An official with North Carolina’s Masonry Association recently visited East Surry High School, spending time with construction and carpentry students there. Ryan Shaver visited James Rodgers’ core and sustainable construction, and carpentry II classes to inform students of the need for individuals skilled in this trade on April 19. Shaver is the education liaison for the masonry association.
He discussed his experience and success in the industry as well as how he learned on the job over a few summers in high school and in carpentry class. He introduced students to tools and demonstrated techniques for brick and mortar application while enforcing the idea of having a skill that is in demand often pays well.