The Workforce Cooperative Program, in partnership with 27J Schools, offers high school students hands-on experience and mentorship in building trades, while also providing realistic firefighter training and community education on residential fire sprinklers. 

Spark New Talent Watch the Blaze - Career Expo and House Fire

Friday, April 25, 2025 - 10AM to 1PM

South Adams County Fire - Training Center; 9911 East 104th Avenue

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This year, students from three different high schools have successfully completed their second house, applying their skills in carpentry, electrical work, masonry, plumbing, and other trades. The students not only gain valuable hands-on experience but also help build critical firefighter training structures that enhance community safety.

Live Fire Demonstration: Burning the First Training House
As part of this event, we will be conducting a controlled burn of the first student-built training house, which has been extensively used by firefighters for life-saving training scenarios over the past year. This burn will clear space for next year’s house, ensuring that future students continue this unique, real-world learning experience.
 

What You’ll Experience at This Event:
 *   Career Expo: Meet students, industry professionals, and workforce leaders to explore career pathways in skilled trades and emergency services.
 *   Live Fire Demonstration: See firsthand how building materials perform in an actual fire scenario.
 *   Industry & Education Collaboration: Learn how our students gain technical skills, certifications, and industry connections before they graduate.
 *   Community & Public Safety Impact: See how these student-built homes directly benefit firefighter training and enhance public safety.

Presenting Sponsor: James Hardie Building Products (Also, our lunch sponsor)

Participants in the EXPO:

Adolfson & Peterson Construction

Becker First Responder Co.

Eagle Crest Construction

GH Phipps Construction

Hensel Phelps

Home Builders Association of Metro Denver

James Hardie Building Products

MB BIM Solutions

Swinerton

To the T Plumbing, Heating & Air

U.S. Air Force

U.S. Coast Guard

Supporters and Sponsors of the Workforce Cooperative:

27J Schools

Adams County 

Alpine Lumber

American Star Embroidery

Associated General Contractors

Becker First Responder Co.

Brannan Ready Mix

Brundage Bone

Colorado State Division of Fire

Commerce City

Delta Dry Wall

Diversified Body and Paint

Eagle Crest Construction

Eco-Pan

Haselden Construction

James Hardie Building Products

Jim Black Construction

National Fire Sprinkler Association 

Orange brush painting

Titian Equipment

To the Tee Plumbing

Waynes Electric

Weifield Group

Western States Fire Protection

Western Stone Company