Students learn about the building trades at third annual Build My Future® STL showcase.

The article discusses the third annual Build My Future® STL showcase, which was attended by approximately 3,000 students from 80 high schools in St. Louis, Eastern Missouri, and Southern Illinois. The event aimed to introduce students to the building trades and the construction industry, highlighting high-paying and secure careers in the trades. Participating unions included Bricklayers Local, Glaziers Local 562, Sheet Metal Workers Local 36, and others. The two-day event featured hands-on exhibits, virtual reality simulations, and interactive demonstrations by various contractors and technical schools. [Extracted from the article]