Students at Summerland Secondary School met with employers to discuss a future in trades.
The Skills Ready forum on Wednesday was held to show the importance of trades and the value for students in pursuing trades careers.
Dave Lovisa, career catalyst South Okanagan with Skills Ready, said the event was to raise awareness, present opportunities and connect students with trades employers.
Lovisa, who is also with the Construction Foundation of B.C., said there is a need for skilled trades workers right now.
Charles Lay, a teacher at the high school, said there will be a growing demand for trades workers as older workers are preparing to retire in the coming years.
“There’s a big shortage of workers,” he said. “I know the gap that’s there for all the people who will be retiring from the skilled trades.”
Around 35 students and 15 employers were present at the trades showcase.
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