Painters/Drywall Finishers IUPAT DC#3 - Senior Day
2026-01-23 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Builders Association Education & Training Center, 105 W 12th Ave, North Kansas City, MO, 64116, United States
Seniors visiting the IUPAT District Council 3 Apprenticeship Training Center explore careers in painting, drywall finishing, glazing, and sign/display work. Students will tour hands-on labs and potentially try activities like taping, coating, or glass cutting, and learn about apprenticeship pathways, safety, and earning while learning. The visit highlights union training, career growth, and the role of skilled finishing trades in construction.

Carpenters: Mid-America Carpenter's Regional Council - Senior Day
2026-02-17 09:00 - 11:30, 2027-02-19 09:00 - 11:30 | Mid-America Carpenter’s Regional Council, 8955 E 38 Terrace, Kansas City, MO, 64129, United States
Seniors visiting the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council in Kansas City gain insight into careers in carpentry, millwork, and interior systems. They tour state-of-the-art training areas, talk to apprentices, and participate in hands-on activities. The visit introduces apprenticeship opportunities, emphasizes safety and precision, and showcases how carpenters build essential structures while earning wages and advancing their careers.

Women Who Build: Construction Pathway Day
2026-03-03 08:30 - 13:30
This event is a collaborative day between NICE, The Greater KC Chapter of National Association of Women in Construction, and Heartland Women in Trades to help inform and inspire the next generation of women in the construction industry during Women in Construction Week.
This is designed for young women grades 10-12 who are interested in careers in the construction field. This will allow them time to network with current tradeswomen and industry professionals who serve the construction industry. Learn insights from their experiences on what has made them successful and ask questions relevant to their and your experiences. Panel of tradeswomen, professional service providers, and project management staff in the construction field will provide career insights. Opportunities to network with peers and women in industry will be made possible.
Women Who Build: Pathway Day
8:30 – Registration/Arrival
8:45 – Opening Session
9:00 – Keynote Speaker
9:40 – Breakout Session 1
10:30 – Breakout Session 2
11:15 – Lunch and Tool Demonstrations
12:15 – Mentor Minutes (Small group discussions at lunch tables)
12:45 – Breakout Session 3
1:30 – Dismissal

Garney Construction - Senior Day
2026-03-06 09:00 - 13:30 | Garney Construction, 1700 Swift St Suite 200, North Kansas City, MO, 64116, United States
Senior Day at Garney Construction gives high school seniors a unique, hands-on experience to explore careers in the construction industry. Students engage with skilled professionals, participate in equipment demonstrations and career-focused activities, and learn about job-site safety. They will learn about project management, safety, trades, and career pathways available at Garney Construction. This event fosters real-world connections and provides valuable insight into the skills, opportunities, and teamwork that drive success in construction.
Please RSVP to nate.zier@nice-kc.org

Senior Day: Electrical Workers
2026-03-19 11:00 - 13:00
Senior Day at IBEW Local #124 offers high school seniors an inside look at careers as an electrician. Students tour the training facility, hear directly from union electricians and apprentices, learn about paid apprenticeships, wages, and benefits, and explore pathways into the electrical trade.

iBuild Showcase
2026-04-28 08:30 - 13:30 | Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W 13th St #100, Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States
The iBuild Showcase is an annual exposition hosted by NICE, bringing together thousands of middle and high school students and their educators under one roof at the Kansas City Convention Center. The 2026 Showcase takes place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
At iBuild, participants engage in dozens of hands‑on, career‑focused activities including nail‑driving contests, bricklaying, roof installation, CAD drafting, and heavy equipment operation like excavators and cranes. They interact face‑to‑face with professionals and exhibitors representing trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, roofing, civil engineering, and more.
Students gain firsthand exposure to the diversity and technical skill of construction careers—from learning how to walk a beam safely, handle surveying tools, and use precision drafting software, to understanding solar panel energy efficiency and safety protocols. Feedback from attendees consistently highlights newfound respect for trade professionals, expanded career awareness, and clarity on apprenticeships, college, and skilled‑trade pathways.
Supported by industry partners—contractors, utilities, unions, educational institutions—the iBuild Showcase fulfills NICE’s mission to bridge education and the built‑environment workforce. It offers educators and students a comprehensive, immersive learning environment to explore opportunities in architecture, engineering, construction management, and skilled trades.

MoKan Laborers - Senior Day
2026-09-12 09:00 - 11:30 | MoKan Laborers Training Center, 21201 S Mullen Rd, Belton, MO, 64012, United States
Skilled laborers play a key role in construction, using a wide range of physical and problem-solving skills to complete many different tasks. Their work can change from day to day—paving roads one week, then helping with masonry or cleanup on another project the next. Because projects vary in length and location, flexibility and adaptability are essential. Many laborers are cross-trained in multiple areas to stay employed and bring value to each job. This career path is open to everyone—come learn how you can enter this career field.
Please RSVP to nate.zier@nice-kc.org

Sheet Metal Workers - Senior Day
2026-09-18 09:00 - 23:30 | Sheet Metal Local #2, 9703 East 53rd Street, Raytown, Missouri, 64133
Seniors will tour the Sheet Metal Local 2 Apprenticeship Training Center to explore hands-on careers in sheet metal. They’ll see cutting-edge equipment, learn about fabrication, installation, and design, and discover how apprentices earn while they learn in a high-demand trade.
Limited to 20 students, please RSVP to nate.zier@nice-kc.org.

Math for Skilled Trades - Educator Day
2026-09-24 08:00 - 14:30, 2027-02-23 08:00 - 14:30
In partnership with the IBEW #124, Plumbers #8 and MoKan Laborers we are offering a professional development opportunity geared towards mathematics instructors teaching pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry. This event will cover the curriculum and utilization of math from three diverse trade perspectives. Instructors will gain insight in local apprenticeship opportunities, better understand how to connect math concepts to real world examples, and leave with information to support their students.

Please email nate.zier@nice-kc.org to inquire about registration.

Improve I-70: Clarkson-Radmacher Joint Venture - Senior Day
2026-10-02 09:00 - 23:30
Students attending this Senior Day will have an opportunity to see the Improve I-70 Project up close and personal. Students will get to talk to CRJV team members regarding the variety of craft professionals and scope of work that goes into completing one of the largest highway infrastructure improvements in Missouri history.

Location will be updated based student count and weather, but will be in Crossroads area.

Annual Awards Luncheon
2026-10-15 10:30 - 13:00 | Kay Barnes Grand Ball Room, 301 West 13 Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
2026 Annual Awards Luncheon📍 Kansas City Convention Center – Kay Barnes Grand Ballroom🎤 Keynote Topic:
Join the National Institute for Construction Excellence (NICE) as we celebrate the 2026 Annual Awards Luncheon. This inspiring event will highlight local efforts to expand career opportunities through infrastructure investment and workforce development.
NICE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing career pathways in construction and related industries.
For more information, visit www.nice-kc.org or contact Nate Zier at 📞 816.710.6640 or 📧 nate.zier@nice-kc.org

Doherty Steel - Steel Days
2026-10-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Doherty Steel, 21110 W 311th Street, Paola, KS, 66071, United States
Welcome to Doherty Steel, Steel Days. This event gives your students the opportunity to celebrate and learn about the people, technology and innovation driving the structural steel industry forward. Your school is invited to attend this event from 11-3 and participate in guided shop tours, vendor exhibits, hands on demonstrations and more.
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Constructing Careers at Dozer Day Kansas City
2026-10-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Truman Sports Complex, 1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO, 64129, United States
Constructing Career Day is a special pre-event experience designed to connect high school students, career center participants, and job seekers with the exciting world of construction and related trades. Held the day before Dozer Day festivities, Career Day offers a unique, hands-on opportunity for attendees to explore the industry in a real jobsite atmosphere.

Cement Masons & Operative Plasterers | Bricklayers & Allied Crafts - Joint Senior Day
2026-11-19 09:00 - 11:30 | Builders Association Education & Training Center, 105 W 12th Ave, North Kansas City, MO, 64116, United States
At an Exploratory Day with OPCMIA Local 518 Cement Masons and Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local #15 in Kansas City, seniors learn about the apprenticeship program, wages, and benefits while touring training facilities. They observe hands-on demos like mixing and finishing concrete, tuckpointing brick, meet instructors and apprentices, and hear about “earn while you learn” opportunities. Students review requirements (age 18, driver’s license, drug test), explore classroom and jobsite training, and gain guidance on applying for this high-demand career path.

Associated Builders & Contractors - Craft Championships
2026-12-04 09:00 - 15:00 | ABC Training Facility, 4035 Denton Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64133
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. EXPLORE CONSTRUCTION.
ABC Heart of America Apprenticeship & Training Trust will be showcasing the skills of
top apprentices in Electrical, Carpentry, & Pipefitting with the 2026 ABC Heart of
America Craft Championships. These apprentices will have completed a 2- hour
written exam prior to the competition and will be participating in a 6-hour hands-on
practical exam. Winners of this competition will go on to represent Kansas and
Missouri at the ABC National Craft Championships in Denver, CO in February.
Watch the craft competition; participate in hand- on trade stations; and talk
one-on- one with industry professionals from a variety of local and regional
general contractors and subcontractors.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cvowZSggWLlMU9szfz6phM5xaj66Xg4-/view?usp=sharing

iBuild Showcase
2027-03-04 08:30 - 13:30 | American Royal – West Bottoms, 1701 American Royal Ct, Kansas City, MO, 64102
The iBuild Showcase is an annual exposition hosted by NICE, bringing together thousands of middle and high school students and their educators under one roof at the Kansas City Convention Center. The 2026 Showcase takes place on Thursday, March 4, 2027 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
At iBuild, participants engage in dozens of hands‑on, career‑focused activities including nail‑driving contests, bricklaying, roof installation, CAD drafting, and heavy equipment operation like excavators and cranes. They interact face‑to‑face with professionals and exhibitors representing trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, roofing, civil engineering, and more.
Students gain firsthand exposure to the diversity and technical skill of construction careers—from learning how to walk a beam safely, handle surveying tools, and use precision drafting software, to understanding solar panel energy efficiency and safety protocols. Feedback from attendees consistently highlights newfound respect for trade professionals, expanded career awareness, and clarity on apprenticeships, college, and skilled‑trade pathways.
Supported by industry partners—contractors, utilities, unions, educational institutions—the iBuild Showcase fulfills NICE’s mission to bridge education and the built‑environment workforce. It offers educators and students a comprehensive, immersive learning environment to explore opportunities in architecture, engineering, construction management, and skilled trades.

Women Who Build: Construction Pathway Day
2027-03-09 08:30 - 13:30 | Mark One Electric, 1414 Genessee St., Kansas City, MO, 64102

Garney Construction - Senior Day
2027-03-19 09:00 - 13:30 | Garney Construction, 1700 Swift St Suite 200, North Kansas City, MO, 64116, United States
Senior Day at Garney Construction gives high school seniors a unique, hands-on experience to explore careers in the construction industry. Students engage with skilled professionals, participate in equipment demonstrations and career-focused activities, and learn about job-site safety. They will learn about project management, safety, trades, and career pathways available at Garney Construction. This event fosters real-world connections and provides valuable insight into the skills, opportunities, and teamwork that drive success in construction.
This is a full-day experience with lunch provided.
Please RSVP to nate.zier@nice-kc.org

Electrical Workers - Senior Day
2027-04-08 11:00 - 13:30
