Vocational arts are the choice of many students for whom going on to college does not appeal, and those at Greenbriar Middle School in Parma enjoyed the options at this year's Career Day, which was held on May 1.
Students in the Technical and Career Education programs set up shop in the school gym to answer questions about their fields and encourage students who were considering careers in their area of expertise.
The day started with a discussion of vocational fields. A number of these programs were represented, including welding, visual communications, television and radio production, engineering, dental technology, cosmetology, carpentry, auto service technology, and auto collision.
Parma seventh-grader Lindsey Ion enjoys doing makeup and hair, and wants to study cosmetology at Normandy High School. She hopes to one day work in a salon. Another Parma seventh-grader, Jaylin Murphy, looked over the auto collision program, which he wants to pursue at Parma Senior High School. He hopes to learn to work on cars, following in his uncle's footsteps.
Kristen Plagemen, who is the director of technical and career education, says there will be cuts made to only one program—beginning next year, construction trades will be phased out.
For events like this, brochure printers often play a prominent role by creating a booklet that explains each subject and its requirements.
