Building Futures in SWMO

10/06/2026

Here is an update on our sponsors. Employers there is still time to register,
https://wibswmo.webnode.page/bfswmo/

10/06/2026

Building Futures is just a couple of weeks away!

We’re gearing up for an incredible Building Futures Construction & Manufacturing Expo, with over 1,400 students already registered!

There’s still time for employers to join us! If your business would like to connect with students, showcase your industry, and give them a hands-on look at future career opportunities, employer registration is still OPEN!

Help us inspire the next generation of Southwest Missouri’s workforce! 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️🛠️

Register today and be part of Building Futures! https://wibswmo.webnode.page/bfswmo/

10/06/2026

Building Futures is just a couple of weeks away!

We want to give a HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing Lunch Sponsors:

⭐ Midwest
⭐ First Community Bank
⭐ Arvest Bank

We have over 1,400 students registered for this year’s Building Futures Construction & Manufacturing Expo! Their generous support will help provide lunch for our students and participating vendors throughout the day.

If you’re out and about, please take a moment to thank these great businesses for investing in our students and supporting Building Futures! 💙

We couldn’t do it without our community partners!

09/29/2026

We need Manufacturing and Construction Employers from Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas. We already have over 1200 students registered! It’s going to be another great turnout for this career exploration expo for students 8th grade - seniors. Let’s show up for these kids. Let’s show them they can have a great career here in Southwest Missouri. https://wibswmo.webnode.page/bfswmo/

07/21/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for Building Futures

Help inspire the next generation of skilled workers by participating in the Building Futures Construction & Manufacturing Expo!

Whether you're a construction or manufacturing employer looking to showcase your industry or a school wanting to expose students to exciting career opportunities, this event is for you.

Thursday, October 22
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Joplin Expo Center

Together, we can connect students with high-demand careers, strengthen our local workforce, and build a brighter future for Southwest Missouri.

Register today:
[https://wibswmo.webnode.page/bfswmo/]

Questions? Contact Sherri Rhuems at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Let's Build Futures—together! 💙🛠️

07/16/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!! https://wibswmo.webnode.page/bfswmo/

07/15/2026