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May 14, 2025BBL Construction Services Leads Regional Event to Support Tomorrow’s Workforce
The Don Led Duke Careers in Construction Sporting Clays Event is bringing together more than 30 regional contractors and construction industry leaders to support tomorrow’s construction industry workforce.
The event is being organized by BBL Construction Services in honor of its founder, Don Led Duke. Proceeds of the event will be donated to support students in the skilled trades who are pursuing training in programs at Capital Region BOCES and Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE) BOCES.
The event begins at 12:30 p.m. at the club, which is located at 1451 Rector Road in Scotia.
Organizers said the event underscores Led Duke’s commitment to the construction industry and specifically youth interested in pursuing careers in construction.
“Don’s passion was always about the people. That passion lives on today and hopefully inspires students who want a great career in the construction industry,” said Jon deForest, President, BBL Construction Services.
Joe Dragone, Director of Special Programs & Strategic Partnerships, Capital Region BOCES, praised BBL as regional leaders in supporting BOCES’ mission of educating and building the workforce of today and tomorrow.
“BBL is a regional leader in advancing the goals of BOCES and aiding our students in building bright futures. There is no question that this event will support incredible opportunities for students to continue their participation and training in the skilled trades” Dragone said.
Anyone interested in attending the event or for additional media information contact Joe Dragone at joseph.dragone@neric.org
