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The Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association said it well with their post below about our Work Zone Safe July Scholarship winner, Spencer Thiry - so we are sharing his story here - thanks WTBA!
Between studying finance at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, working a job to pay for school, and preparing for another track and field season, Spencer Thiry doesn’t have a lot of free time on his hands. Oh, and he’s already had his driver’s license for three years. Still – Spencer WANTED to take the time to take Work Zone Safe Wisconsin. “Since (my) dad works on construction sites and has for years, it’s important to me that people are safe. If something were to happen to my dad or my dad’s coworkers, I would obviously hear about that and that… would be tragic,” Thiry explained. Tuesday night, WTBA rewarded Spencer for his commitment to preventing such a tragedy. Executive Director Steve Baas, Board President Brian Endres, WCHA Executive Director Patrick Vander Sanden and State Sen. Howard Marklein presented Spencer with a $500 check as July’s Work Zone Safe Wisconsin Scholarship winner. Spencer’s dad, Jason, works for Kapur & Associates. He learned about the free online course at a WTBA conference earlier this year and encouraged his son to take it. “It says a lot about him,” Jason Thiry said. “He’s putting in the effort in his studies and with the training he’s doing for the running, he’s definitely a busy lad so it’s good to see the hard work he’s putting into (being a safe driver.)” Spencer, 19, says the scholarship money will help him pay for tuition, which he’s doing on his own. He encourages everyone to make the time–no matter your age–to do as he did. “It’s truly a good refresher for all ages,” Spencer said of WZSW. “I think that younger drivers need to take courses like that so they can understand how important this is… it can make you take a second look at what’s really important.” (Learn more at workzonesafe.com)
On behalf of the Wisconsin County Highway Association, we celebrate all of the dedicated individuals that support County Highway operations as Professional Engineers. Whether they serve their counties on their staffs, or support projects as consultants, we applaud you today on Professional Engineers Day (August 7, 2024). Thank you!
Ever thought about a career in road construction? Our Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) sets you up for success. This free six-week program provides extensive instruction and works with program graduates to find employment. Participants come from diverse backgrounds and no previous construction experience is required. Classes are starting soon in Racine! Get started: https://lnkd.in/gtVmira2
WCHA stands in support of WisDOT in their effort to raise awareness of safe drivers to create safe work zones. Portage County Highway Commissioner Nathan Check (2nd from left) urges all who encounter a work zone in Wisconsin to slow down and stay focused.
Earlier today, WisDOT staff joined the Wisconsin State Patrol, Portage County officials and other partners in Plover to emphasize the message of safe, responsible driving in work zones. As we deliver hundreds of highway projects each year to improve roads and keep motorists safe, the event served as a great reminder that we need to keep our highway workers safe as well. Slowing down, staying patient, and avoiding distractions are the best ways drivers can prevent needless injuries and deaths on Wisconsin roads. https://lnkd.in/gW5ZNAkZ
As part of their ongoing commitment to work zone safety, the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) joined partners in Madison this week to present the latest Work Zone Safe “Move Over Safe” scholarship. Earlier this year, WCHA joined a coalition of the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association (WTBA), the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA), LIUNA Wisconsin LECET, and the Operating Engineers Local 139, to bring the Work Zone Safe Curriculum to Wisconsin, designed to teach new drivers about safe driving in work zones. The newest $500 scholarship winner, Dakoda Funk, from Milton, was presented with his scholarship this week in Madison. Dakoda accepted the scholarship on July 15, at a meeting of the CESA-2 driver’s education annual staff meeting. "WCHA congratulates Dakoda (Funk) as a monthly winner of the Work Zone Safe Move Over Safe Scholarship," said Patrick Vander Sanden, Executive Director of the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA). "We are honored to be the lead sponsor of the scholarship program and are proud to stand alongside WTSB and our local transportation partners who have brought Work Zone Safe to our young motorists. The more people aware of how to safely navigate the orange and yellow colors of the cones, safety vest and critical signage, the better chance to maintain a safe environment for our road crews, who need to stay focused. Hopefully other students will be wise and follow Dakoda’s lead and take the course." The $500 scholarship is managed through the course vendor, Work Zone Safe, which provides the online course to students in Wisconsin. Every teen driver who successfully completes the Wisconsin Work Zone Safe online course can choose to be entered into a drawing for the scholarship, awarded monthly. WCHA is a partner in the effort to bring the course curriculum and is the lead sponsor of the scholarship program in Wisconsin. WTBA Executive Director Steve Baas added to the presentation, “I want congratulate Dakoda and thank him and the hundreds of other students taking this course and equipping themselves to be smarter, safer drivers. Their investment of time and study will pay dividends in lives saved in our work zones.” Pictured: Tom Robins - Founder, Work Zone Safe; Patrick Vander Sanden -Executive Director, WCHA; Dakoda Funk - Work Zone Safe June 2024 Scholarship Winner; Steve Steinke - Dakoda's Driver's Ed Instructor; and Steve Baas - Executive Director, Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association.
The WCHA Summer Highway Conference is underway, amid rain, heat, humidity - but also in a spirit of fellowship and education! Monday's speakers and topics included Rebecca Roeker from (Attolles Law) presenting on running effective meetings, Tom Robins (Work Zone Safe) and Lane Kimble (WTBA) on the Work Zone Safe driver's education program, Garrett Lovett from FORTA on Fiber Reinforced asphalt, and Andrew Rowell (Ayres Associates) and Joe Zellmer (Outagamie County) on Traffic Engineering Safety Countermeasures.
The Wisconsin County Highway Association is proud to take a lead role in funding this scholarship. Safe driving in work zones is critical and knowledge is power!
Wisconsin Friends... Do you have a 15-to 18-year-old teen who could use a $500 educational scholarship? Your teen can take the Wisconsin Work Zone Safe Course for a chance to win our first Wisconsin Work Zone Safe $500 scholarship! www.WorkZoneSafe.com
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Ready to tee off at the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) Summer Highway Conference golf outing on June 4, 2024, at Coldwater Canyon Golf Course in the Wisconsin Dells? Swing by hole #10 and try our golf air cannon for a shot at launching your golf ball over 300 yards! raSmith is a proud sponsor of this event that supports the WCHA scholarship program for civil engineering students.