Teens Sign on for Careers in Skilled Trades

Boldt recently hosted a signing day to celebrate its youth apprentices committing to pursue a career in the skilled trades or attend a post-secondary institution. Following the signing day, the company hosted a new career event called BuildX, an interactive day-in-the-life experience to connect industry leaders and high school students curious about a career in construction, architecture or engineering.

Boldt’s youth apprentices signed letters of intent to either an area university, or union, where they will pursue a career in the skilled trades – a sector in high demand due to large labor shortages. According to the Associated Builders and Contractors:

• In 2023, the industry will need to bring in nearly 590,000 new workers nationwide on top of normal hiring to meet industry demand.
• An estimated 1.2 million construction workers will leave their jobs to work in other industries in 2022. It is expected that this will be offset by an anticipated 1.3 million workers who will leave other industries to work in construction.

As a result, construction offers opportunity for many career paths.

Each year, Boldt participates in the “School to Career Partnership” Youth Apprenticeship Program, sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. The program integrates school and work-based learning — assisting students on their journey into the workforce. Youth apprentices specialize in areas such as architecture, construction and marketing.

This year, these students signed letters of intent to pursue careers in construction:

• Alec Pelischek – Denmark High School
• Anna Schueller – Notre Dame Academy
• Ashton Gwiazda – Ladysmith High School
• Bailey Coenen – Hortonville High School
• Ben Klein – Kimberly High School
• Brandon Barth – Seymour High School
• Bryce Moder – Hortonville High School
• Charlie Nushart – Kaukauna High School
• Claire Novin – Kimberly High School
• David Hurtgen – Fond du Lac High School
• Jake Biermann – Fond du Lac High School
• Michelle Gaddy – Ladysmith High School
• Mike Ritter – Manistique High School
• Natalie Thorp – Hortonville High School
• Owen Kirsteatter – Stevens Point Area Senior High
• Tyler Carpenter – Kimberly High School

For more information on career programs at Boldt, visit https://www.boldt.com/careers/construction-youth-apprenticeships/