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Introducing students to mechanical contracting before they make career decisions is one of the most effective ways to build a strong future workforce. MCAKC has developed ready-to-use Outreach Toolkits that make classroom visits and career fairs straightforward for you, whether you’re a seasoned presenter or walking into a classroom for the first time.
Explore Our Outreach Toolkits
Each toolkit is tailored to a specific audience and ready to use. From elementary classrooms to college career fairs, the materials introduce students to careers in mechanical contracting, plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC. Select the toolkit that fits your setting below.
Elementary
- Read-aloud storybook
- Interactive activity sheets for students
- Classroom one-pager with reading standards and presenter tips
- MCAKC giveaways for students
Middle School
- Engaging presentation with customizable slides for your company logo and presenter bio
- Presenter one-pager with talking points and tips
- Career awareness worksheet: Match job titles to salaries
- Optional hands-on activity (LEGO build or piping model)
- MCAKC student giveaways
- Raffle tickets, prizes, and instructions to boost engagement
High School
- Presentation with customizable slides for your company and presenter info
- Presenter one-pager with key talking points
- Digital review game to reinforce learning
- Optional hands-on activity (LEGO build or piping model)
- MCAKC giveaways for students
- Flyers for Heavy Metal Summer Experience
- Flyers for Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 8 and/or Pipe Fitters Local Union 533 (optional)
- Raffle tickets, prizes, and instructions
College
- Industry presentation with customizable slides
- Presenter one-pager with support notes
- Optional hands-on activity (LEGO build or piping model)
- MCAKC giveaways
- MCAA Student Chapter flyers
- Raffle tickets, prizes, and instructions
MCAKC supports active MCAA Student Chapters at Kansas State University and Pittsburg State University. If you are recruiting at the college level, these chapters are a direct connection to students already interested in mechanical contracting careers. Learn more about our student chapters.
Career Fair
- MCAKC promotional flyers
- Flyers for Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 8 and/or Pipe Fitters Local Union 533
- Heavy Metal Summer Experience flyers (for high school fairs)
- MCAA Student Chapter flyers (for college fairs)
- Optional hands-on activity station (LEGO or piping model)
- MCAKC giveaways
- Raffle materials to drive interaction
Find Outreach Opportunities
Not sure where to start? These local organizations can connect you with schools and students looking for industry speakers.
- Scholar Smarts
- Prep KC
- Junior Achievement Career Speakers
Request an Outreach Toolkit
Ready to visit a classroom or career fair? Complete the form below and we will follow up with details on how to pick up your materials.