Hillsboro Tech Ed students were immersed in exciting trade careers at the "Build Your Future" event held at the Onalaska Omni Center. Mr. Levy's students were able to participate in this interactive showcase designed to connect them directly with industry professionals and explore the vast world of skilled trades.
"Build Your Future" is a hands-on experience that brings the realities of the working world straight to students. Through engaging activities provided by industry partners, students can delve into various trades in real time. Interactive educational displays allow valuable practice in the trades, with students using real equipment, experiencing its operation, and the challenges and rewards that come with it.
By talking directly with professionals, students gained valuable insights and opened doors to future opportunities through potential mentorship or internship programs. "Build Your Future" has benefits beyond those it gives students; it strengthens the community's workforce development pipeline by fostering connections between employers, technical colleges, and potential workers, ensuring a skilled and prepared future workforce.