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December 6, 2019

THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE – BECKI AND AMANDA

THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE – BECKI AND AMANDA

by Skills Ready Team / Thursday, 20 July 2017 / Published in Youth

Amanda and Becki are both in Grade 11 and signed up to take the Explore a Trade program at Salmon Arm Secondary. When asked why they considered looking at a trades course, both agreed that they like working with their hands and their brain and that working in the trades provides an opportunity for you have a massive sense of accomplishment!

Why did you choose to take a shop or skilled trade class?

Becki had been thinking about the trades, while Amanda had been hesitant to register at first.
They both agree that taking a trades class is about learning life long skills and that the things they learn in class have already come in handy at home. As Amanda put it, “It’s a confidence thing.”

How has FutureBuilder been useful to you?

Becki: “The tool shows what you have done and learned. It’s a great way to connect and get started in a career.”

Do you have any advice to other girls looking at taking a shop class?

Becki: “Don’t let it hold you back.”
Amanda: “Don’t ever assume you can’t do it.”
Both: “Just do it!”

Thank you to Amanda and Becki for sharing their time and thoughts with us! We expect to see you both on HGTV in the very near future!

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