Exploring Trades & Career Pathways Cross-Panel SHSM Event at St. Mary

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  Mr. Sorbilli assists cutting metal plates
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  Mr. Gangl assist with name plates

On Tuesday, January 15th, grade 7 students from St. Wilfrid and Father Fenelon visited St. Mary C.S.S. to participate in an exploring trades and career pathways event. St. Mary Specialist High Skills Majors students lead the grade 7 students to various activities around the school. Guided by SHSM students around the school, the elementary students visited the Co-op Showcase in the Library Learning Commons and learn about different career opportunities that St. Mary students participated in through their co-op placements this semester. Ms. Brown, Intermediate Guidance teacher, also presented a high school transitions talk with the grade 7's fielding eager questions about high school life.

St. Mary Technology/Skilled Trades teachers, Mr. DiFonzo, Mr. Gangl and Mr. Sorbilli showcased their construction and transportation shops to the elementary students. With the assistance of SHSM students, the elementary students learned to work safely wearing prescribed personal protective equipment and operated some power tools (drill, plasma cutter, mitre saw) and create signs to bring home!

The cross-panel event was a huge success as St. Wilfrid and Father Fenelon grade 7 students were impressed with St. Mary classes, staff and students and took home a personal token in the form of their hand-made signs. Thank you to the SHSM teachers and students who assisted with the planning and implementation of this successful trades promotion and careers exploration event. 

Melissa Wilson-Clark
Cooperative Education
St. Mary C.S.S.