ROCKLAND — The critical importance of training young people for a career in the trades was highlighted during a forum held last week.
Business owners and educators met Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the Mid-Coast School of Technology for one of a series of forums held by the St. George Municipal School Unit. The Jan. 17 forum was titled “CTE for All: Engaging Students, Growing Businesses, & Strengthening our Communities.”
St. George Superintendent Mike Felton pointed out the effort that is being made in the St. George district. The community has raised $1.6 million to build a career technical education/makerspace adjacent to the school. The cost of the project, however, has risen sharply and the fundraising is continuing.
He said the cost has gone up, in part, because of a labor shortage.
“The irony is not lost on us,” Felton said.
Chip Bauer, owner of Harbor Builder Associates…
