Student Chapter Spotlight | Penn College CMA
The Construction Management Association (CMA) is a student-run organization at the Pennsylvania College of Technology that focuses on careers in construction management. CMA aims to impact the college experience for its members by providing educational opportunities to complement the CM curriculum; by facilitating volunteer and service opportunities on campus and in the community; by providing peer support and encouragement; by coordinating industry and alumni networking; and through teambuilding and social interactions.
Our Penn College ABC Team competed at the CMC at the ABC Convention in Kissimmee, Florida in March, where they placed third in Estimating and Project Management while also being recognized as the 2023 ABC Student Chapter of the Year! The award, in recognition of the extensive programs and activities, came with a trophy, a cash award, a trip to DEWALT’s Training and Development Center, and an all-expenses-paid trip for four members to the ABC Legislative Conference in June. Thank you to all of the ABC members who sponsored and supported out team!
With the start of classes in mid-August, CMA has been busy with many activities including participation in the Freshman Scavenger hunt; organizing a group event for the Little League World Series; organizing a wiffle ball tournament with an industry sponsor; conducting weekly construction management tutoring sessions; running the annual Safety Gear Sale as well as the CMA Clothing sale fundraiser; and holding several picnics and social events. Upcoming activities include participation in the ABC Keystone Trap shoot in the Nittany Valley, career fair move-in assistance, the CM Career Mixer, CMA Family Thanksgiving Dinner, and much more.
Each semester, the club plans and organizes a multiple-night field trip to a different location, often larger metropolitan areas like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia or Washington, DC., to tour construction sites and interact with professionals from across the industry. The Fall 2024 trip has been planned for Philadelphia and the surrounding area from October 24th to the 26th. Smaller day trips and even smaller visits to sites near campus are also a regular occurrence.
The Penn College Construction Management Association is excited to be a part of ABC Keystone and looks forward to more opportunities to interact with membership. If you have an interest in presenting to the group, or know of an opportunity that would help broaden the perspective or ready the next-generation of our industry, or have any questions about CMA or the Construction Management program at Penn College, please contact us:
Morgan Littlefield Wayne Sheppard
Penn College CMA President Penn College CMA Faculty Advisor