Iowa Skilled Trades - Education & Awareness To Skilled Trades In Iowa

HBA OF GREATER DES MOINES

BUILD MY FUTURE

A Hands-on Career Event

April 16th, 2025
8am – 2pm @ Iowa State Fairgrounds

Meet employers and try job specific skills in careers like

Manufacturing
Commercial & Residential
Construction
Restaurant, Culinary & Hospitality

Automotive/Mechanic
Law Enforcement
Emergency Services
Military

Healthcare
IT
Trucking, Logistics
Energy

Iowa State Fairgrounds

@iowaskilledtrades

#buildmyfuture

#iowaskilledtrades

Exhibitor & Partnership Registration for 2025 is NOW Open!!

Exhibitor & Partnership Registration

Student Registration – OPENS SEPTEMBER 1

Volunteer Registration – OPENS JANUARY 2

Add to My Calendar 2025-04-16 08:00 2025-04-16 15:00 America/Chicago HBA of Greater Des Moines - Build My Future HBA of Greater Des Moines – Build My Future Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50317 Brandon Patterson brandon@dsmhba.com

Iowa Skilled Trades- Des Moines Partners

ABOUT

A Team Of Industry Pros Bringing Initiatives, Education & Awareness To Skilled Trades In Iowa . Iowa Tradesmen Tag #iowaskilledtrades To Be Featured!

Ankeny Community School District and the Des Moine

Ankeny Community School District and the Des Moines Home Builders Association are excited to invite you to our 2nd Annual Skilled Trades Camp! ACSD 9-12th graders are
invited to join us for the week as we explore careers and future opportunities in the areas of architecture and engineering, plumbing, electrical, masonry and carpentry.

We have a handful of spaces remaining. Use the link to sign up now: https://lnkd.in/gf92k9Wn

#iowaskilledtrades #workforce #workforcedevelopment #handsontraining #workbasedlearning #wbl #learning #education #summercamp #schools #students #teachers #parents #skilledtrades #construction #apprenticeship #handsonlearning #stemcareers #opportunities #careers #jobs #building

Build My Future 2023 was a huge success! ✅ 5,50

Build My Future 2023 was a huge success!
✅ 5,500+ Iowa Students
✅ 125+ Iowa Schools
✅ 100 Hands On Experiences
✅ 21 Students In Skilled Trades Signing Day
✅ 6,000 Lunches
✅ Best Day Ever

Thank You To All Of Our Volunteers, Exhibitors, Partners & Donors. We Couldn’t Provide This Great Experience Without You!

#iowaskilledtrades #buildmyfuture #workforcedevelopment #workforce #careers #jobs #construction #contractors #apprentice #apprenticeship #workbasedlearning #handsontraining #education #students #schools #learning #opportunities #empowerment #desmoines #iowa #manufacturing #healthcare #lawenforcement #military #agriculture #it

And Just Like That We Are Just One Week Away From

And Just Like That We Are Just One Week Away From The 2023 Build My Future Event! We’re Excited To Host Over 5,500 Students From Around Iowa & Showcase Over 100 Iowa Businesses. Signing Day Is Back Again With 25 Students Signing Their Letters Of Intent. It’s Going To Be A Great Day!

We Still Have Room For A Few More Exhibitors Both Indoors & Outdoors. We’d Love To Have A Few Masons & Aviation Careers Represented. If You’re Interested Click The Link In Bio.

We Also Have A Need For A Few More Volunteers. If You Are Interested In The Coolest Volunteer Experience Around The State Click The Link In Bio.

We Can’t Wait To Share All The Great Stories From This Year’s Build My Future With You!

#buildmyfuture #iowaskilledtrades #apprenticeship #preapprenticeship #workbasedlearning #handsonlearning #handsontraning #fieldtrip #careers #students #jobs #schools #education #learning #iowa #desmoines #catchdesmoines #hiring #recruiting #building #construction #contracting #manufacturing #healthcare #military #lawenforcement #workforcedevelopment #workforce

Are You Looking For A One Of A Kind Volunteer Expe

Are You Looking For A One Of A Kind Volunteer Experience? We Need Your Help! We Need Nearly 200 Volunteers To Make Sure Build My Future Is A Huge Success For Our Iowa Businesses & Schools On Wednesday, April 19th. We Have Different Shifts & Types Of Opportunities Available. Click The Link Below To Learn More & To Register.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZwG1BiZtM-Hr-3DrIr59a-y6j7NDyksLztCAgpEKhiS800w/viewform?usp=sf_link

#iowaskilledtrades #buildmyfuture #volunteer #volunteering #workforce #workforcedevelopment #careers #jobs #students #schools #education #handsonlearning #workbasedlearning #apprenticeship #handson #building #stem #iowa #learning #desmoines #catchdemoines #desmoinesiowa

Find Your Future Workforce At Build My Future! Get

Find Your Future Workforce At Build My Future! Get Your Business In Front Of Over 5,000 Students & Help Them Find Careers In Iowa. We Still Have Exhibitor Space Available! Visit IowaSkillesTrades.com To Learn More!

#iowaskilledtrades #buildmyfuture #construction #contractor #skilledtrades #apprentice #apprenticeship #careers #jobs #education #handsonlearning #handsontraining #workbasedlearning #workforce #workforcedevelopment #iowa

#Repost @americanplumberstories with @use.repost
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Eric Aune with Mechanical Hub joins us in Iowa for our “Signing Day” special at the Build My Future event, hosted by Iowa Skilled Trades. Take a look at the exhibitors and the hands-on experiences offered for students considering a career in the trades. Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, also presents at the celebration and signs each student's letter of intent as they commit to their future in the trades after high school.

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#AmericanPlumberStories
#PfisterFaucets
#IowaSkilledTrades
#BuildMyFuture
#workforcedevelopment

In Honor Of All Of Our Graduating Students I Wante

In Honor Of All Of Our Graduating Students I Wanted To Share The Signing Day Video From The 2022 Build My Future Event In Des Moines. Thank You To Governor Kim Reynolds For Once Again Being Part Of This Big Day For Our Iowa Students! Also, Huge Thank You To @ridgidtools ,@greenleetools , @pfisterfaucets & @americanplumberstories For Sponsoring Signing Day!

Congratulations To All Those Students Taking That Next Step & Beginning A Career In The Trades!

#iowaskilledtrades #buildmyfuture #workforcedevelopment #careers #jobs #recruiting #signingday #skilledtrades #apprentice #handsonlearning #workbasedlearning #workforce #schools #students #apprenticeship #learning #building #construction #stem #manufacturing #engineering #architecture

What do the students who attend Build My Future th

What do the students who attend Build My Future think about the event? Let's ask them!

#iowaskilledtrades #buildmyfuture #workbasedlearning #handsonlearning #education #careers #jobs #hiring #recruiting #workforcedevelopment #workforce #construction #engineering #manufacturing #postsecondaryeducation #apprenticeship #skilledtrades #iowa #desmoines #nextgeneration #building

What does it look like to host 5,200 students for

What does it look like to host 5,200 students for a hands on career immersion event? It looks a little like this, with a little bit of noise & a lot of smiles. Take a look at our first video recap from this year's Des Moines area #buildmyfuture .

Thank You Again To All Of Our Partners, Exhibitors, Schools, Students & Volunteers That Made This Such A Successful Event!

#iowaskilleddtrades #workforce #workforcedevelopment #careers #jobs #handsonlearning #workbasedlearning #education #construction #contractors #manufacturing #engineering #skilledtrades #buildsomething #students #iowa #catchdesmoines #desmoines #schools #thankyou #hiring #recruiting

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Mike Rowe Scholarship

HBAI Scholarship

Opportunities in Building Trades- Career Pathways

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Brandon Patterson

Brandon@dsmhba.com

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