Whittier Tech Recognizes Students and Instructors on National Tradesmen Day
Junior Carpentry student David Beltre of Haverhill. (Photo Courtesy Whittier Tech)
HAVERHILL – In honor of National Tradesmen Day, Whittier Tech wishes to recognize its vocational-technical students and the expert instructors who teach them.
National Tradesmen Day is celebrated annually on the third Friday in September. This year it is celebrated on Friday, Sept. 16. It honors the many hardworking tradesmen and women across the nation and the essential services that they provide.
"Here at Whittier, we recognize the importance of working in the trades in today’s society. Tradesmen, from carpenters to chefs and everything in between, help keep our country running," Superintendent Maureen Lynch said. "Today, we celebrate all of our students for working hard to gain the skills needed to succeed in the future and thank our dedicated instructors for providing these opportunities and sharing their passion for the trades."
Whittier Tech currently has hundreds of students pursuing various trades, including 31 Auto Body students; 33 Auto Technology students; 48 Business Technology & Marketing students; 55 CAD Drafting students; 87 Carpentry students; 57 Cosmetology students; 73 Culinary Arts & Hospitality students; 55 Dental Assisting students; 63 Design & Visual Communications students; 30 Early Childcare students; 116 Electrical students; 39 Electronics/Robotics students; 23 Engineering students; 42 Health Assisting students; 58 HVAC-R students; 15 Advanced Manufacturing students; 18 Masonry students; 57 Medical Assisting students; 34 Metal Fabrication students; and 50 Plumbing & Heating students.
Additionally, 308 ninth graders are currently participating in Whittier Tech's Exploratory Program and will select a trade pathway in January. These ninth graders are the first class to have the opportunity to pursue Whittier Tech's new Marine Technology vocational program.
Whittier Tech thanks its 50 dedicated vocational instructors for shaping the future of the trade industry every day.
From left: Sophomore Culinary students Jaliyah Chase-Barton of Haverhill and Benjamin Dutras of Amesbury. (Photo Courtesy Whittier Tech)
Take a look at some of our hardworking students learning a trade from the best of the best!
