Construction Ready’s CareerEXPO returns to Florida March 31 and April 1. The 2026 CareerEXPO & SkillsUSA State Championships will provide hands-on learning for thousands of Florida’s K-12 and college students, connecting them with professionals in the skilled trades and career pathways shaping the state’s future workforce.
More than 3,000 students are expected, along with hundreds of representatives from companies in the skilled trades, colleges, universities, and workforce organizations.
Video from 2025 Career Expo in Jacksonville
Why: Florida faces a growing demand for skilled workers as more employees retire than enter the workforce. Closing this skills gap requires early exposure, real-world learning, and clear career pathways. Construction Ready’s CareerExpo is designed to meet that need — giving students hands-on access to careers that are essential, in demand, and built for what’s next.
Hardest Positions to Fill: Project Managers, Concrete workers, Electricians, Equipment Operators, Mechanics, Plumbers, Sheet Metal Workers, Welders
When:
Tuesday, March 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Prime Osborn Convention Center – 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville. FL
Registration: https://constructionready.org/career-expo/florida-2026/
Students experiencing the sights, sounds of a real construction site and using the equipment.Interactive displays allowing students to see the scope of jobs in the industry and introduce them to specific career paths
Who: K-12 and college students from across Florida are expected to attend to learn about careers in the skilled trades. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with professionals from leading companies about jobs in the industry.
Industries Represented: Construction management, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy and more.
Colleges/Universities Attending: Colleges and universities representing eight different career clusters.