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Skills Challenge — South Florida

November 19, 2026 / Miami, FL

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Event Details Metrics & Recap Student Competitions Attend or Get Involved Industry Sponsorships

The South Florida Skills Challenge is part of Construction Ready’s growing effort to connect more students with careers in construction and the skilled trades while supporting educators and employers across the region. Your sponsorship helps create meaningful opportunities for students while strengthening South Florida’s future workforce pipeline. Together, we’re helping students discover what’s possible and building what’s next.

Event Details

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Date & Time:

Thursday, November 19, 2026

8:00am – 2:00pm

Location:

Miami Dade Fair Expo

Edwards Hall

10901 Coral Way

Miami, FL 33165

2026 METRICS & RECAP

4

Skills Competitions

112

Student Competitors

50

Industry Volunteers

14

Schools Represented

WATCH THE RECAP VIDEO!

Student Competitions

High school construction trades programs are invited to participate in the following student competition categories:

CARPENTRY

ELECTRICAL

MASONRY

PLUMBING

  • Two students from each high school program can enter in each category.
  • Lunch will be provided and observers are welcome.
  • Prizes for 1st - 3rd Place in each category.
  • Champions Cup for the highest scoring school.

Student Competition Registration

Student competitor registration is coordinated through participating schools and Construction Ready's competition platform. Students interested in competing should work directly with their teacher or program instructor for registration information.

Attend or Get Involved

There are plenty of ways to be part of the South Florida Skills Challenge—even if you're not competing.

Join students, educators and construction industry professionals from across South Florida for a day of hands-on competition, career exploration and connection.

Register to join us as an:

  • Observer
  • Industry partner or exhibitor
  • Volunteer
  • Judge

Interested in serving as a judge? You'll be able to indicate the competition area(s) you're interested in judging when you register.

Industry Sponsorships

We invite you to support this pioneering initiative that aims to showcase skilled trades, develop young talent, and strengthen South Florida’s Construction workforce.

  • Get Direct Access to Future Talent — Connecting talent with real career opportunities
  • Be part of a Legacy Initiative — Join the team pioneering the future of South Florida’s Construction Trades.

An opportunity to give back to the community. Join this initiative!