The number of workers in the skilled trades in the U.S. is not keeping up with demand. The pandemic led to a greater need for skilled tradespeople, as more Americans invested in house projects. What can be done to introduce the skilled trades to more job seekers? And how can it be better discussed as a career option for young people?

The week-long camp allows local students to learn and participate in community-based construction projects.

Camp Hard Hat has been introducing local students ages 12-15 to the world of construction through community-based projects for the past 10 years…

Perinton, N.Y. — A unique summer camp is expanding into Monroe and Livingston counties.

Camp Hard Hat is a week-long summer camp run by Livingston Associates that provides students ages 12-15 with an opportunity to gain insight into career opportunities in the construction industry and skilled trades…

ROCHESTER, NY – Camp Hard Hat, a week-long day camp that provides local students ages 12-15 the opportunity to learn and participate in community-based construction projects has expanded from two to seven locations for the 2023 summer, including 4 locations in Monroe County and a location in Livingston County…

As a result of the success of the program over the past decade 400 students have participated have completed over 10,000 hours of training and learning, organizers decided to expand into Monroe and Livingston Counties and are already working on expanding to even more locations throughout the Western New York region for 2024…

Congrats to the participants of Camp Hard Hat! Students ages 12-15, learned the fundamentals of construction, design, and project safety, over a week long camp at the FWD Center. All their hard work is demonstrated in their final group project - wooden planters.