John Deere Sponsors Construction Challenge Team

John Deere, Moline, Ill., has announced its sponsorship of a team of high school students in the Construction Challenge, an event designed to attract young talent into the construction industry in professions ranging from manufacturing to in-the-field careers.

Developed by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) in partnership with Destination ImagiNation Inc., the Construction Challenge focuses on three main areas: awareness of construction-related jobs, construction equipment and manufacturing, and infrastructure awareness.

The Construction Challenge includes six regional events held across the country in January 2008. Winning teams, which are each sponsored by an AEM member, qualify to participate in the Construction Challenge finals competition in March 2008 during ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas.

More information is available at www.deere.com. More information about the Construction Challenge is available at www.constructionchallenge.org.