b'INDUSTRY PROMOTION & DEVELOPMENTProvince of Manitoba, this years expoand this opened my eyes to just howAs the WCA prepares to welcome another showcased nearly 30 constructionmany different roles there are wave of students next May, the impact of exhibitsfrom carpentry and concretein construction. this event continues to growthanks to to HVAC and heavy equipmentnearlyMITTs Rock, Paper, Scissors challengededicated exhibitors, industry sponsors all with an interactive component.and hands-on wiring demos were a hit,and the thousands of young Manitobans Students had the opportunity to operateas was the pole climbing at the Manitobawho show up ready to explore.a mini excavator, ride a scissor lift orHydro booth.We want students to leave the expo try their hand at everything from layingThe real magic happens when studentsknowing theres a future for them in bricks to bending conduit. can connect the dots between what theyconstruction, says Hambley. Every Its a lot more than just walking throughenjoy and where theyre going. Allenconversation, every demo, every moment booths, says Ryder Driedger, a first- puts it best: Its okay if you dont knowof discovery builds that bridge.time attendee from Collge St. Norbertexactly what you want to do yet. JustThank you to all our 2025 exhibitors, Collegiate. Im interested in sciencestry everything, talk to people and asksponsors and volunteers for making the long term, but Im also taking carpentry,questions. Thats what the expo is for. expo a success!MISC. METAL FABRICATIONSTRUCTURAL STEELYEARACHIEVEMEN02 T2002-20221520 Charles Ave., Brandon, MBTF:(800) 573-5048 glendale.atomjet.com38 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'