Gould Construction Institute Announces S.T.E.P. Award Winners

The  Gould Construction Institute (GCI) recently held their fifth annual Safety & Education Dinner meeting at the Montvale Plaza where they announced the 2009 S.T.E.P.  (Safety, Training, Evaluation Process) Award winners, graduating students, the Craft Champion for 2009, and students who have received a Memorial Scholasrship to further their education in the construction field.

Barbara Lagergren, Executive Director of GCI stated that the Safety & Education Dinner Meeting is their premier event of the year. "This is a night to recognize our students and their employers who continue to raise the standards of training and education in the construction industry," stated Mrs. Lagergren. "For a contractor, there is nothing more important than jobsite safety. For our employees, our clients and our industry, safety must be job number one."   

By drawing attention to the importance of jobsite safety, GCI seeks to make sure that it is something that is not taken for granted.  When those companies who are truly committed to ensuring a safe environment for their workforce are recognized, other companies will follow their example.

For the 2008-2009 year, GCI had an enrollment of nearly 650 students and is operating in its 26th year. Below are some highlights from Executive Director Barbara Lagergren:

- GCI was approved to provide continuing education to plumbers. In addition, once Sheet Metal became a licensed trade, GCI was again approved to act as the only nonunion school approved to teach.

- GCI began a partnership with the Wentworth Institute of Technology to offer a Certificate in Construction Project Management. This program will be offered in Fall 2009.

- For the second straight year, GCI and DECCO, Inc. won the gold medal in the pipe fitters competition.

For a complete list of the 2009 Award Winners, please click here.


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