This is part of the Van Wert County’s United Way Day of Caring and the Vantage students are doing their part to give back.
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Vantage Career Center gave younger students a chance to explore several different skilled labor careers they might not have considered before.
Students nearing high school age got an opportunity to experience what Vantage Career Center has to offer them.
Vantage held their bi-annual “Step Into Your Future” workshop, geared towards introducing young girls to traditionally male dominated careers.
“We want to get them the perspective that they don’t have to just think about careers in your traditional form,” said Miriam Owens, Community Relations Coordinator for Vantage. “Secretaries, the health career field, things like that. They can go into the high-paying, high skilled jobs in network systems or welding or industrial mechanics, carpentry. We want them to get that perspective and it’s been a great opportunity.”
Congressman Bob Latta has made his way around the 5th district this week visiting career centers.
President Donald Trump signed a bill that will help strengthen career and technical education.