DU QUOIN — High school students from 11 Southern Illinois counties will explore hands-on opportunities in the construction trades during the 25th Annual Southern Illinois Construction Industry Career Expo, scheduled for Sept. 23–25 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.

The event, organized by the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) and the Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program (SICAP), is open to students from Johnson, Jefferson, Union, Hamilton, White, Saline, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, Franklin and Washington counties. Students must pre-register through their schools to attend.

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