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I don't really like
to stay inside.

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I really like doing
outdoor stuff.

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Construction was more
like a hands-on job.

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So I think this really
opened up my mind

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about what I really want to do.

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The vision behind the CorePLUS
Construction Program at Highline

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is the theory of the high
force, high need, high wage,

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high interest, and high skills.

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The concept is to ensure
our students really

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have a good grasp of the
construction industry.

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And now they get to
learn at such a young age

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that they can go right
into a trade, a profession,

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be proud of it, and earn
while going to class,

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and working, and
learning on the job.

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This is a good education.

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It's a next step to
apprenticeship program

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where they can actually
do the hands on things

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they like doing and then
actually applying it

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to a career.

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I usually use a lot of tools.

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I learned how to use pneumatic
guns, a drill, a hammer, how

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to frame, roofing.

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I think it puts me
ahead just because when

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I'm applying for an
apprenticeship or a trade,

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I have some knowledge
from what I learned.

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Once I graduate, I think
I'll 100% be ready.

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It's very important for these
programs to bring in new talent

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into our workforce
because, at this time,

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we are having a lot of people
that are starting to retire.

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And these programs
are really helping

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bridge that gap in showing these
kids that they can make a career

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and be able to provide for
their families and their future.

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Once you're finished with
the program, you have a job,

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you have no debt, and
you have a livable wage.

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I was just talking
to one student today.

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He says, I do real
well with my hands

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and I want to get involved.

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And to me that says, OK, good.

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I gave this kid an opportunity
otherwise he wouldn't have had.

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Building our buildings, building
our roads, keeping our society

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going, I think is a good thing.

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