Lee BIA Hosts 800 Students at Build My Future
The 6th Annual Build My Future event introduced high school students to construction careers at JetBlue Park.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Job Fairs
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The Lee Building Industry Association welcomed more than 800 high school students to JetBlue Park for the 6th Annual Build My Future event. The hands-on career exploration day introduced students to construction industry opportunities.
Why it matters
The event is designed to inspire the next generation of Southwest Florida's workforce by connecting students with construction and skilled trades careers. It brings together industry professionals and educators to give students direct exposure to the field.
More than 800 high school students attended the 6th Annual Build My Future event. The source does not report any outcome data on student enrollment or hiring that followed the event.
The players
Lee Building Industry Association
Lee BIA is a local trade association representing builders and construction businesses in Lee County, Florida.
School District of Lee County
The School District of Lee County is the public school system serving students across Lee County, Florida.
American Subcontractors Association of Southwest Florida
The American Subcontractors Association of Southwest Florida is a regional chapter of a national trade group representing specialty contractors.
The details
Local construction companies, skilled trades professionals, educators, and volunteers participated in the hands-on event hosted by Lee BIA in partnership with the School District of Lee County. It was also hosted in partnership with the American Subcontractors Association of Southwest Florida.
Timeline
Thursday, October 22, 2026: Build My Future event held at JetBlue Park with more than 800 students.
Market Landscape
Construction employers in the U.S. have struggled to fill skilled trades positions as older workers retire and fewer young people enter the field. Events like Build My Future aim to channel high school students toward these careers before they choose post-secondary paths.
Students in Lee County gained direct access to construction and skilled trades careers through the event. Parents and students considering vocational paths can use this kind of hands-on exposure when weighing post-high-school options.
The takeaway
Hands-on exposure to skilled trades during high school can help students evaluate construction careers before committing to a path. Students interested in these fields can look for similar career exploration events in their area.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Florida Weekly -.
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