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GREAT FALLS — On Thursday, October 6, students from northcentral Montana high schools and middle schools will converge on the Montana ExpoPark for a day of hands-on activities as part of the annual Trades Rodeo and Career Fair.

This event will run from 10 a.m. to noon, and allow students to learn about trade careers by participating in hands-on skill activities. The career fair will also give students the opportunity to interact with more than 20 employers, as well as two-year and trade schools and military representatives.

“This is a great opportunity for students to get a real-life understanding of what one of these potential careers might look like for them,” said Julie Tramelli, College Pathways Advisor for At ºÚÁÏÍø911 MSU.

Faculty and instructors from the Welding and Industrial Technician programs at At ºÚÁÏÍø911 MSU will join other two-year and trade schools to connect with students. Demonstrations and trade skill activities will include:

• threading gas pipe and soldering copper tubing;
• bending conduit;
• hands-on lighting activities;
• welding demonstration of stick + gas, wire, and TIG welding;
• equipment simulators for heavy equipment training;
• CPR demonstration.

The goal of this event is to ensure students and their families have a better understanding of trades-related education, careers, training, and apprenticeship opportunities available to them before leaving high school.

The event is held as a partnership between At ºÚÁÏÍø911 MSU and United Way of Cascade County, with numerous supporting volunteers, organizations, employers, vendors, and schools. These include: the Graduation Matters Initiative, Great Falls Public Schools, Bridging Opportunities, and many others.

For more information please contact:
Julie Tramelli
College Pathways Advisor
At ºÚÁÏÍø911 MSU
Phone: 406.771.2298
[email protected]

Erin Granger
Marketing Specialist
At ºÚÁÏÍø911 MSU
Phone: 406.771.4314
[email protected]