Community members, students, educators, and union trade representatives gathered at Dean Technical High School on Wednesday, May 13 for a ribbon cutting celebration to unveil the school’s new Apprenticeship Program Wall. The ribbon-cutting brought a sense of excitement and pride as the community came together in support of the future of their students. Holyoke Mayor Joshua A. Garcia spoke about the importance of investing in students and building connections with future employers. Other guest speakers included Interim Superintendent Anthony Soto, Assistant Superintendent Jackie Glasheen, Dean Tech Principal Roseanne Caracciolo, among others.
This newly installed wall serves as an interactive resource to help students explore long-term career opportunities within the community. The wall includes easily accessed QR codes that are linked directly to participating trade organizations where students can link to information about apprenticeships, and career opportunities in various trades.
During the ribbon-cutting event, students had opportunities to meet and connect with representatives from participating organizations.
The Apprentice Program Wall includes representatives from the following organizations:
Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters Local 336
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 7
Ironworkers Local 7
Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local 3
LIUNA Local 596 Laborers
Operating Engineers Local 98
Painters and Allied Trades
Roofers and Waterproofers
Sheet Metal Workers Local 63
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 104
