Outreach Programs
2026 Northwest Washington Construction Career Day
An Interactive High School Career Event for the Construction Industry
Northwest Washington Construction Career Day introduces and inspires high school students from Whatcom, Skagit, and Island counties to explore careers in the construction industry.
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 – 9:30AM – 2PM
Cost: FREE & Lunch is provided
Location: NW WA Fairgrounds 1775 Front St. Lynden, WA
Eligibility: High School Juniors & Seniors
PLEASE REGISTER BY MAY 1.
The construction industry employs more than 286,600 people in Washington State. Today’s construction industry offers the future workforce a vast array of career pathways that provide high wages and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Workstations Featured:
Outdoor Heavy Equipment
Students are provided with the opportunity to operate rigs, tools, and equipment under the guidance of operators and apprentices.
Indoor Hands-On Construction Activities
Students can try their hand at activities such as laying mortar on brick, survey map reading, or operating a crane simulator. They will be introduced to local education programs, industry associations, apprenticeship training programs, etc. These organizations offer short sessions about their programs and support services.
Get Involved!
Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor! This event would not be possible without the help of our sponsors. Find out how you can help!
Volunteer as an Ambassador Tour Guide. Ambassadors will lead student group tours through the event’s activities. We encourage all ambassadors to register their companies as exhibitors, too!
Please contact Lance for more information.
Lance Calloway, Northern District Manager
AGC of Washington
lcalloway@agcwa.com
Past participating organizations include:
