My name is Jaelyn Benjamin-Wilson, and I am entering my senior year at Alfred State College. Next spring, I will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in both Civil Engineering and Construction Management, as well as a minor in Surveying. Following graduation, I plan to begin my career in the heavy civil construction industry, focusing on major infrastructure projects. Outside of academics and my internship responsibilities, I enjoy spending my free time reading, going to the gym, and exploring new places whenever I have the opportunity.

I’m Claire Butcher, a senior at Victor Central Schools and enrolled in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering program at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, where I focus on welding and hands-on fabrication. I currently intern at J.W. Danforth and plan to go directly into the welding workforce after graduation to continue building my career in the trades. Outside of work and school, I enjoy creative projects, fashion, music, and spending time with my dog and friends.

Brooklyn Jamison is an incoming first-year architecture student in the B.Arch program at Syracuse University. In high school, she was passionate about set design and visual storytelling, serving as her school’s stage manager and set design coordinator while also leading several design-build garden projects in her school’s microfarm. Brooklyn also participated in the ACE Mentorship Program, where she helped design and build a playhouse for a terminally ill child while gaining hands-on experience in architecture, engineering, and construction alongside industry mentors. She is excited to continue exploring the future of design at Syracuse University.

My name is Shantiqua Johnson, and I am a dedicated mother, student, and construction apprentice. I am currently pursuing a career in the construction industry through the Laborers’ Apprenticeship Program, where I am gaining valuable skills and hands-on experience. My goal is to build a successful career in construction, achieve financial stability for my family, and continue growing professionally.In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my children, listening to music, attending community events, and supporting youth activities. I am passionate about personal growth and believe in working hard to overcome challenges. Through education, training, and determination, I plan to create a better future for myself and my family while serving as a positive example for others in my community.

My name is Olivia Ludwig and I am a rising junior at North Carolina State University where I am studying Construction Engineering and pursuing a minor in Business Administration. I recently earned the role of event coordinator for NC State’s chapter of the Associated General Contractors. This summer I am working for Whiting-Turner Contracting as a Virtual Design and Construction intern. In my free time I enjoy going to NC State sports events, being active, and spending time with friends.

I am a civil engineering technology student at the Rochester Institute of Technology. I want to use my degree to promote sustainable built environments. I am determined not to build and grow my career in construction by causing harm to the environment and people’s lives. During my free time, I love singing and listening to music.