A group of student participants, including some from Bear Lake High School, at the Idaho State University Construction Combine at the Home Depot in Chubbuck. Kneeling at left is Soda Springs vocational agriculture instructor Colter Evans, who mentored the students.
A group of student participants, including some from Bear Lake High School, at the Idaho State University Construction Combine at the Home Depot in Chubbuck. Kneeling at left is Soda Springs vocational agriculture instructor Colter Evans, who mentored the students.
Numerous sheds were built by local high school students in the Home Depot parking lot in Chubbuck as part of the two-day Idaho State University Construction Combine. Every shed was donated to a local disabled veteran.
In a modern world where practical skills are increasingly valued alongside academic achievement, a group of students recently rolled up their sleeves to learn practical skills with a purpose.
Students from Bear Lake High School joined with others in the region to learn the necessary skills to build sheds at Idaho State University’s Construction Combine 2024.
This project highlights the vital role of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses in shaping well-rounded individuals. Through this hands-on experience of building sheds for local disabled veterans, these students not only honed their technical abilities but also developed invaluable skills: teamwork, problem-solving and empathy.
This project serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact CTE programs can have in preparing students for success in both their careers and their communities.
“Every year, our students learn valuable lessons,” stated instructor Shaun Clark. “Last year, one student discovered he hated roofing, and that was important for him to know. This year, a student discovered that although his career path is plumbing, he actually enjoys framing. He came back with quite a few new skills, which makes this important.”
The Bear Lake students — Hunter Clark, Chris Pratt and Kayden Beck — were placed in groups with students from other schools for two days at the Home Depot parking lot in Chubbuck. On the first day, students participated in training sessions, going around to four stations for two hours each to learn the basics in that station’s specific construction field. The stations this year were excavation, electrical, plumbing, granite countertops, concrete, siding, framing, roofing and flooring.
On the second day, the groups of students from schools throughout Southeast Idaho each built an 8x12 foot shed, which was then donated to a local disabled veteran. Southeast Idaho contractors volunteer to run the stations on day one and guide the students with the shed build on the second day. Grants, donations and volunteers make the event possible.
Next year ISU plans to hold a construction combine in Soda Springs. sometime in May.
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