More than 500 students from 19 area schools attended The Brown County Home Builders Association inaugural Build My Future Brown County event Oct. 15 at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.
The hands-on career exploration event gave students the opportunity to explore careers in the skilled trades industry through interactive activities, simulations, and demonstrations.
“Events like Build My Future Brown County are vital for opening students’ eyes to the incredible opportunities that exist within the skilled trades,” said Pam Sylvester, BCHBA Program Coordinator. “When students can see, engage, and try the work for themselves, it changes their perception of what’s possible and that’s where real inspiration begins.”
High school students in attendance at the first ever Build My Future Brown County event included students from Algoma High School, De Pere High School, Denmark High School, Green Bay – East, Green Bay – Preble, Green Bay – Southwest, Green Bay – West, Green Bay – Bridges, John Dewey Academy of Learning, Gresham High School, Howard-Suamico – Captain’s Academy, Howard-Suamico – Bay Port, Luxemburg-Casco High School, N.E.W. School of Innovation, Notre Dame Academy, Peshtigo High School, Pulaski High School, Shawano Community High School, and Wrightstown High School.
“Build My Future Brown County is an investment in our industry’s future,” said Nicole Selner of Alair Homes Green Bay and Committee Member. “It connects students with local businesses, builds awareness of high-demand careers, and helps ensure we have a strong, skilled workforce for the years to come.”
For more information about Build My Future Brown County visit: https://bchba.org/build-my-future-about-the-event/.
