HANOVER, PA – On May 23, 2024, 13 local high school graduates joined leadership from Conewago Enterprises & Conewago Manufacturing, a leading regional general contractor, for a ‘signing day’ event. In just a few weeks, the graduates will begin their careers in the construction industry. Conewago is poised to help them carve out a career path forward showing them advancement opportunities, supporting them in continuing their education and the potential to earn over $55,000 in their first year alone.
Conewago is honored to welcome the following graduates to the team:
| Lucas Ramsburg | Adams County Technical Institute | Site Department |
| Aiden Fitzgerald | Adams County Technical Institute | Site Department |
| Royce Wiseman | Adams County Technical Institute | Site Department |
| Derrick McMaster | Littlestown High School | Site Department |
| Nathan Wetzel | Spring Grove | Building Crews |
| Alan Manzo | Littlestown High School | Building Crews |
| Cayden Noel | Adams County Technical Institute | Building Crews |
| Kaden Eyler | Littlestown High School | Precast Field Patcher |
| Aiden Markle | Hanover High School | Steel Erector |
| Pierce Ewen | Littlestown High School | Steel Erector |
| Trey Stough | Littlestown High School | Precast |
| Jomar Perez | Littlestown High School | Precast |
| Dylon Olphin | Bermudian Springs High School | Fab Shop |
Adam Hicks, Vice President of Conewago, said “Conewago is thrilled to be in a position to provide high-quality career opportunities for students right out of high school without the debt that comes with a college education. We take a personalized approach with each new team member, discussing career aspirations, goals, available training, and apprenticeship opportunities from day one. These young people represent the future of Conewago and the construction industry.”
Conewago’s commitment to employee retention is evident in their track record, with over 75% of the students that have signed on being retained since 2020. Hicks emphasized the company’s desire to be a place where individuals build their careers, evidenced by over 125 team members having been with the company over a decade.