National Institute for Construction Excellence (NICE)

Roofers Local #20 - Senior Day
2025-10-07 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Seniors visiting Roofers Local 20 will learn about the joint apprenticeship program: a 5-year, 6,000-hour registered training combining on-the-job work with classroom schooling. They’ll learn about roofing and waterproofing skills, meet instructors, tour facilities, and engage in a hands-on activity. Students will also get details on wages (starting apprentice rate, journeyperson & possible foreman rates), benefits, and safety expectations.Requirements like being 18 years old and moving up through levels as skills grow would also be covered.

Improve I-70: Clarkson-Radmacher Joint Venture - Senior Day
2025-10-03 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.

Math for Skilled Trades - Educator Day
2025-09-25 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.

Registration for this event is FULL. Looking at providing additional opportunities this spring.

Sheet Metal Workers - Senior Day
2025-09-19 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.

MoKan Laborers - Senior Day
2025-09-05 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
