Build My Future: Oct. 5, 2022, Sikeston, Missouri

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat) (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)

Approximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the second annual Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)