Largo Ceremony Will Honor Construction Grads

Some 24 students will be recognized tonight for completing three months of hands-on construction training through Prince George’s Community College’s TeamBuilders Academy.

The group — including 12 women — learned skills in building maintenance engineering, residential weatherization and property preservation, according to the college. The accelerated adult career-training program matches eligible unemployed Prince George’s County residents with local employers by providing job readiness and occupational trades-related technical skills training.

“We are recognizing 24 participants in the TeamBuilders Academy's fall 2011 cohort for their commitment to training in construction and occupational trades,” Thomisha Duru, director of TeamBuilders Academy, said in a statement. “Traditionally, males have dominated the program by more than 90 percent. We are proud to see women exploring new and sustainable career paths.”

TeamBuilders Academy began in April 2009. It is now open to all eligible adult county residents, who are long-term unemployed and eager to enter the workforce, but need training, guidance and assistance to establish a solid career path.

Tonight’s ceremony begins at 5 p.m. in Largo Student Center, Community Room B. For more information on the TeamBuilders Academy, visit www.pgcc.edu/go/tba, call 301-322-0964 or e-mail teambuilders@pgcc.edu.