Young women from Grades 7 and 8 rolled up their sleeves and picked up tools at Paris District High School on Wednesday evening, as the school hosted its second annual Women in Trades workshop.
Originally scheduled for Jan. 28 but postponed due to inclement weather, the event was held Feb. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m., welcoming students and their families to explore careers in the skilled trades through hands-on workshops and conversations with educators and industry professionals.
The goal of the evening was to encourage young women to consider pathways in the skilled trades at a pivotal stage in their education. In Grades 7 and 8, students begin thinking about course selections and potential career directions in secondary school. Organizers say providing early exposure allows students to test their interests before committing to a full-semester course.
