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Visit the CIM Booth (#404) at the 2009 ASCA Annual Conference June 28 - July 1, 2009 in Dallas, TX!  |
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The CIM National Steering Committee is thankful for the generous support from our industry partners:
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- CIM Meeting to be Held at MTSU
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) National Steering Committee (NSC) Meeting, Board of Directors Meeting and various Committee Meetings will be held April 30 at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, TN. For information on the meeting please contact Nicole Maher, nmaher@nrmca.org
- Spotlight on CIM Graduate: Erin Christie, Ready Mix USA
Understanding the importance of supporting educational programs that benefit the industry, Ready Mix USA hired Erin Christie, a student from the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program. We asked Erin a few questions about her experiences with the CIM Program and her current position at Ready Mix. Click here to read more.
- Promoting CIM Programs To High School Students
CIM has been running an advertising campaign in the American School Counselor Association official publication, School Counselor magazine. School Counselor reaches over 25,000 guidance counselors at high schools throughout the United States.
- Where Will Your Company Find Its Next Generation of Leaders?
Competition for employees in the concrete industry is becoming more challenging every day. Companies involved in the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program have found that the program provides a continual pipeline of professionals to meet the growing demands of their businesses.
The CIM curriculum provides graduates with a broad range of educational, practical and hands-on experiences in sales, operations, project and production management, testing, construction and technical services within the concrete industry. CIM graduates are employed throughout the country with companies such as: concrete producers; cement, admixtures or equipment manufacturers; concrete or general contracting; residential construction; and development.
Click here to view resumes of recently or soon-to-be-graduated CIM students.
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Concrete Industry Management Auction Recap
Once again, the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program held a major fundraising unreserved auction at World of Concrete® in Las Vegas sponsored by the CIM National Steering Committee (NSC), Patrons and Staff, along with World of Concrete® Show Management, Hanley-Wood Publications and Ritchie Bros.
The 2009 auction -- held Feb. 5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center -- raised $300,000. The proceeds from the CIM Auction will benefit the CIM NSC in its support of the CIM Programs at Middle Tennessee State University, Arizona State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, California State University - Chico and Texas State University - San Marcos.
The Auction Committee has already started working on plans for the 2010 Auction. To share your ideas or to become involved, please contact Wally Johnson at wjohnson@us-concrete.com
Join the CIM Group on LinkedIn!
Concrete Industry Management (CIM) is now a member group of LinkedIn! The CIM Group on LinkedIn is a networking group for alumni, patrons, faculty, supporters, advisors and students connected with the CIM Program.
Click here to join the CIM Group on LinkedIn today!
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About CIM
The objective of the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program is to produce graduates grounded in the basics of concrete’s production techniques and its use in a multitude of construction applications. In addition to their CIM major, graduates acquire a minor in business administration which includes the study of personnel management, systems integration, marketing, sales and promotion as they relate to concrete products and services. The CIM core curriculum includes typical college level general study requirements, general business, and concrete related introductory course work that include manufacturing and construction techniques. Advanced level courses and internships broaden the students’ understanding of the workings of the concrete industry. A CIM degree is designed to provide the graduate with a broad array of initial opportunities within the industry that include sales, operations, technical services, project, production and concrete construction management. The program’s goal is to provide the industry with ideal candidates to develop into future managers and leaders.
CIM is a joint initiative of a growing number of universities supported by networks of local, state and regional concrete industry producers, suppliers and contractors organized as 501c(3) entities and titled CIM Patron Groups. These patron groups pledge their time, talent and treasure to support the development of each universities’ CIM program. Currently, there are five universities designated as schools with CIM programs, including the flagship program at Middle Tennessee State University as well as programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology, Arizona State University, Texas State University and California State University - Chico. A National Steering Committee (NSC) works in collaboration with the patron groups to provide funding for each university and oversight and direction for the overall CIM program. Organizations that support and participate at the NSC level include the American Concrete Pipe Association, American Society of Concrete Contractors’ Education Foundation, National Concrete Masonry Association’s Foundation, National Precast Concrete Association, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Portland Cement Association, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s Foundation and the RMC Research & Education Foundation.
To learn more about the program, visit www.concretedegree.com.