• New! Construction
    Immersion Program

    This program will consist of a four-week mini-course introducing you to the construction industry.

CONSTRUCTION IMMERSION PROGRAM

Columbia Public Schools Columbia Area Career Center and Emery Sapp & Sons are proud to offer a new opportunity for high school students—the Construction Immersion Program. The program will consist of a four-week mini-course introducing you to the construction industry. The program will provide students with 33 hours of hands-on, high-tech experience.

Learn fundamentals such as:
Safety
10-hour OSHA certification
Terminology
Heavy Equipment Operation
Plus, more!

Students will be considered for an internship or full-time employment with ESS upon successful completion.

Enroll today!

Contact your counselor for more information on how to enroll.

WHERE

Classes will take place at Columbia Area Career Center.

The course will include field trips to local job sites. All necessary transportation will be provided. 

WHEN

Exact Dates TBD – Coming Soon Spring 2022

Classes will take place 2 days a week, from 7-8:30 a.m. This includes weekly job site visits or lab time which will alternate each week. 

SAFETY

All students will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including a hi-visibility vest, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection. 

Instructors will actively include safety training and education throughout the course during classroom discussion, lab time and job site visits. 

Course Outline

Introduction to Emery Sapp & Sons

Introduction to Underground Utilities & Paving

Introduction to GPS

Introduction to Dirt Moving Equipment

Field Day with ESS – Materials to prepare for the Immersion Experience