SPC to Host 2026 Construction EXPO to Connect Students and Industry Leaders

Samantha Stanich | 3/4/2026

male student operating a heavy equipment excavator with a supervisor in a hard hat looking on

St. Petersburg College will host the 2026 SPC Construction EXPO on March 10 at the SPC Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Midtown Center, 1300 22nd St S., St. Petersburg, bringing together students, educators, industry professionals and community members to explore careers in construction and engineering.

The event is designed to inspire the next generation of skilled professionals by showcasing career opportunities, emerging technologies and real-world industry applications. Companies and organizations will have the opportunity to present their work, share career insights and connect directly with students and prospective workers.

Approximately 150 participants are expected, including current SPC students and alumni, local community members, St. Petersburg College STEM Collegiate High School students and Pinellas County middle and high school students.

  • Date: Tuesday, March 10
  • Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon (Exhibits and activities)
  • Location: SPC Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Midtown Center, 1300 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg

EXPO Activities

    • Company exhibits and industry displays (indoor lobby)
    • 20-minute industry presentations (various rooms)
    • Live demonstrations and equipment showcases (parking lot)

“The SPC Construction EXPO creates a direct bridge between students and industry, giving learners the chance to see what today’s construction and engineering careers really look like and how they can prepare for them now,” said Djuan Fox, Associate Dean of Academic Services for SPC’s Downtown and Midtown Centers. “By bringing employers, educators and future professionals together in one place, we’re strengthening workforce pathways and helping build the next generation of talent for our region.”

The Construction EXPO supports SPC’s workforce development mission by strengthening connections between education and industry while helping students better understand high-demand, high-skill career pathways in the building and engineering sectors.

For information, contact Tracy Garrett at 727-341-3172 or garrett.tracy@spcollege.edu.