April 11 and 12, 2012
QCCA Expo Center
In partnership with the Tri-City Building Trades
"It is important to encourage post-secondary education to our youth. Among the important avenues for this education are the excellent apprenticeship and community/technical college programs our area offers. These skilled trades positions offer excellent careers and are essential to the economic health of our community and state."
-- Jim Spelhaug, Superintendent
Pleasant Valley Community School District
Event Overview
During the Expo, students:
- Learn about the demand for skilled tradesmen in their local communities.
- Gather education and training information required for the building trades field.
- Participate in hands-on activities.
- Speak with professionals in the industry.
The goal of the student event is to:
- Increase student awareness of career opportunities in their local communities.
- Provide students with the knowledge and resources they need to make an informed decision about their career plans and how to pursue them.
Participating building trade exhibitors include:
Laborers
Carpenters
Cement Masons
Electricians
Glaziers
Insulators
Ironworkers
Laborers
Operating Engineers
Painters
Plasterers
Plumbers/Pipefitters
Sheet Metal Workers
Teamsters
(…and we’re currently recruiting even more exhibitors!)
Schedule of Events:
8:30 am Students Arrive
9:00 am Expo Begins
11:45 am Lunch (provided)
12:30 pm Expo Continues
2:00 pm Dismissal
To learn more about this educational opportunity contact Tracy Townsend, Operations Manager at tracy.townsend@ja.org or 309-277-3907.