Still on the fence about registering to attend the iBuild Showcase? Don’t be!
3/12/2021
Deemed by educators and students alike as the “can’t miss” event of the year, the iBuild Showcase is the one of the largest Kansas City events for high school students considering a construction career. Join fellow students, teachers and local companies for two days filled with virtual education, activities and career talks regardless of where you are located!
As one of our country’s largest industries, the construction trades are facing a shortage of skilled workers. If not addressed, this shortage will continue increase, impacting the industry’s overall ability to compete in building the infrastructure needed by an ever-growing population.The goals of the iBuild Showcase are to connect employers to their future workforce and help students make informed, inspired decisions about their education after high school -- whether they choose a four-year university, community college or an apprenticeship.
Here is some of what you can expect:
McCownGordon Construction interns work side-by-side with a team of professionals on job sites, in their offices and across the region learning the ins and outs of their chosen profession along with valuable skills they can take back to the classroom and into the working world. Learn more about what this Kansas City based company has to offer to those wanting a career in construction.
If you are mechanically inclined and have passion to succeed, becoming a Foley Equipment Service Technician is a great career. Join television host, Mike Rowe, best known for his stint hosting the longtime Discovery Channel series Dirty Jobs, as he takes participants through the career journey of a Cat Dealer Equipment Technician. You can also learn more about Foley Equipment’s ThinkBIG Intern program and partnership with Caterpillar.
Local education institutions such as the Kansas City, Kansas Community College Technical Education Center (KCKCC), and the University of Central Missouri will be participating. These institutions support the construction industry and provide service to the community by preparing students for careers in construction with multiple apprenticeship programs. Learn how you can apply.
Do you want to learn from the best in the business and gain real-world experience? If the answer is yes, McCarthy Building Companies invites young men and women to join their team through their Intern AdvantageSM program. Interns can expect real experience. Real results.
Get an inside look into Capital Electric Line Builders and how you can become a part of the essential work they do to keep critical utilities functioning in the community. The Turner BRIDGE program is one of the industry’s most comprehensive internship experiences for undergraduates seeking a career in construction. The BRIDGE program is more than a summer job – it’s a professional and educational process that prepares students for a successful transition to a challenging and rewarding career.
Quit stalling and join your fellow students at the virtual 2021 iBuild Showcase. Get off the fence and make arrangements now!