NAWIC Block Kids

818 Dunwoody Boulevard,Minneapolis MN 55403

29 January, 2022

Description

Block Kids is a fun competition dedicated to inspiring youth to explore the construction industry as an option for their future! The Block Kids Building Program is a national building competition which is sponsored by local NAWIC chapter 64 and Individual Sponsors. Each chapter winning entry advances to the Regional competition, and one semi-finalist from each region is entered in the NEF National competition. The Construction Industry faces a work force shortage that poses a serious problem for our national economies, and to meet the demand for construction, the industry needs to attract, educate, and train about 240,000 newcomers annually. The Block Kids Program introduces children to the construction industry to create an awareness of and to promote an interest in future careers in one of the many facets of the industry. The program is non-discriminatory and as such is open to all elementary school children in grades Kindergarten (K) through six (6). Our local chapter due to size has committed to focusing on youth in grades four (4) and five (5) for our local event. All children must participate through a recognized sponsor. Construction shall be completed using approved materials only. Each participant will have the identical size and type of materials. Individual colors will vary. Interlocking types of the “Micro” blocks sizes – 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 posts. No specialty pieces are allowed – windows, doors, wheels, people, animals, etc. Each participant may, but is not required to use up to three (3) additional items, supplied by the Sponsor: String – not longer than 12” in length Foil – not larger than 18” x 18” Poster Board – not larger than 18” x 18” ** Each of these items may be broken or torn into smaller pieces without the use of outside assistance (Scissors or knives are prohibited). Each participant shall have a minimum of 40 minutes to complete their project. Each child shall be permitted to build the project of their choice, provided it in some way relates to the construction industry. (i.e. - buildings, construction equipment, bridges. etc.) * Projects which depict people or animals will not be allowed. Local winners receive - 1st - $ 50 / 2nd - $ 30 / 3rd - $ 20 (Cash) Regional winner - 1st - $100 / 2nd - $ 75 / 3rd - $ 50 (Cash) National Winners - 1st Place - Apple iPad; 2nd Place - Apple iPad Mini; 3rd Place - Kindle Fire Block Kids is just one of the K-12 Education programs of the NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF) “To educate the construction industry and foster the workforce of tomorrow.” The other programs are Create, Design & Build (CDB)” for 7-12 grade students and the Design/Drafting Competition (DD) for 9h – 12th grade & College students. Please feel free to reach out to our local chapter for more information and involvement in local construction education events. https://www.nawicmsp.org/ Heather Gay at [email protected]