Construction Career Fair

media release: The Latino Academy of Workforce Development, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, will host a Construction Career Fair on Thursday, March 19, at the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center, located at 5215 Verona Rd. in Fitchburg. The event will run from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and is open to job seekers of all backgrounds, including youth and families. Job seekers can pre-register here: https://bit.ly/Latino_Academy_Career_Fair_Job_Seekers.

Designed to connect job seekers with leading employers in the construction industry, the career fair aims to bring together 20 plus companies actively looking to hire. Twenty-one employers have already committed to participating. “Construction offers real opportunity in our region. This event connects young people and job seekers directly to employers and apprenticeship pathways that lead to long-term economic stability. When we align community partners and industry, we build stronger pipelines and a stronger workforce for everyone,” said Nydia Martinez, executive director of Latino Academy of Workforce Development, Inc.

“Our goal is to inspire and prepare the next generation of skilled workers,” said Alan Branch, vice president of workforce development at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County. “By partnering with key industry leaders, we are building stronger career pipelines that support both individuals and businesses.”

Michael Johnson, MBA, president and CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County, emphasized the organization’s deep commitment to expanding opportunity through workforce development. “At Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County, we believe every young person and every job seeker deserves a clear pathway to a meaningful career and a brighter future. This career fair is about more than connecting people to jobs. It is about opening doors to high demand careers in the skilled trades that provide stability, purpose, and long-term growth. We are proud to partner with the Latino Academy of Workforce Development and industry leaders who share our vision of building stronger families and stronger communities. Together, we are creating opportunities that empower individuals, strengthen our workforce, and inspire the next generation to see what is possible.”

Companies interested in securing the one remaining exhibitor spot can register for free athttps://bit.ly/Latino_Academy_Career_Fair_Employers.

The Latino Academy of Workforce Development is a Madison-based nonprofit organization that advances economic mobility through adult education and industry-aligned workforce training. Serving individuals of all backgrounds, the Academy provides GED preparation, English language instruction, digital literacy, and career pathway programs in construction, transportation, hospitality, and foundational entrepreneurship. Through strong employer partnerships and an integrated model that combines technical training with case management and support services, the Academy helps participants move into family-sustaining careers. The organization works collaboratively with local governments, workforce boards, educational institutions, and industry leaders to strengthen regional talent pipelines and expand access to high-demand careers. Learn more at www.latinoacademywi.org.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County is a local not-for-profit youth development organization serving thousands of youth in fourteen locations, including 10 school-based sites, three traditional Club sites, and the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center. The Clubs fuel kids with the inspiration to dream and teach them the skills to achieve when they are most impressionable through quality programs in five core areas: Character &Leadership Development; Education & Career Development; Health & Life Skills; The Arts; and Sports, Fitness& Recreation. See the impact they make in the