ROMCO Equipment Company and VCES are cosponsoring the regional rally in Dallas, Texas. “We know that many young people don’t consider career opportunities in mature industries such as ours,” said Charlie Clarkson, president of ROMCO. “I believe it’s important for us to help them see that there are exciting and rewarding jobs available in the construction industry. The Construction Challenge is one way to do that.”

“We at Volvo believe that participation in a program like this can inspire these young people, help them prepare for careers that will benefit all of us, and develop industry leaders,” said Hugh W. Harvey, regional vice president of Volvo Construction & Equipment Services, cosponsor of the Dallas and Milwaukee Regiona Rally competitions.

The regional rally in Toronto, Ontario, is sponsored by Strongco Corporation. “We’re proud to be a part of the Construction Challenge,” said Anna Sgro, vice president, Multi-Line Division of Strongco. “It’s a fun-based teambuilding program that challenges young minds while helping them to collaborate and complete difficult tasks. We know that the inspiration fostered in young people today through this program can help prepare them for careers that will benefit all of us in the future.”

The G.W. Van Keppel Company is sponsor of the Enid, Okla., regional rally competition. “We are extremely grateful to those who came before us and laid the foundation for our future success,” said Bill Walker, president and chairman of the board of Van Keppel. “We are proud to be able to help build and support a possible foundation and show an optimistic future within the construction industry to the students involved in this competition.”