River East School to Career Seeks Exhibitors for Skilled Trades Career Exploration Day

PALMER — River East School to Career is hosting a Skilled Trades Career Exploration day for local high school students on Wednesday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield.

River East is currently seeking skilled trades exhibitors, including companies with machinery and interactive equipment, to participate in the event. Exhibitors will have an opportunity to engage directly with students, share career insights, and highlight workforce needs within their industries.

This program aims to showcase strategic, exploratory resources and hands-on opportunities for student attendees to enrich their knowledge about prospects for future employment and how to achieve a skilled trades career.

The skilled trades event is designed to provide students with hands-on experiences and direct access to industry professionals while increasing awareness of high-demand skilled trades careers. Through interactive exhibits and demonstrations, students will explore career pathways and learn about the education and training needed to enter the workforce.

The skilled trades sector includes a wide range of career opportunities across construction, mechanical, industrial, healthcare, technical, and advanced manufacturing fields. However, many students remain unaware of these viable and rewarding career paths, as well as the various entry points available, including apprenticeships, community colleges, technical institutes, vocational programs, and industry certifications.

For more information on the event, visit rivereaststc.org/wtrades or contact Amy Scribner, partnership director, at (413) 283-5051 or [email protected].