Queensbury High School seniors Gabe Goodness and Gabe Therrien signed their letters of intent to enter the workforce at the WSWHE Career and Technical Education Signing Day on Wednesday, June 5.
Goodness signed with Rozell Industries. Therrien signed with ADK Flooring.
Families and members of the school community watched the students sign letters of intent, committing to employment. These students have chosen to maximize their high school experience with career training and industry-recognized certifications.
John Ehntholt, shop manager at Rozell Industries who spoke at the event, told families and students that there will be 3 million job vacancies in the trades in the U.S. by 2028. He encouraged the students to take pride in their work and consider themselves professionals.
Thirty-seven high school CTE students and seven adult students were recognized. Employers brought the students tools, T-shirts, hats and more to show their enthusiasm at having the employees.