Testimonials

Testimonials

“After participating in the CMP, I went from being an average student to the best in my plumbing class – winning several merit awards during my last year in school.”

Edgar Valencia, union plumber apprentice and CMP Alumni 2011
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"HBS has a longstanding commitment to diversity in the workplace, to community outreach and to creating meaningful educational experiences. We are very pleased to support the CMP because it integrates these priorities, placing worthy young people from local high schools in a workplace development program on our campus construction projects."
Andrew F. O'Brien, Harvard Business School, Chief of Operations
"The energy and drive we have seen in the students who come to our project sites from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology would have made Ben Franklin proud...we are committed through our own apprenticeship programs and the CMP student training to ensure a diverse and talented workforce."
Richard C. Walsh, Walsh Brothers, Inc. Chief Executive Officer
“To give an inside look at our trade to a student, so they can see what it’s really like to install conduit, or run cabling through stud walls, is a great visual communication tool …”

“We appreciate the CMP’s efforts to tap the potential workforce that is out there.” 
Jon Wine, 
Sullivan & McLaughlin Companies, Inc.
“I believe the workshop was informative and educational for the students who attended. It provided insights to aspects of the construction industry, especially carpentry, that they would not have had before.” 

“Participating in this workshop and getting today’s youth aware of opportunities in the vocational trades was rewarding to me too. I would be happy to participate in any future workshops.” 
Martin Grealish,
Installation Manager
“The CMP provides our company with direct access to young people contemplating a career in the trades as well as provides those interested a firsthand account of what it’s all about before committing to a lengthy apprentice program.” 
Tom Sanford,
Sanford Contracting Inc.
“We had several participates shadow our foreman. We found this to be actually refreshing, being able to show young people what we do, answer their questions and show them examples of what our part of the construction industry is involved in.” 

“The CMP allows youngsters to see up close what we do, allowing them to decide if this part of the industry is for them. A perfect example of this was a mentee came to work for us after the mentoring phase and was a great addition to our company. ” 
Tor Augustinsen, 
Project Manager, Massey’s Plate Glass & Aluminum, Inc.
“The CMP not only validated the mentee’s interests in becoming a carpenter… but it also demonstrated his willingness to learn and understanding of the job-readiness skills needed.” 
Craig Ransom, The New England Regional Council of Carpenters
"The partnership with TCMG and the CMP has been a tremendous success. Students in our Carpentry program hav gained valuable skills and knowledge by participating in CMP. For many of our students, this was the first time they were exposed to large commercial construction sites and all of the career pathways available to pursue."
Sara Reese, Career Counselor, CRLS: Ringe School of Technical Arts
"The Construction Mentor Program was a valuable complement to Next Up, our career exploration program for young adults who graduated from high school without a clear plan. Many of our yuong people had expressed interest in construction-related careers, without knowing much about what the jobs involved or how to access therm."

Susan Mintz, Director, City of Cambridge Office of Workforce Development
Susan Mintz, Director, City of Cambridge Office of Workforce Development

What our students are saying

“The CMP provided a career exploration opportunity for me but equally important it taught me essential job readiness skills.” 

“Throughout the CMP, I learned how to set goals for myself, network with other subcontractors and to be accountable for my own actions.”
Amber Edwards
CMP Student Participant Madison Park High School Graduate - Carpentry Vocation
“The CMP experience provided an opportunity for me to validate my passion and dreams of becoming a plumber but also inspired and motivated me to work harder in school.  

“After participating in the CMP, I went from being an average student to the best in my plumbing class – winning several merit awards during my last year in school.”
Edgar Valencia
Union Plumber Apprentice and CMP Alumni
“Participating in the CMP provided me a chance to see firsthand the various carpentry skills used in the field and an opportunity to connect with trades people working on construction jobsites.”  

“My mentors shared their trade experiences and offered advice that later would prove to be invaluable.”  

“During the CMP I had made up my mind that I wanted a career in the trades,… so when my mentoring company offered me a job after I graduated I felt like I had made it.” 
Garfield Stennett
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School Graduate and CMP Alumni 
“The job shadowing phase was my favorite part of the CMP because it gave me a deeper understanding of how job sites function.”

“Participating in the CMP has made me feel better about my career outlook and given me the confidence to apply for a union apprenticeship program in the electrical trade.”
Jacob Hynes
CMP Student Participant Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Graduate – Electrical Department 
“The CMP was different than any other program I had participated in because it provided an opportunity to see the building trades in action.”

“I saw firsthand the pride and joy my mentors took in their craftwork; how they worked together with other trades to strategies and problem solve to ensure quality and performance was achieved.”

“I would have gone into the trades if I was not a recipient of a full scholarship to attend a four year college during my senior year in high school.” 
Obadiah Rankin
Wentworth Institute of Technology Student and CMP Alumni   
“The CMP has given me insight into the various career opportunities in the construction industry, which I would not have gained in my regular school course work.”

“I really enjoyed my individual mentoring experience with the project superintendent. I learned how demanding and essential this role is on-site.”

“I am leaning toward a career in construction management but first want to acquire more knowledge and experience; the CMP gave me a step in the right direction.” 
Patrick Grant
CMP Student Participant Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Graduate – Building Technology Department
“Participating in the CMP solidified which career path I want to pursue in the construction Industry.”

“Before my CMP experience I thought I wanted to be an architect, but after spending over 60 hours on the project site, I realize my passion lies within construction management.”
Sony Benjamin
CMP Student Participant Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Graduate – Building Technology Department 
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