Thousands of students in St. Louis for construction career convention

Joe Millitzer

April 24, 2024 at 6:35 AM

Thousands of students in St. Louis for construction career convention

ST. LOUIS — Nearly 3,000 students from 80 high schools in Missouri and Illinois are in St. Louis today to explore careers in construction.

The third annual Build My Future STL event is happening today and tomorrow at the St. Charles Family Arena. The showcase features hands-on exhibits and virtual reality simulations focused on building trades.

The event is open to the public today from 2 to 4 p.m., and admission is free.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 2.

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