Particularly in Hopkinton, most students focus on selective four-year schools after graduation, and their perception is also heightened by the media attention that spotlights a bachelor’s degree as the gold standard of career fulfillment. Because of this skewed portrayal, many teenagers have their minds set on college when this may not truly be the best fit for them. If this sounds like your child, read the information below, provided by Abigail McGinty:
“Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. is a leading electrical subcontractor working on projects across New England including schools and universities, water treatment plants, Military Institutions, apartments, and businesses, to name a few. As a leading electrical subcontractor, we recognize that some high school students may want to follow the path of working in the trades. As part of our ongoing partnership with schools in the area, we are pleased to sponsor an exciting event to showcase the career opportunities available in the electrical trade as well as opportunities to simultaneously earn a degree! Students who are struggling to determine what their next step will be after high school will be introduced to the electrical trade and the benefits to a career in the trades. In addition, we will explain how individuals who graduate from our Apprenticeship Program and acquire an electrical license are provided with half the credits required for an Associate Degree at Wentworth University.
We would like to invite students, parents, teachers and/or guidance counselors to our Career Fair. This event will be on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at our Holliston offices at 116 Hopping Brook Road from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. Some of the topic areas discussed will be:
- “Earn while you learn” which is the opportunity to earn a full-time salary while learning the skills necessary to acquire an electrical license.
- The diversity of work and a team of experienced professionals who provide both classroom training and valuable exposure to hands-on work on over 200 active job sites.
- The requirements and benefits of achieving an electrical license and ongoing career opportunities
- A great opportunity to apply for an Associate Degree Program through Wentworth University. Each individual who successfully attends four years of Apprenticeship Training and earns an electrical license will receive half of the credits towards achieving an Associate Degree and Griffin Electric covers up to 75% of the remaining tuition!”
To register or ask questions, Ms. McGinty can be reached via e-mail (amcginty@wjgei.com) or at her direct line at 508-306-5348.
