Cruz Inc. Engineering Job

Cruz, Inc., General Contractors, is looking for someone to join their team in the estimating & engineering/managing role. Duties include, but are not limited to, estimating and bidding for jobs, getting submittal packages together for the construction manager and design team, attending job meetings, and coordinate several projects. You will have the opportunity to learn hands-on in the construction field. Cruz, Inc. has been involved in several projects for sitework, excavation, utility installation, concrete and demolition. Some of the most recent projects Cruz has been involved with include the Eagles Stadium, the Drexel Dormitory (new), and currently the Maria de los Santos Health Center.

This is a full-time job, please contact Luis Cruz (President) for more information. *If you are looking for a co-op, contact him as well to see what other opportunities he may have*

Cruz, Inc.
127 W. Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
tel: 215-634-0768
cruzgcinc@aol.com

Andrea Martinez-Ayala
SHPE GPC Membership Rep.

Opportunity Conference FREE on Oct 17th

Once again, under the leadership of Secretary Elaine L. Chao, the U.S. Department of Labor will host an Opportunity Conference focused on economic opportunities for the Asian Pacific, Hispanic, and African American communities. The 2006 Opportunity Conference will be held Tuesday, October 17 in Philadelphia.
Celebrating the contributions of the nation's diverse communities, the Opportunity Conference will emphasize key components of economic development, small business development, and working with federal, state, and local governments. Tentative workshop topics will include:

Access to Capital
Marketing Strategies
Growing Your Business
Minority Homeownership
How to Be Certified as an 8A Business
Accessing Government Resources
Training for Another Career
Language Proficiency in the Workforce
Workplace Flexibility
High Growth Job Sectors
How to Partner With Community Colleges to Provide Training
This national, one-day conference is FREE OF CHARGE and co-sponsored by:
The U.S. Department of Labor
The Pan Asian American Leadership Caucus
The League of United Latin American Citizens
The National Urban League
Other national and regional partners include:
HACU - the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
The Cuban American National Council
The Minority Business Roundtable
MANA - A National Latina Organization
The Ibero American Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
The Multi-Cultural Affairs Congress
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia
The Great Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Online registration is now available at www.OpportunityConference.gov.
Please forward this information to friends, colleagues, and others who might find this FREE conference useful.
Sincerely,The Office of the 21st Century WorkforceU.S. Department of Labor