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Alaska Construction Career Day 2026
April 8 @ 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm AKDT
✅ Open to high school students and their parents or guardians
✅ Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
✅ FREE to attend
NOTE: Open to homeschool and rural students from noon to 3:30PM only!
🕗 Event Schedule:
👨🎓 ASD & Mat-Su Schools: 8:00 AM–1:30 PM
🏡 Homeschool & Rural Students: 12:00 PM–3:30 PM
ALASKANS: Curious about a career in the trades? Come get hands-on experience at this FREE event in Palmer at Raven Hall!
🔨 Alaska Construction Career Day
📅 Wednesday, April 8
📍 Raven Hall, Alaska State Fairgrounds – Palmer
Explore real-world careers in construction through hands-on activities and live demonstrations. Whether you’re a student, parent, or simply curious about the trades, this event is designed to show what’s possible.
🔧 Hands-on activities include:
Welding, carpentry, heavy equipment, electrical work, and more.
📞 Questions? Call 907-269-0844
🌐 More info: dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/accd.shtml
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