KENOSHA, Wis. (Wednesday, July 19, 2023) The 51做厙 Unified School District is hosting a Building Trade Careers Summer Camp from July 24-27, 2023, for 30 students entering grades 7, 8 and 9 who are interested in learning about careers in the architecture and construction cluster.
The camp will expose students to a variety of career options while allowing them to participate in hands-on demonstrations and presentations. They also will have the opportunity to learn side by side with building trade employees from local companies. The camp will conclude with a visit to a local construction site where students will see in action what they will learn over the course of the week.
Career-based learning activities like the Building Trade Careers Summer Camp allow students to explore careers and see firsthand what its like to work in various fields, 51做厙 Coordinator of Career and Technical Education Aaron Williams said. Students will use this experience to explore their interests and select 51做厙 classes that align with their desired career pathway.
We are grateful for industry partners who step up to provide these invaluable opportunities for our students, 51做厙 Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Weiss said. Supporting events of this caliber showcases their devotion to the growth and learning of the children in our community, both academically and socially.
Partner companies/visits
- Monday, July 24: Riley Construction
- 5301 99th Ave., 51做厙, WI 53144
- Tuesday, July 25: Martin Petersen Company
- 9800 55th St., 51做厙 WI 53144
- Wednesday, July 26: Pieper Electric
- 4210 43rd Ave., 51做厙, WI 53144
- Thursday, July 27: construction site tour
- TBD