Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- To raise awareness of skilled trade careers in Effingham County, the Effingham County Chamber has planned a Trades & Skills Day for area high school students on Thursday, March 10th at the Effingham Event Center.
Like Manufacturing Day held in the Fall, this one-day event offers students the opportunity to explore skilled trade career options by participating in on-site business tours and a networking lunch.
Students are making decisions about their futures and the Chamber’s goal is to highlight the benefits and values of skilled trades being an alternative to college, possibly finding a career choice they may not have considered before Thursday.
About 90 students, teachers, and counselors from Effingham County Schools will be participating in the event along with volunteers from the business community and Lake Land College.
Participating high schools include Altamont, Dieterich, Effingham, and Teutopolis.
Nine companies will open their facility/business to tours, including Conant Development, Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota, ENTEC Services, Inc., L.J. Swingler & Sons, Inc., Merz Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Probst Auto Body, Inc., The Equity-Montrose, Wente Plumbing & Fire Protection, and Y-Yard Auto & Truck, Inc.
After all tours are completed, student will return to the Event Center to participate in a networking lunch with local companies/programs, Effingham Regional Career Academy (ERCA), Effingham County Job Opportunities for Business Success (EC-JOBS), ENTEC Services, Inc./UA Local 149 Plumbers & Pipefitters, EVAPCO Midwest, Lake Land College, South Central FS, The Equity, Wente Plumbing & Fire Protection, and Y-Yard Auto & Truck, Inc.
Thank you to our sponsors who have partnered with us to create a valuable event: The Equity, L.J. Swingler & Sons, Inc., The City of Effingham, and Merz Heating & Air Conditioning.
Contact the Effingham County Chamber for more information at (217) 342-4147 or visit the Events Calendar at EffinghamCountyChamber.com.
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