Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi Supports Technical Education
By: Rachel Polansky
Updated: December 14, 2012
Despite the strained job market, some area manufacturers say there are plenty of jobs - if you're looking in the right place.
There is high demand for skilled workers around the nation and Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi is asking the Board of Regents to develop a technical education diploma. A Rome manufacturer supports the idea; he says trade jobs can pay and provide a sustaining career.
"See these kids graduate from college and they're struggling to find work. I think if they were given a choice in high school, and were able to pursue a trade, it would certainly help the local economy here in Rome and I think it would help manufactures all through New York State," says Jack Butts, manager at Rome Specialty Company Inc.
"If a student doesn't want to go to college or isn't able to go to college, they can pursue a career in a skilled trade and that way when they graduate there are jobs open, out there, for them," says Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, D-Utica.
Brindisi says the diploma will focus on skills needed for technical and manufacturing jobs.
There is high demand for skilled workers around the nation and Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi is asking the Board of Regents to develop a technical education diploma. A Rome manufacturer supports the idea; he says trade jobs can pay and provide a sustaining career.
"See these kids graduate from college and they're struggling to find work. I think if they were given a choice in high school, and were able to pursue a trade, it would certainly help the local economy here in Rome and I think it would help manufactures all through New York State," says Jack Butts, manager at Rome Specialty Company Inc.
"If a student doesn't want to go to college or isn't able to go to college, they can pursue a career in a skilled trade and that way when they graduate there are jobs open, out there, for them," says Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, D-Utica.
Brindisi says the diploma will focus on skills needed for technical and manufacturing jobs.
