The Auxiliary promotes education through the
production of educational materials, fundraising, and distribution of
scholarships and industry grants. Each year, 25 or more college scholarships
are awarded, totaling more than $35,000. Also, educational expense grants up to
$1,000 each is available for contractor members to attend PHCC programs, seminars
and enhanced service group meetings.
Recruiting
into the industry is another focus of the educational efforts. Age-specific
educational materials are produced for elementary-, middle- and high-school-age
children to explain the opportunities available for careers within the
industry. The materials include a puzzle book, a coloring book, and a pamphlet
and 20-page full-color brochure titled, “Constructing Your Future.” The
Auxiliary actively supports vocational education programs, Skills USA and apprenticeship
and trade school programs. Members devote many, many hours each year to distributing
information, meeting with guidance counselors, and recruiting at open houses
and career day programs.