Carpenters: Mid-America Carpenter's Regional Council - Senior Day
2027-02-19 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Math for Skilled Trades - Educator Day
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.

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
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
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
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.
