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Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Build My Future showcase lets students explore construction jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — High school students from around the area had a chance to learn about potential careers in construction. It's the 7th annual Build My Future showcase that took place in Springfield on Wednesday. The one-day event that allows students to explore jobs through interactive exhibits, such as climbing electrical poles. Organizers say students are aware of some of the most recognized construction jobs. However, they don't always know how to get those jobs. SFD data shows fewest opioid incidents since 2017; people call for more Narcan stations Those students also don't know about how today's technology plays a role in the industry. 'Yes, there's the hammer, and the nails, and there's roofing, and there's electrical, and there's all of that, but the use of GPS, VR technology, all of that technology stuff that we get to use in the industry, its stuff that's beneficial for us, it makes people safer, it expedites work,' said Build My Future board member Megan Herzog. 'So there's all the benefits, and students are getting to see that in action.' Build My Future leaders say this event began in Springfield and is being replicated in other communities throughout the nation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hundreds of students head to career event in QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island
The Quad Cities Builders and Remodelers Association will present the first Build My Future/Care for My Future event in the Quad Cities from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island, Build My Future is a one day, interactive, construction career day that connects schools with the construction industry. There will also be an entire area dedicated to the medical field sponsored by the Quad Cities Healthcare Sector Board. Build My Future began in 2017 in Springfield, Missouri, and has since expanded nationally to 11 states. All Quad Cities and surrounding area 8th-12th grade students were invited from both Iowa and Illinois schools, with more than 1,300 students registered. Build My Future is an opportunity for students to get their hands dirty and explore a wide variety of career opportunities in the construction industry and medical field. Students will have the opportunity to work with tools, operate machinery, understand how drones are used on construction sites, experience electrical, plumbing, welding, HVAC, masonry, framing, roofing, architecture, flooring, and other professions such as nursing and various medical pathways. Some students have also signed up with teams to participate in competitions in general contracting, HVAC/plumbing, and electrical. These hands-on experiences can help 8th-grade students decide on future high school classes and help freshmen, sophomores, and juniors gain more knowledge on possible career paths. This event is especially beneficial to high school seniors, so they can make better decisions about what their future may look like and possibly connect with businesses that are hiring. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
