As the trend of declining college enrollment continues to gain momentum, a New York school district is taking a bold approach to equip students with in-demand skills. In Niagara Falls, high school students are getting hands-on experience in the trades through a unique construction class, where they're transforming an old cafeteria kitchen into a state-of-the-art space. Led by senior Ciara Johnson, the students have been tackling various tasks, from ripping up tile to building custom cabinets, giving them a taste of each trade. By providing this kind of vocational training, the district aims to offer students alternative career paths and address the growing need for skilled workers in the region.
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — For the last year, Niagara Falls High School senior Ciara Johnson has ripped up tile, torn out walls and built custom cabinets in her high school construction class. To get a taste of each of the trades, the students here have been renovating the former cafeteria kitchen in the old high […] The post As fewer young people choose college, this district wants to ensure they have career options appeared first on The Hechinger Report.
