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MEET 7,000 POTENTIAL FUTURE EMPLOYEES ON APRIL 16
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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

Volunteer Registration

Signing Day Form

Add to Calendar

CONTACT

School Registration Contact:

Brandon Patterson

Brandon@dsmhba.com

Sponsorships and Exhibitors Contact:

Katie Neibauer

Katie@dsmhba.com

Iowa Skilled Trades – Des Moines Partners

2024 Build My Future Recap

ABOUT

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

Registration for the 2025 Build My Future event is

Registration for the 2025 Build My Future event is OPEN, but is filling fast! Make sure to register your schools & students by March 1st 2025 with the link below.

Student Registration: https://iowaskilledtrades.com/student-registration/

You can also register your business to be an exhibitor or sponsor of the Build My Future event.

Exhibitor & Sponsor Registration: https://iowaskilledtrades.com/exhibitor-and-partnership-registration/

And last, but not least we need 200 volunteers to make sure the event runs smoothly. We have a bunch of different volunteer opportunities available.

Volunteer Registration: https://iowaskilledtrades.com/volunteer-registration/

#iowaskilledtrades #BuildMyFuture

Build My Future Des Moines Was Awesome! This yea

Build My Future Des Moines Was Awesome!

This year we hosted over 7,000 students from 165 different school programs from all across Iowa. We had 125 different businesses featuring 100s of hands on activities for the students to do that gives them a hint of what type of careers are available to them in Iowa.

We couldn’t do this without all of our event partners, exhibitors & volunteers, so Thank You to each & every one of you that participated in some way at Build My Future!

Believe it or not we are already planning for 2025. Save the date for Wednesday, April 16th 2025 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Registration for exhibitors opens this week!

#buildmyfuture #iowaskilledtrades

Why sign up for Build My Future 2024? Listen to

Why sign up for Build My Future 2024?

Listen to what some of our business partners from last year’s Build My Future had to say.

You can learn more about how to find your future workforce in the Midwest’s largest hands on career event at IowaSkilledTrades.com .

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Registration For Build My Future 2024 In Des Moine

Registration For Build My Future 2024 In Des Moines Is Now Open For Exhibitors, Sponsors, Schools/Students & Volunteers!

Build My Future Is A Day Long Career Immersion Event Featuring Businesses Engaging Students From Across Iowa With Hands On Activities. In 2023 We Hosted Over 5,600 Students From Over 115 Schools.

This Year We Have Opened Up More Space For Exhibitors & Will Be Lining Grand Concourse With All Sorts Of Outdoor Activities! School & Student Registration Ends On March 1st, So Sign Up Now To Guarantee Your Entry.

Sign Up With The Links Below

Exhibitors & Sponsors: https://iowaskilledtrades.com/exhibitor-and-partnership-registration/

Schools & Students: https://iowaskilledtrades.com/student-registration/

Volunteers: https://iowaskilledtrades.com/volunteer-registration/

#buildmyfuture #workbasedlearning #handsonlearning #careerfair #apprenticeship #preapprenticeship #skills #education #workforce #workforcedevelopment #construciton #manufacturing #skilledtrades #agriculture #healthcare #lawenforcement #military #aviation #culinary #hospitality #bmf #careers #iowa #iowaskilledtrades #buildmyfutureiowa

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!

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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

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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

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