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Building Up the Community: Crossland Cares in Action
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Building up our communities is a priority at Crossland and for our employees. We’re dedicated to being partners, serving, and creating lasting relationships by giving back to the communities we live, work, and play. Recently, our team took part in two meaningful Crossland Cares initiatives: spending a day with local preschoolers at the Virginia Crossland Early Childhood Center and participating in a career day at Columbus High School.
Starting Young: Inspiring Future Builders at the Daycare
Construction sites can be mesmerizing, especially if you’re a 3-to-5-year-old who gets to see trucks rolling by all day long. So, when the wife of one of our employees, who works at at the Center, asked if we’d be interested in bringing some construction-themed activities to the kiddos, we jumped at the chance!
Fifteen curious young minds joined us for a morning of tower-building, color activity sheets, and “framing” a building using popsicle sticks. The activities were designed to be age-appropriate and engaging, allowing each child to explore the basics of construction while having tons of fun doing it. Who knows? We may have just met some Crossland Future Builders!
Laying the Foundation for the Next Generation at Columbus High School
Our team also got to stop by Columbus High School connecting with the next wave of students. During the school’s Career Day, we spoke to four different groups ranging from freshmen to seniors. Each student had the opportunity to sign up for career talks they were interested in, and we had the privilege of hosting 30-40 young people curious about the world of construction. We discussed the diverse career paths in our field, what a day on the job looks like, and the skills that are most in demand. We hope we sparked some interest and provided insight into the many opportunities available in construction.
Our marketing team also participated in the day, giving an inside look at what it takes to market a billion-dollar construction company.
Both experiences were reminders of the importance of connecting with our communities—from the youngest dreamers to the teens starting to think about their futures. Through these initiatives, Crossland Cares is laying the groundwork for a brighter future, one meaningful connection at a time.
