Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Construction Academy will host an official launch event on Monday, April 28, bringing together industry leaders, educators, and state officials to mark the opening of Vermont’s only post-high school hands-on training and certification center for the skilled trades.
“Construction is more than a job—it’s a career with purpose, pride, and potential,” said Josh Reap, President and CEO of ABC NH/VT and President of the Vermont Construction Academy Board. “The Vermont Construction Academy is about investing in people and equipping them with the skills and support to thrive in an industry that’s essential to our state’s economy and future.”
The event will include remarks from Vermont Governor Phil Scott about the importance of building strong career pathways that allow more Vermonters to stay, work, and succeed in the state.
EVENT DETAILS
What: Vermont Construction Academy Launch Event
When: Monday, April 28, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: 276 East Allen Street, Winooski, Vermont
Speakers:
● Josh Reap, President, ABC NH/VT and President, Vermont Construction Academy Board – Welcome and Acknowledgements
● Gary Thomas, ABC NH/VT Board Chair – The industry’s commitment
● Nicole Benton, President, NAWIC Vermont Chapter 395 – The Case for Youth in Construction
● Jon Pizzagalli, Vermont Construction Academy Board Member – The Vision Behind the Academy
● Governor Phil Scott, State of Vermont – Career Opportunities and Economic Growth
● Martin Pigeon, Craft Manager, PC Construction – Reflections from the Field
● Ryan Ahern, Director of Field Operations, ReArch Construction – Engaging the Next Generation of Tradespeople
● Matt Musgrave – Closing remarks
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