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
2026-02-05 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.

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

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.
