Editor: I applaud the 91原创 school system for integrating trades training in the high school curriculum. I think the trades training program is a terrific way for young adults to launch themselves into the work force in well-paying careers in the trades.
Having worked in the trades for many years, it has been quite obvious the trades were neglected for too long and there is a shortage of qualified apprentices and journeymen, especially in the booming housing and infrastructure climate in the Lower Mainland.
That being said, I believe they should limit the opportunity to grade 12 students only. I haven鈥檛 seen the announcements made public, but it appears that they have extended the program to the elementary schools. It certainly looks (and feels) like a kindergarten class paved the westbound lane of 88 Avenue between 212 Street and Walnut Grove Drive.
Obviously I am just kidding. I think a kindergarten class would have done a better job.
Randy Muralt,
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