Representatives of a Clifton Park-based construction conglomerate that operates throughout the Northeast and Middle Atlantic states recruited students on two Capital Region BOCES campuses on April 15.

Gabrielle Sullivan, Robert Rumrill and his son Bryce Rumrill spoke to students about careers and opportunities that exist for them as they graduate from the Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation (HERO) and Building Trades programs.

During the presentations on the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Schoharie Campus and at the CTE Extension Center in Albany, the trio said the opportunities are endless for those who want to build careers in construction.

“I came from HFM BOCES. In fact, in my senior year I did my internship and was working at Bast Hatfield. I worked my way up to foreman, superintendent and now I run the mason division,” said Robert Rumrill, who said he is a fifth-generation mason. Hamilton Fulton Montgomery (HFM) BOCES serves students from those counties and offers, like Capital Region BOCES, a multitude of career training opportunities in the construction industry.

At the Extension Center, the trio also provided students with a hands-on demonstration of masonry work, which piqued the interest of several students.

Zayvian Womack, who attends the Building Trades program from Mohonasen, said he is intrigued by the idea of working in masonry and plans to apply to the company.

Sullivan said BOCES graduates will find not only opportunities for growth, but steady work at Bast Hatfield.

“There is constant work. We work all summer, all fall and winter. In bad weather and good weather,” she said.

She also stated that the company provides workers with good pay and benefits, as well as profit sharing.

Students expressed interest in the company and appreciated the presentation.

“I found it very informative. It’s a place that I will be following and it’s a realistic opportunity I feel I have,” said Parker Croote, a Schalmont senior completing the HERO program.

Bast Hatfield a is one of more than 400 business, union and professional organizations that Capital Region BOCES collaborates with to provide opportunities to students.

Capital Region BOCES Managing Program Coordinator-Business & Community Partnerships Nancy Liddle praised the company for its work with students.

“Bast Hatfield understands the importance of a BOCES education and I appreciate their willingness to come here and meet with and recruit our students,” she said.