Washington, Administrator
E-mail: gwashington@constructioncareerscenter.org
314 588-9991, x101
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Contact:
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Terry Eivins, Director of Professional
Development
E-mail: teivins@stl-cts.org
314 644-1525 x 222
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