Workforce + Safety Day brings together students, job seekers, educators, and construction professionals for a focused day dedicated to career pathways, hiring, training, and safety excellence in the construction and design industries.

» What Is Workforce + Safety Day?

Workforce + Safety Day is a dedicated day at EXPO designed to:


Introduce students and job seekers to real construction careers


Connect employers with future talent


Highlight the importance of jobsite safety, training, and workforce development


This day replaces the traditional Reverse Job Fair and expands the experience to include hands-on learning, hiring conversations, and safety-focused resources.

» For Exhibitors

Connect directly with students, job seekers, and educators during a day focused on workforce development and jobsite safety. Workforce + Safety Day gives you the opportunity to promote open positions, highlight your safety culture, and build your future workforce.

» For Professionals

Take part in Workforce + Safety Day by engaging in programming focused on workforce development, jobsite safety, and industry best practices. Learn from peers, explore resources, and support efforts to strengthen the construction workforce across West Virginia.

» For Students

Explore real construction and design careers, talk with industry professionals, and learn what it takes to succeed on today’s jobsites. Workforce + Safety Day helps students discover career paths, training opportunities, and next steps after graduation.

» For Job Seekers

Meet companies that are actively hiring and learn about available positions, training, and career advancement opportunities. Workforce + Safety Day connects job seekers with employers committed to building strong, safe teams.