Metro Walls was part of a historic event on November 15th, 2024! The company sponsored and attended the Bring Back the Trades Career Fair Tradeapalooza at NHTI in Concord, NH. This unique event featured a panel discussion, including our very own Kasey Tardif, as well as a career fair for young adults to meet with various trade professionals. Guests also go to sit in on an interview with New Hampshire Governor-Elect Kelly Ayotte and Mike Rowe, host of Dirty Jobs!
Metro Walls was a Trade Champion sponsor for the event and created a one-of-a-kind, three-dimensional booth that allowed students and young adults to experience the work we do on a daily basis. Our structure featured two drywall cutouts to demonstrate blocking and framing, along with soffits on the top framing pieces. We also had our acoustical team install two acoustic wall panels, showcasing the intricacy of their craft. These elements came together to create an immersive experience in the construction trades.
At the NHTI Wellness Center, Kasey Tardif, our Acoustical Division Assistant Project Manager, participated in the panel, where Amanda Grappone Osmer interviewed various trade professionals to learn more about their career journeys and the importance of the trades.
“Working for a company that will support you in your career and be the backbone you may need is very important,” Kasey noted. She also emphasized how the trades are an excellent career path for anyone, regardless of age or gender—if you have passion, it will take you far.
The Bring Back the Trades event attracted over 4,000 attendees, featured 85 different company booths, and recognized 43 scholarship recipients. Our team contributed to a fantastic day, engaging with attendees about their future in the trades. We are thrilled that we had the opportunity to enhance the future generation!
To learn more about Bring Back the Trades, visit their website: https://bringbackthetrades.org/.
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