By AMANDA RODGERS
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – With five hands-on Build My Future events scheduled across Missouri this fall, the construction industry has a powerful opportunity to invest in its future by engaging with thousands of high school students exploring careers in construction and the trades.
Organized by the AGC of Missouri Workforce Development team, each event offers contractors, suppliers, unions, colleges and industry partners a chance to host interactive exhibits, connect with educators and showcase career pathways to young people from across the region.
But time is running out to get involved.
Why Get Involved?
As a vendor, your organization can provide a hands-on activity or demonstration that gives students a real taste of life in the field – from equipment operation and virtual welding to safety demos and tool handling.
As a sponsor, you’ll receive recognition through signage, event materials and promotion, while showing your company’s commitment to workforce development in a highly visible and impactful way.
Whether you’re recruiting talent, strengthening your brand or giving back to the community, Build My Future offers a meaningful and well-organized platform to do just that.
Fall 2025 Build My Future Schedule & Sponsorship Deadlines:
Upstate Missouri – Macon
Event Date: Sept. 17
Sponsorship Deadline: Aug. 15
Gateway Region – Florissant/St. Louis
Event Date: Oct. 1
Sponsorship Deadline: Sept. 2
Southeast Missouri – Poplar Bluff
Event Date: Oct. 7
Sponsorship Deadline: Sept. 5
Central Missouri – Jefferson City
Event Date: Oct. 15
Sponsorship Deadline: Sept. 12
Northwest Missouri – Bethany
Event Date: Oct. 22
Sponsorship Deadline: Sept. 19
Ready to Inspire?
Build My Future events rely on the strength and presence of Missouri’s construction industry. Your involvement ensures that students see real, local opportunities while you help shape a stronger workforce pipeline for the future.
Questions? Contact Charlyce Ruth at [email protected] to learn more or secure your participation before these deadlines.