Career day came to the technical education department at Luxemburg-Casco High School on Wednesday as several trade unions showcased their craft to students.
Representatives from Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 3, 9 & 11, Carpenters Local 1146, Engineers Local 139, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 158, Plumbers & Steamfitters UA Local 400, and International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation 18 set up shop throughout several areas at the high school to show how they could find a high-paying career right in their backyard. Students were divided into groups and rotated through stations where they received hands-on experience. Luxemburg-Casco Technical Education Will Simonar says it is all part of the district’s goal to help students find a potential career path before graduation.
Among the presenters was Matt Jacobs, a Luxemburg-Casco Class of 1998 graduate who now serves as a business representative for Carpenters Local 1146. He is encouraged by Luxemburg-Casco’s commitment to showcasing the trades.
Students Ashley Fameree and Brayden Denis say the Career Trades Day showcased careers they never would have thought about asking about in the past.
Luxemburg-Casco has one of the highest participation rates in the state regarding youth apprenticeships, with more than 100 seniors currently employed in the region as a part of the program. The event comes as Forbes magazine reported in 2024 that nearly 91 percent of skilled tradespeople surveyed were “very satisfied” or “somewhat satisfied” with their careers, up from 83 percent in 2021.
