SparkMV Encourages Youngsters to Explore Trades Careers
Many trades were on display, from electrical to HVAC systems, insulation to flooring, for the kids to get the experience.
Many trades were on display, from electrical to HVAC systems, insulation to flooring, for the kids to get the experience.
John Keene shows the ropes on learning the excavation equipment.
John Keene shows the ropes on learning the excavation equipment.
Cole Powers of Powers Electric passes on the power of knowledge.
Cole Powers of Powers Electric passes on the power of knowledge.
Dave Vives and Phil daRosa of TPS audio.
Dave Vives and Phil daRosa of TPS audio.
Jack Rizza demonstrates electrical installation.
Jack Rizza demonstrates electrical installation.
Isla and Ollie Katz with a succesfully installed light fixture.
Isla and Ollie Katz with a succesfully installed light fixture.
Andy Herr, Rob Myers and Anthony Esposito provided music for the event.
Andy Herr, Rob Myers and Anthony Esposito provided music for the event.
Rob Meyers of South Mountain shows Matthieu Dixon of Warren Electric the solar panel ropes.
Rob Meyers of South Mountain shows Matthieu Dixon of Warren Electric the solar panel ropes.
Ryan Doyle, Lucas Guadagno and Marcella Guadagno.
Ryan Doyle, Lucas Guadagno and Marcella Guadagno.
Simon Strzepek is in Cole Powers electrician course at the high school
Simon Strzepek is in Cole Powers electrician course at the high school
Thales Viana hones his carpentry skills.
Thales Viana hones his carpentry skills.
Wiring breakers at Powers Electric.
Wiring breakers at Powers Electric.
Kids were invited to the Ag Hall on Saturday for SparkMV, a new event where they experienced a variety of trade work and got their hands dirty with tools. The aim of the event, organizers said, was to encourage the next generation to explore careers in the trades.