COVID-19 DISRUPTION & RESPONSE


this issue of California Constructor went to print. Several other schools had not announced their plans yet. Suffice it to say, however, online and distance learning will continue to be a major factor for college students everywhere for the foreseeable future. When COVID-19 first resulted


This student was one of the SRBX 2020 scholarship recipients.


in several other categories based on pre-established criteria, and they also received scholarships. “We were super proud to be a


sponsor of this event in its original form in years past, but even more proud in its adapted form,” Powell commented. “We sent the message out about the opportunity to participate in this event to our channels statewide, and then were able to direct them to the Build California website (www. buildcalifornia.com) which is the hub of information for all career exploration activities.”


Digital Leadership Shift Build California’s website, its


overall digital platform and its widespread online presence are key components in its strategy to address the changing needs of students, educators, and parents who have become more involved in supporting their students’ at-home learning. As a result, digital training and content is gaining prominence, according to Powell. “We laid the groundwork for that


by establishing an incredible digital presence through our social media during the first six months of our initiative, while at the same time building an on-the-ground grassroots presence with educators,” he said. “We hope to combine those two compo- nents and really become the leaders in the digital education space.”


www.AGC-CA.org Te shift to online learning has


impacted all levels of students, from K-12 to university and college students who participate in AGC’s 12 Student Chapters across California. Supporting student chapter efforts has been another major area of focus for Build California as it adapts its services.


Chico State One of Several AGC Student Chapters to Shift Online


Currently more than half of the


AGC of California student chapters are at schools in the California State University (CSU) system that had already announced they would be 100% online for the fall term, when


in campus shutdowns this spring, the challenge for AGC student chapters – and Build California in supporting them – was how to keep student chapters functioning and students engaged. While all had to cancel in-person events and gatherings, several student chapters transitioned to zoom meetings to conduct business and elect leadership for the upcoming school year. Te CSU Chico chapter even managed to complete their community service project, albeit with fewer volunteers. “As a result of our campus closure,


we were unable to complete our scheduled program of work” said CSU Chico Chapter President Humberto Cortez, noting that job-walks, a chapter barbecue, raffle and closing semester meeting all had to be canceled. “As a leadership team, our officers had to quickly become familiar with Zoom so we could continue to


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Chico State student chapter members work on their community service project. Associated General Contractors of California 19


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