For Immediate Release:
For More Information Contact:
Vicki Narciso, 831.768.2734
Kevin Jeffery, 831.768.2103
Don Barrett, 831.768.2309
Keith Severson, 831.768.2063

Progressive Local Company Highlights Job and Educational Opportunities

Graniterock announced today that they are hosting a Construction Career Day on Friday, May 9, 2008 at its A.R. Wilson Quarry in Aromas. This day designed for Santa Cruz County high schools, and their ROP Programs in particular, will highlight the many varied and interesting career paths the construction industry has to offer.

The day will begin promptly at 10 am. Bruce W. Woolpert, President and CEO of Graniterock, will address the students, followed by presentations from over 15 different construction professionals in representing various construction occupations. A tour will follow and the day will conclude at 1 pm.

To RSVP or to get your school program registered, please contact Vicki Narciso at 831.768.2734 or email vnarciso@graniterock.com.

Graniterock has been headquartered in Watsonville, California, since its founding in 1900. The Company’s employees work in branch locations in South San Francisco, Redwood City, San Jose, Salinas, Monterey, Oakland, Watsonville, Felton, Turlock, Cupertino, and Santa Cruz. Graniterock supplies construction materials including ready-mix concrete, hot mix asphalt, building materials, landscaping supplies, rock, sand and gravel. The Company’s Pavex Construction Division is a significant regional heavy engineering contractor building roadways, airports and private commercial and residential projects. Graniterock received the 1992 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the 1994 Governor’s Golden State Quality Award.