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Steven Scott named 2007 NCHBA Construction Trades Teacher of the Year PDF Print E-mail

The North Carolina Home Builders Association is proud to announce that it has named Steven Scott of Ashe County High School as the 2007 Construction Trades Teacher of the Year.  Every year the NCHBA receives nominations from across the state for worthy teachers who devote hours of their time to educating the youth of today in the field of construction trades.  One teacher is chosen to receive this title, along with $500. 

Steven Scott has worked as a Teacher of Drafting/Construction and ITIE at Ashe County High School where he teaches Architecture, Mechanical Drafting, Construction I and II.  His instruction techniques allow students hands-on instruction and practice both in the field and in the classroom.  These experiences prepare his students to be ideal candidates for entry level positions in the construction fields.  His students have consistently scored in the top percentile on their VOCATS, proving that not only is he capable of teaching them hands-on instruction, but also providing the necessary factual information to support it.  Scott knows that it is necessary to instill knowledge as well as professional behavior and work ethic in his students.  Industry safety standards are stressed and OSHA expectations and NC building code guidelines are reviewed.  At the end of the course state curricular mastery level experience is gained on all machinery.   
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$10,000 Checks Presented to Grand Prize Winners PDF Print E-mail
The two winners of this year's $10,000 Prizes at the 21st Century Building Expo and Conference received their checks. 
2007 Apprentice Contests Winners Announced PDF Print E-mail

From left, NCHBA President Elect Ray Rhodes, NC Agricultural Commissioner Stever Troxler, NCHBA Vice President Frank Wiesner, Carpentry Contest 1st place winner, Chris Parrish, Department of Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry, and NCHBA President Paul Mullican pose for a picture. 

The North Carolina State Fair was the location of the North Carolina Department of Labor’s 2007 Apprentice Contests.  Hundreds of students and their families traveled from across the state to participate in this year’s events, which ran from October 15th to 19th. 
The Apprenticeship program has been in existence for over 65 years.  In 2007 the NC Department of Labor had 2,000 accredited high school and adult apprenticeship programs with 15,000 participating apprentices from across the state.  As apprentices students are taught hands-on skills, as well as, valuable classroom instruction which provides them with a competitive edge in the workforce.  The apprentices are paid for their work and as they increase their knowledge and skill their pay increases, as well. 
The 2007 Annual Apprentice Contests were held in five skilled occupations: masonry, HV/AC-R, electrical, carpentry, plumber/pipefitter. Contestants competed for a variety of prizes and awards, ranging from tools of their trade to cash prizes. 
This year, NCHBA President Paul Mullican, NCHBA President-elect Ray Rhodes, and NCHBA Vice President Frank Wiesner volunteered to participate in judging the carpentry contest, which was held on Thursday, October 18, 2007.  The contestants are given five hours to complete a project presented to them as a blueprint and consisting of residential and commercial building methods. Contestants were judged on a variety of criteria including, neatness, safety, and productivity.

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January/February 2007 SPIKE of the Month PDF Print E-mail

Name: Pauline McLean

Company:  Lowe’s of Wilkesboro

Position:  Contractor Sales

How Long in Business:  Employed 1969

HBA:  Wilkes County

Recruitment credit: Pauline singlehandedly brought in about half (21 of the 44) of the newest members during a three monthsummer recruiting campaign in 2006…earning a trip to the Barn Dinner Theater to see “Elvis.”

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December 2006 SPIKE of the Month - Jim Somers PDF Print E-mail

Name: Jim Somers

Company: Somers Inc.

Position: President

How Long in Business: 34 years

Spike Credits: 297.50

HBA:  Brunswick Co. HBA

HBA Involvement:  Charter Member, Three-time President, Vice President, Secretary, Board of Directors, & PAC Chairman.  

Nickname: Capt. Jim

Marital Status: Married for 44 years

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