The vision of the COMPASS (Concrete and Masonry Professional Developments and Supports for Students) Program is to increase the awareness and representation of students in the Concrete Masonry construction industry. The COMPASS Program will focus on recruiting activities, including outreach (local high schools, community colleges, and four-year universities), field trips or pre-arranged summer internships for students with the Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada (CMACN) member companies, research experience in areas pertaining to the concrete and masonry industry, and career fairs. The COMPASS Program will also focus on retainage activities, including continuing education programs for CMACN members and workshop sessions. The program will significantly contribute to academically talented construction/civil engineering students’ career development in the concrete masonry industry through interaction with the organization and its members.
