Article: EVENT ACQUAINTS STUDENTS WITH MANUFACTURING, CONSTRUCTION JOBS

The Idaho Department of Commerce & Labor issued the following news release:

Hundreds of middle school and high school students are signed up for Kootenai County's first-ever Manufacturing and Construction Career Day on April 15 at the county fairgrounds.

Dubbed "Hard Hats, Hammers and Hot Dogs," the event will give young people first-hand information on the many skills and crafts in the manufacturing and construction sectors. After orientation and under supervision, they will be able to operate heavy equipment if they choose and try their hand at any one of many trades from brick laying and welding to surveying and trim carpentry.

"The manufacturing and construction industries are ...

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