Thomas Contracting Hosts Students at Quarry

Thomas Contracting was proud to partner with the Haliburton County Home Builders Association this past Wednesday to host an educational site visit for Grade 12 students from Haliburton Highlands Secondary School in May 2025. The initiative, aimed at encouraging youth to explore careers in construction and mining, brought students to Thomas Quarry on North Shore Road for an immersive, hands-on experience.

As part of the visit, students began their day at the scale house, where they were introduced to the operational side of quarry logistics. They explored the digital systems that track and manage material flow, and gained insight into the responsibilities of scale house personnel - a critical part of the quarry’s daily function. Following this, students observed material stockpiling processes before taking a guided walk around the crushing plant, where the quarry’s crushing operations were in full swing.

This initiative underscores Thomas Contracting’s commitment to supporting local education and fostering the next generation of tradespeople. By opening the doors to one of Haliburton’s vital industrial sites, the team hopes to inspire young minds to consider careers in construction, aggregates, and heavy equipment fields that are essential to our region’s growth and infrastructure.

“There’s a real need for youth interest in the skilled trades and mining,” said Keith Thomas. “We’re proud to help bridge that gap by showing students the real-world applications of what a career in construction can look like.”