On Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, the Maryland Center for Construction Education & Innovation (MCCEI) hosted a Construction Careers Trade Event that connected upwards of 1,000 high and middle school students from Frederick, Howard, Carroll and Washington Counties with industry professionals and exhibitors to explore careers in construction, architecture, engineering, and skilled trades. The City of Frederick was an event sponsor with staff providing event logistical support and exhibiting
In its second year in Frederick, the event provided an up close and personal look at construction trades as a career, with event capacity more than doubling in size this year in terms of number of students and exhibitors participating according to the event organizers. Students were treated to an exciting array of ‘hands on’ opportunities highlighting the many career paths that construction holds. Exhibitors allowed the students to try their hand at electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywalling, roofing and several other skilled tasks throughout the day.
MCCEI is an independent workforce intermediary committed to making construction attractive and accessible to all. They help guide the future of the industry by promoting education and innovation. Their mission is to inspire, educate, and connect a diverse population to careers in the built environment.
This year’s event sponsors included:
AIRD Incorporated
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 24
Maryland Chapter NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association)
The Rosendin Foundation
The City of Frederick
Frederick County
Most of the 40 exhibitors were companies and organizations from Frederick and the surrounding region. They were very excited and encouraged to see so many people enthused about exploring paths in skilled trades.
Stay tuned for MCCEI’s Third Annual Construction Career Day next year in Frederick View other resources the organization offers at https://www.mccei.org/.
City and County Economic Development teams supported MCCEI’s Construction Career Trades event in Frederick, MD