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“We want students to recognize that college or join the workforce after high school graduation,” said
Tiffany Abbott, Rosendin Regional Pursuits Manager, and LCSBP
technology is advancing at a rapid rate and Executive Council member.

construction careers roles are changing with it.” "As a longtime supporter of Loudoun County Public Schools,
Rosendin is proud to be a member of the LCSBP because it
- Mike Greenawalt, CEO of Rosendin utilizes the expertise and support of our local business community
to give students unique learning opportunities.” Rosendin has
“Electrical work supports modern-day automation, control sponsored Loudoun County Public School events since 2016,
systems, renewable energy sources, power distribution, and hosting meetings and tours and participating in career exploration
so much more. We encourage students interested in learning programs for students.
about technology advancements to consider a career within the
construction industry where innovations such as augmented It wasn’t until August 2023 that Abbott became the first
reality and 360 cameras are already in use.” craft trade professional to join the LCSBP Executive Council,
and the group began working with construction companies to
On November 6, Rosendin’s Virginia office hosted 11th and expand experiential learning opportunities. “LCSBP is appreciative
12th-grade students at its regional office in Sterling, Virginia, of Tiffany and Rosendin for expanding their commitment to
as part of Loudon County School-Business Partnership (LCSBP) developing Loudoun County’s next generation of leaders,”
Partner’s Job for a Day shadowing program. The event gave said incoming LCSBP Chair and Founder of Loud & Clear
students unprecedented access to electrical professionals in Marketing, Sharon Write.
engineering, estimating, field electrical work, and Building
Information Modeling (BIM), among others. “It is thanks to partners like Rosendin that we can add educational
and authentic learning value to our mission and grow connections
Construction companies experiencing a shortage of skilled with students to local businesses and industry.” As part of its
workers have a new pipeline to educate young people about commitment, Rosendin will also support LCSBP’s Workforce
career opportunities, thanks to a partnership between Development Committee to provide students with more
electrical contractor Rosendin and the Loudoun County opportunities and support individual experiential learning.
School-Business Partnership (LCSBP).
“We come from many industries to rally behind a common goal
The organizations partnered to shift perceptions in Virginia to empower Loudoun County students to be communicators,
about careers in construction, starting with an experiential collaborators, creators, contributors, and critical thinkers so
learning event for Loudoun County high school students. they may make meaningful contributions to our community,”
said Stacey Metcalf, a four-term council member and CEO
“Nearly every craft trade company is hiring for good-paying of Westmoreland Davis Foundation/Morven Park. “We
careers, so it makes sense to expose students to opportunities are proud to welcome the visionaries and the builders and
that explore the joy of building, whether they choose to attend look forward to engaging with construction partners who
offer job opportunities and community growth.”

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