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DISCOVERIES

Discovery Experiences Allow Us To See Inside The Industry.

What is a Discovery Experience?

4 in 10 girls say they don’t get enough practical experience. A discovery experience is a great way to see the infrastructure industry close up. Often times they will include lunch and learns, field trips, dinners and other valuable networking opportunities. 

Here are a few benefits of completing a discovery experience in high school:

You’ll learn more about a career (or careers), which can help you solidify your plans for the future. You gain hands-on experience that can be valuable for future employers. Being able to identify your strengths and weaknesses in a work environment will give you a jumpstart when it comes to your personal and professional development. Networking with employers and leaders in your career field of interest allows you to build valuable relationships that may jumpstart your career later. A Discovery Experience is impressive to not only future employers, but to colleges and universities as well. This shows that you’re motivated, dedicated, and genuinely interested in your chosen field.  Not every internship is perfect. At the very least, internships let you explore other career options and see how you react to different management styles.

Discovery Day Spring 2023

Pending | Washington, D.C.

New Discovery Day for Fall 2022 to be announced shortly. Watch this space and sign up to attend the upcoming event. 

Shimmick Discovery Day

Shimmick Construction | San Francisco, CA

Shimmick_Discovery Day Shimmick is a leading infrastructure company focused on water and transportation projects. Shimmick has a strong commitment to Women in Construction and is excited to participate with buildgirls.org in furthering its mission to increase awareness of the industry to high school females. 

Shimmick Discovery Week

Shimmick Construction | San Francisco, CA

Shimmick_Discovery Day Shimmick is a leading infrastructure company focused on water and transportation projects. Shimmick has a strong commitment to Women in Construction and is excited to participate with buildgirls.org in furthering its mission to increase awareness of the industry to high school females.