CAPS1-1 - Introduction to Career Accelerator Program with Steel (CAPS)
This session will serve as an Introduction to AISC's Career Accelerator Program with 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.
CAPS1-2 - What AISC Can Do for You
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.
CAPS1-3 - Modern Manufacturing of Structural Steel Shapes and Its Impact on Design
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.
CAPS1-4 - What You Need to Know About the CoSP
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.
CAPS1-5 - Construction Contracts 101: An Introduction to Important Contract Provisions and How They Impact Your Responsibilities
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 the 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.
CAPS1-6 - Personal Leadership and Career Development
Learn how to plan and execute a successful career path in our industry. Learn how developing your leadership skills is critical to your career success. Understand your strengths and weaknesses when you are placed in charge of a team or project. Learn to manage and participate as a leader with your team members and colleagues. Attendance at this session is by invitation only and is only open to accepted members of the CAPS program.
CAPS1-7 - Wrap-Up for the Career Accelerator Program with Steel
This session will serve as a wrap-up to AISC's Career Accelerator Program with Steel (CAPS) for both cohorts at NASCC: The Steel Conference 2025. 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 both 2025 cohorts the opportunity to participate in an open discussion on what they learned and how we can improve CAPS. Attendance at this session is by invitation only and is only open to accepted members of the CAPS program.
In addition to these core sessions, CAPS Fellows will attend six supplementary seminars at NASCC: The Steel Conference chosen from among more than 250 available options.
