In recent weeks, students at Barrhead Composite High School have been using their skills in automotive, welding and wood construction for special projects, such as building a storage shed or utility trailer.
The finished products will be auctioned off at Friday night’s Chamber gala to raise funds to help youth pursue their interest in trades.
The auction is part of efforts by Barrhead &District Chamber of Commerce and Alberta Works to hammer home the importance of trades. They have done so with good reason, for learning a trade means learning lifelong skills, regardless of whether it becomes a career.
It also means developing very good problem solving skills, another great asset in life.
Teachers and business leaders are not the only ones who can encourage our young people to consider pursuing a fulfilling career in the trades. We can all play a part by showing an interest in what is happening at our schools.
On Friday a “Career Tailgate Event” is being held at the high school, which will feature a 1 p.m.-3 p.m. open house in the trade wing, showcasing the work of Career and Technology Studies (CTS) students. On display will be skills in automotive, welding, cosmetology and wood construction. Students will also be providing a beef on a bun for a toonie.
We urge people to come out and see what our young have been doing.
We believe you will be impressed.
Congratulations to Elaine Timm for winning the Rosemary Empey Volunteer of the Year award. Congratulations too to the Volunteer Appreciation Committee for organizing another fantastic evening.
So much was right about last Wednesday. The food was splendid - thank you Anna Swan - the music great, the speeches concise, and Linda Mueller did a fabulous job as MC, setting a compassionate and generous tone for the evening.
If there was one thing missing from the occasion, it was tension ... we already knew who would carry off the big prize.
How wonderful it would be if next year there could be several nominees for the Volunteer of the Year award.
Of course, it is always a big ask. Volunteers tend to shun the limelight, preferring to do their good work without expecting plaudits.
That is one of the reasons they are so special.
