Jerome Bettisâ father was the chief electrical inspector for the city of Detroit for more than 30 years, and Bettis says he probably would have pursued a similar line of work if his gridiron prowess hadnât pulled him in other directions.
The former running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers fondly recalled his dadâs work at the 84 Lumber store in South Fayette Township Tuesday morning on âNational Signing Day 2021â for high school seniors looking to pursue careers in the skilled trades. As in high school athletics, 10 students pledged to work in the skilled trades, which can include such areas as plumbing, home construction, carpentry or nursing.
84 Lumber and NFL Great Jerome Bettis Recognize High School Seniors Committing to Skilled Trades during SkillsUSA National Signing Day
10 Students Surprised with Full Ride Technical School Scholarships from 84 Lumber
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BRIDGEVILLE, Pa., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ In celebration of the next generation of trade workers, 84 Lumber hosted 10 high school seniors for a SkillsUSA National Signing Day event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania yesterday. In a style similar to National Signing Day events for high-school athletes, the students committed to careers in the skilled trades and signed letters of intent for a job offer, apprenticeship or advanced technical training. Following the signing, 84 Lumber President Maggie Hardy Knox surprised all 10 students with scholarships, totaling $50,000, towards the trade school of their choosing.
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LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) May 04, 2021 SkillsUSA celebrated SkillsUSA National Signing Day today, working with industry partners to highlight the value of skilled trades careers. The nationwide events recognized career and technical students for their dedication to career readiness and their commitment to their future career plans. Hundreds of SkillsUSA schools in 27 states and Puerto Rico participated in the 2021 event most virtually, but some in-person honoring students across the country. This year s partners for SkillsUSA Signing Day were The Home Depot, Klein Tools, 84 Lumber and NC3. Today s SkillsUSA National Signing Day saluted students who expressed their commitment to a fulfilling and rewarding career in the skilled trades, says SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis. Because of our vast partner support, National Signing Day is generating even more awareness that the skilled trades offer rewarding career paths. SkillsUSA is working to help close the skill