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NCDOT Office of Civil Rights Highway Construction Career Days

12/2/2025 1:00 PM

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The N.C. Department of Transportation's Office of Civil Rights On-the-Job Training Program presents Highway Construction Career Days. 

Designed for high school, homeschooled and community college students, participants will have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, participate in hands-on activities and discover pathways to exciting career opportunities that help build communities across North Carolina. 

The Office of Civil Rights On-the-Job Training Program's first of three Highway Construction Career Days will be in the western region on Tuesday, Oct. 14 in Waynesville, in South Williamston on Thursday, Nov. 13 and the central region on Tuesday, Dec. 2 in Raleigh.​

Registration is required for all schools. 

​Become a Sponsor/Exhibitor 

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The Office of Civil Rights On-the-Job Training Program is still seeking sponsors and exhibitors for its Highway Construction Career Days events. 

​For more information about becoming a sponsor or exhibitor, please see below.​

Schedule & Registration 

​​Date & Time
​Location 

​School Registration


​​Sponsor/Exhibitor Information

​​​Tuesday, Dec. 2
9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

​N.C. S​tate Fair Grounds
Jim Graham Building ​
4285 Trinity Road
Raleigh

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What to Expect 

  • Hands-On Activities & Demonstrations
    Try out real highway construction tools and equipment in a safe, supervised environment.

  • Career Exploration Workshops
    ​​​Learn about diverse career paths in highway construction and infrastructure.

  • Meet Industry Professionals
    Network with engineers, contractors and skilled tradespeople.

  • Vendor Showcases
    Discover the latest in highway construction technology and services.​​

Agenda* 

  • 8:45 a.m. - Arrival 
  • 9 a.m.  - Welcome & Opening Remarks
  • 9:15 a.m. - Workshops, Demos & Vendor Booths
  • 12 p.m.  - Lunch
  • 1 p.m. - Closing 

*Agenda is subject to change 

​Contact ​

Sponsorships: Anita Peterson,  Anita.Peterson@icfnext.com
Events: Larisa Crewalk, Larisa.Crewalk@icfnext.com
Promotions: Karina Young, ext-kyoung5@ncdot.gov


11/17/2025 4:16 PM