Omaha,
Neb., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On
April 13th, Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation
Public School was honored with the prestigious national Best of the
Best K-12 education project award by the industry publication
Engineering News-Record. This recognition—nominated by
Boyd Jones, the general contractor
responsible for the building's construction—is considered among the
highest honors in the construction industry. It was bestowed at a
New York City gala celebrating
construction excellence. The award recognizes projects that
demonstrate exceptional safety, design, construction quality, and
positive impact on the community
The honor was given for the outstanding achievement of the
recently completed Against the Current Career Academy. This
transformative project, situated on the Omaha Reservation
in Macy, Neb., is not just a school but a beacon of progress
that uplifts the entire community. It offers trailblazing and
inventive facilities, fostering a dynamic learning environment for
future generations and never-before opportunities for the youth in
the area.
The Academy is a unique testament to the future of education,
career development, and community empowerment. Its modern
classrooms, cutting-edge technology, and versatile spaces are not
just facilities but tools that equip students for success in a
rapidly changing world.
The school offers six distinct career paths: nursing,
construction, automotive, entrepreneurship/business, culinary arts,
and early education. Spaces include a retail store, café, childcare
center, auditorium, garden, and more. These real-life settings
offer students practical education and experience while providing
the community with needed resources. Before the Academy, the
closest grocery store was over 40 miles away, and now a thriving
garden provides fresh produce for the area. The café is open to the
public and immediately became a popular spot. The previous shortage
of healthcare, automotive, and childcare providers is now more
fulfilled locally through the Academy's fully functioning
specialties.
"This project embodies our core values of stewardship,
integrity, and innovation," said Jon
Crane, President of Boyd
Jones. "We are honored to have had the opportunity to help
bring this vision to life for Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation Public
School and look forward to seeing the continued positive impacts
the academy will have on the community."
The Academy's influence extends beyond its physical boundaries,
catalyzing positive change in the broader community. It lays the
foundation for a brighter future, inspiring students to discover
their true passions and reach their full potential. This, in turn,
drives economic growth in the region and beyond. The hope is that
this project will serve as a model for other native schools and
communities across the country, sparking a wave of similar
transformative projects.
"The collaboration between Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation and Boyd Jones allowed us to bring to fruition a
dream of career and tech education for the indigenous students of
the Omaha reservation," said
Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation Public School Superintendent Stacie Hardy. "The Against the Current Career
Academy is a beautiful state-of-the-art facility that was
specifically designed to embrace the Omaha culture and meet the unique needs of our
school, given its rural location. Boyd
Jones and BVH were outstanding agencies to work with, and
despite construction during the pandemic, created a beautiful space
in a timely manner."
As the new facility welcomes students, faculty, staff, and the
entire community, Boyd Jones—the general contractor responsible for
the building's construction—joins in celebrating a project that
exemplifies its unwavering commitment to excellence, partnerships,
and advancement.
For more information about Boyd
Jones and its portfolio of projects, please
visit www.boydjones.biz
Contact:
Todd Johnson
Boyd Jones
402.578.5494
tjohnson@boydjones.biz
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