SIBA/SICAP Host 20th Annual High School Construction Career Event Oct. 30-31
Date Posted: October 15, 2019
Posted In: Organizations, Workforce,
The Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) and its affiliated industry fund the Southern Illinois Construction Advancement program, in conjunction with representatives of construction trades will be hosing its 20th annual “Metro Construction Career Expo” at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville IL on Tuesday Oct. 30 and Wednesday Oct 31.
SIBA and SICAP expect approximately 1,000 high school students from throughout Southern Illinois to attend. On Oct. 30 one session for students will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. A separate session will be held from 5-7 p.m. for parents, students and anyone interested in a construction career. On Oct. 31, a session for students will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
With thousands of skilled workers in the construction trades set to retire this decade, more and more opportunities are arising for today’s youth to take advantage of the promising future this industry can have for them. The event will offer opportunities for both students and their parents to gain a better understanding of the variety of construction trades careers available and the path to pursue one.
Themed, “Earn while you learn with no college debt,” the Metro Construction Career Expo will provide individuals with hands-on-experience as they participate in interactive activities at booths manned by representatives of the various trades, including carpenters, cement masons, electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, laborers, ironworkers, sheet metal workers, operating engineers, roofers and plasterers when they visit with their schools during the day.
A special evening session for parents, students and anyone interested in a career in the construction trades is open to the public where attendees will be able to visit different stations for each of the trades to chat with representatives to learn more about what each involves.
Parents will obtain additional information about how to start preparing for a future in the construction trades with suggested curriculum choices and relevant skills needed. Attendees will be provided with takeaway information, including wage and fringe benefit packages for the individual careers.
For more information contact Donna Richter, CEO, SIBA, phone 618.624.0955, email dmr@siba.org.