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Making a Career of it – Will Ruiz
“Carpentry allows me to apply my love and aptitude for math in the field and on the job. My father worked in the trades and

2025 Construction Advancement Institute Awards $55,000 in Academic Grants to 11 Students
TARRYTOWN, NY—As part of its mission to expand the ranks of professionals in the building and construction sectors in the Lower Hudson Valley, the Construction

Next Generation Leader – Giuliana Piazza
Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation Giuliana Piazza Building Contractors Association / Construction Advancement Institute Scholarship Winner Profile Current Employer: Shiseido Americas

Making a Career of it
Six years ago, Rob Tirella got a phone call from a friend, a member of Laborers 235, offering him the opportunity to join a union.

2024 – Construction Advancement Institute Awards $70,000 in Academic Grants to 14 Students
Construction Advancement Institute Awards $70,000 in Academic Grants to 14 Students August 20, 2024 TARRYTOWN, NY—As part of its mission to elevate professionalism in the

Next Generation Leader – Pat Fortunato
Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation Pat Fortunato Age: 25 Current Employer: JPMorgan Chase Position / Job Title: Software Engineer University and

Next Generation Leader – Anthony Sanseverino
Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation Anthony Sanseverino Age: 23 SUMMARY: Anthony’s dream of becoming an engineer began in high school, when

Next Generation Leader – Jack Badick
Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation Jack Badick Age: 23 Current Employer: Department of Defense Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, RI Position

Making a Career of it
Making a Career of It Joseph Szabo Journeyman – Carpenters Local Union 279 Age: 36 Recent Employers: WD Installations, Inc. Recent Projects: Lasdon Park main

Next Generation Leader – Andrew Griffin
Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation Andrew Griffin Age: 25 Current Employer: Corgan / NYC Position / Job Title: Project Specialist College

Next Generation Leader – Taylor Reilly
Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation Taylor Reilly Age: 23 Louis G. Nappi Scholarship received: 2018, 2019 Title & Employer: Wholesale Florist,

13th Annual CAI Seminar for P.E.s Draws Dozens to Earn 6 PDH/HSW Credits
TARRYTOWN, NY—The always-popular professional development seminar, presented annually by the Construction Advancement Institute (CAI), drew a capacity audience last month for a program entitled “ENGINEERING:

Making a Career of it
Joann Gentile finally found the pathway to her career one snowy night, around 2:00 am, when she queued up— along with 100 other hopeful applicants

Next Generation Leader – Nicola Altomare
Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation Nicola Altomare Current Employer: aRoboticsCompany—Ossining, NY Job Title: Mechatronics Engineer Age: 23 Accomplishments: Awarded five annual

2023 – Construction Advancement Institute Awards $75,000 In College Scholarships to Pursue STEM Subjects
Construction Advancement Institute Awards $75,000 In College Scholarships to Pursue STEM Subjects 15 Scholars from the Hudson Valley Region Named Recipients July 21, 2023 TARRYTOWN,

Next Generation Leader – Julia Apostolou
Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation Julia Apostolou Current Employer: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., White Plains, NY Job Title: Transportation Planning and

2022 – Construction Advancement Institute Awards $65,000 In College Scholarships Grants
Construction Advancement Institute Awards $65,000 In College Scholarships Grants 13 Scholars from the Hudson Valley Region Named Recipients August 1, 2022 TARRYTOWN, NY—As part of

2021 – Construction Advancement Institute Awards $65,000 in College Scholarship Grants
Construction Advancement Institute Awards $65,000 in College Scholarship Grants 13 Scholars from the Hudson Valley Region Named Recipients August 1, 2021 TARRYTOWN, NY—As part of

2020 – Construction Advancement Institute Awards $50,000 in College Scholarship Grants
Construction Advancement Institute Awards $50,000 in College Scholarship Grants Ten Scholars from the Hudson Valley Region Named Recipients September 1, 2020 TARRYTOWN, NY—As part of

2019 – Construction Advancement Institute Awards $45,000 In College Scholarships Grants
Construction Advancement Institute Awards $45,000 In College Scholarships Grants Nine Area Scholars Named Recipients August 1, 2019 TARRYTOWN, NY–As part of its mission to spur

2018 – Construction Advancement Institute Awards $45,000 In College Scholarships Grants
Construction Advancement Institute Awards $45,000 In College Scholarships Grants Nine Area Scholars Named Recipients August 1, 2018 TARRYTOWN—As part of its mission to spur improvements

2017 – Students Share $30,000 IN CAI College Grants
Students Share $30,000 in CAI College Grants August 1, 2017 TARRYTOWN, NY – As part of its mission to spur improvements to the building and

Next Generation Leader – Andrew Exner
Andrew Exner @ Advance Testing Co. . May 30, 2017 When Andrew Exner graduated from TriValley High in Grahamsville, NY in 2013, he already knew

2016 – Students Share $25,000 IN CAI College Grants
Students Share $30,000 in CAI College Grants August 1, 2016 As part of its mission to spur improvements to the building and construction industry sectors,

2015 – Students Share $30,000 IN CAI College Grants
Students Share $30,000 in CAI College Grants August 1, 2015 Tarrytown, NY – As part of its mission to spur improvements to the building and construction

2014 – Students Share $25,000 IN CAI College Grants
Students Share $25,000 in CAI College Grants August 1, 2014 TARRYTOWN, NY – The Construction Advancement Institute (CAI) recently awarded five scholarships to college-bound students
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