Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico Construction Association (NMCA) formerly known as the Las Cruces Home Builders Association (LCHBA) is excited to announce our 5th Annual Build My Future – Hands on Skilled Trades Event, taking place this Thursday, October 10th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Field of Dreams. This year’s event is presented by Builders Trust of NM and HB Construction. Students will begin to arrive around 9 am and there will be a short lunch break from 12-12:45 pm. High school students will attend from 9 am -11:30 pm and middle school students from 1 – 3 pm. Entrance to the event will be on the Motel Blvd. side of the Field of Dreams.
This national event, held exclusively in Las Cruces for the fifth consecutive year, will host 1,341 middle and high school students from all around Southern NM along with their instructors. This event aims to provide students with hands-on experience in the construction industry through an interactive showcase.
NMCA has partnered with Southern NM middle schools and high schools from the Las Cruces Public Schools, Hatch HS, Gadsden ISD, and Las Montana’s High School, to offer students an unique opportunity to explore various skilled trades. Area employers, organizations, and educational institutions will also participate in the event.
Students will engage in activities such as:
· Experiencing roles as electricians, plumbers, welders, roofers, commercial and industrial contractors.
· Participating in an assembly line to build a home, constructing cabinets, laying concrete, and operating construction equipment.
· Operating big equipment.
· Attending safety classes and meeting with construction professionals.
· With a national shortage of skilled trade workers, this event aims to reintroduce skilled trades to students considering alternatives to college. It also offers a chance for college-bound students to earn community service hours and interview with exhibitors.
For more information, contact Nicole Perez at 575.993.9288 or nicole@buildnmca.com / nicole@lchba.com or visit https://lchba.com/build-my-future/ .
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