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Education Jun 16, 2026, 11:25 pm Martinsville, Henry County, and the core Southside Virginia desk

Franklin County Future Builders Academy – Concrete Week

Free hands-on week for high school students interested in construction, engineering, design, and skilled trades, with a focus on concrete work and real tools and materials.

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Franklin County Future Builders Academy – Concrete Week

Community event: Franklin County Future Builders Academy – Concrete Week

Free hands-on week for high school students interested in construction, engineering, design, and skilled trades, with a focus on concrete work and real tools and materials.

Date: 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-10
Time: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Location: Ferrum College
Address: 215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA 24088

Host: Ferrum College
Cost: Free
Family-friendly: Yes

Accessibility notes: Youth-focused program for high school students; official page describes it as hands-on and free.

Registration: Register or RSVP

Source: Official event page

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