Build My Future SE WI
Is Coming to Town
Oct 7-8
2026
Racine County Fairgrounds
19805 Durand Ave.
Union Grove, WI
About Our Event
An Interactive Day In the Trades​
Build My Future SE WI is an unforgettable, hands-on experience held each fall that opens the door to the world of skilled construction trades for both high school and middle school students.
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This dynamic event is brought to life through a powerful partnership between the Lakeland Builders Association and the Racine Kenosha Builders Association, and it all comes together thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors and the high energy and dedication of our passionate exhibitors.
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Public schools, private schools and home school students are encouraged to attend. All students register through their school.
Build My Talent
This spring speaker event educates employers about how easy it is to build a consistent talent pipeline through Youth Apprenticeship that is both legal in Wisconsin and insurable.
An Interactive Day in the Trades
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Students
Over two hours of activities are provided by our industry partners. We welcome all schools in the area to join the Southeast Wisconsin event.
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Exhibitors
Connect with students with a hands on learning opportunity that allows them to experience various construction careers.
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Sponsors
A variety of sponsorships are available and allow for large and small companies to gain recognition and support the event.
STUDENT REGISTRATION
Registration
All registration is closed.
​Sponsor registration deadline to be included on event t-shirts, was Sept 10, 2026.
Sponsor registration includes exhibitor space.
2026 Sponsors and Exhibitors
Program Sponsor
Master Sponsors
Exhibitors
​ABC of Wisconsin Apprenticeship
Bliffert Lumber
Cru Concrete
DTK Stone Works
EZ Plumbing Solutions
Gateway Technical College
James Hardie Building Products
Karlsen Plumbing
Korndoerfer Homes
Morton Buildings
Perma-Structo, Inc.
Putzmeister
Schmitz Ready Mix
Southeastern Sheet Metal JAC
Southport Mechanical, LLC
Square One Heating & Cooling
Unilock
WE Energies
Wisconsin Fuel & Heating, Inc
Wisconsin Operating Engineers Training Center
WRTP-Big Step
Journeyman Sponsor
Realistic Builders, Racine
Wisconsin Fuel & Heating, Inc, Kenosha
Carpetland USA, Sturtevant
Stebnitz Builders, Inc, Elkhorn
Apprentice Sponsors
Square One Heating & Cooling
Cru Concrete
Gauss House Realty, LLC
Bliffert Lumber
Closet Improvements, Inc
Kerkman Brothers Construction
Johnson Financial Group
White Cap Supply
2026 Registered Schools
Middle Schools- Registration as of September 9, 2026
​Academies of Racine Gifford
Academies of Racine Jerstad Agerholm
Academies of Racine Mitchell Community School
Academies of Racine Olympia Brown
Academies of Racine Schulte
Academy of Excellence Online
Bohnen Homeschool
Booker Homeschool
Brits Homeschool
Brookwood Middle School
Bush Family Homeschool
Caraballo Homeschool
Deer Creek Intermediate School
Elkhorn Area Middle School
Elmer Homeschool
Greenfield Middle School
Ivy Homeschool
Jorgensen Homeschool
Karcher Middle School
KTEC Middle School
Lakeview K-8 Academy
Larson Homeschool
Laverty Homeschool
Melby Homeschool
Milwaukee Homeschoolers Group
North Cape
Phoenix Middle School
Piehl Homeschool
Pirozzolo Homeschool
Ponivas Homeschool
Riffel Homeschool
Riverview School
Ruesch Homeschool
Sheriff Homeschool
Smith Homeschool
Steadfast Academy
Traver School
Unger Homeschool
Union Grove Elementary School
Ver Kuilen Homeschool
Washington-Caldwell School District
Weiss Academy Homeschool
Wheatland Middle School
Zahurance Homeschool
High Schools- Registration as of September 9, 2026
​Academy of Excellence Online
Academies of Racine Horlick
Badger High School
Burlington High School
Bush Family Homeschool
Career & College Academy
Case High School
Collery Homeschool
Delavan Darien High School
Elkhorn Area High School
Franklin High School
Harborside Academy
Hillcrest School
Indian Trail
Johnson Family Homeschool
Lakeview Homeschool
Manzano Homeschool
McCarthy Homeschool
Mulkey Homeschool
Norris School District
Park High School
Racine Lutheran
Reuther Central High School
St. Francis High School
Salmeron Homeschool
Shoreland Lutheran High School
Tremper High School
Treutelaar Homeschool
Union Grove High School
Ver Kuilen Homeschool
Weiss Academy Homeschool
Westosha Central High School
Weiss Homeschool
Whitnall High School
Wilmot Union High School