CAPS1 - Introduction to Career Accelerator Program for Steel (CAPS)
Wednesday, March 20 at 10:15 a.m.
Room 303C
Presenter: Mark Holland

This session will serve as an Introduction to AISC's Career Accelerator Program for Steel (CAPS). Participants in the CAPS program will be exposed to various topics critical to a career in the structural steel industry ranging from basic management principles to a crucial understanding of AISC technical documents. This session will offer an overview of these topics and feature reflections on a career in the steel industry from an award-winning speaker at the Steel Conference.

CAPS2 - What AISC Can Do for You
Wednesday, March 20 at 11:30 a.m.
Room 303C
Presenters: Jennie Traut-Todaro, Joel Landsverk, Luke Faulkner

As part of the CAPS curriculum, this session will explore and highlight AISC initiatives including Workforce Development, Fabricator Education, and Technology (among others) as well as AISC member benefits.

CAPS3 - Modern Manufacturing of Structural Steel Shapes and Its Impact on Design
Wednesday, March 20 at 3:00 p.m.
Room 303C
Presenter: Kim Olson

This session will provide a basic overview of modern steelmaking processes involved in the production of structural steel shapes that are commonly used in structural steel framing. Attendees will also learn the difference between mill orders and service center orders and gain an understanding of mill rolling schedules.

CAPS4 - What You Need to Know About the CoSP
Thursday, March 21 at 9:45 a.m.
Room 303C
Presenter: Jake Thomas

Whether you have just started in this business or have been around for a couple of years, the Code of Standard Practice is a critical resource for you in this business. This document provides trade practices for those involved in the design, purchase, fabrication, and erection of structural steel. This session will provide an overview of all sections of the Code. 

CAPS 5 - Construction Contracts 101: An Introduction to Important Contract Provisions and How They Impact Your Responsibilities
Thursday, March 21 at 11:00 a.m.
Room 303C
Presenters: Jason Copley, Matthew Skaroff, Ed Seglias

Contracts are central to an understanding of the scope of work and the terms and conditions that identify the responsibilities of the parties. While many contracts contain similar terms, not all contracts are the same and are certainly not all equal in how they allocate performance risk. In this program, we will introduce you to important contract provisions that impact not only your responsibilities but also those of the general contractor and the structural engineer. For example, we will review scope of work provisions, scheduling provisions, and payment provisions. We will also cover provisions of the Code of Standard Practice to better understand the requirements that impact the work of the steel fabricator and structural engineer.

CAPS 6 - Leadership Development: Creating an Environment for Team Success
Thursday, March 21 at 3:00 p.m.
Room 303C
Presenter: Paul Pruitt

Learn how to develop your own strengths as a leader. Find out how to leverage your strengths and control for your weaknesses when you’re placed in charge of a team or project. Gain skills for managing and participating as a leader with your team members and colleagues. Learn how to set up a creative environment for your team and how to motivate the team to succeed.

In addition to these core sessions, CAPS Fellows will attend seven supplementary seminars at NASCC: The Steel Conference chosen from among more than 250 available options.