A new Engineering and Fabrication program at Saint Patrick High School is giving students hands-on experience in high-demand manufacturing fields, preparing them for successful futures in skilled trades or college.
High school students who want to build a future, may have some options they never thought of before. Recent data shows electricians, mechanics and engineers are some of the hardest jobs to fill in the country. Saint Patrick High School has a new Engineering and Fabrication program that is helping fill that need. \'Ever since 4th grade, I’ve been wanting to be an engineer,' said St. Patrick student Aaron Serrano. 'My dad is an engineer, so that probably inspired me.
I have a sign from 4th grade I’m holding up that says engineer on the front.'Serrano is a junior at St. Patrick High School where there Engineering and Fabrication Program is the first of its kind in the Chicagoland area.'When I'm actually working with my hands and really seeing the practicality of what I'm doing, that's where I learn best,' Serrano said. Students in the program get hands-on exposure to 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting and all the courses taught by industry-experienced teachers.'We're introducing boys to various fabrication processes, shearing metal, forming,' said Magdalena Kruszynska-Piper, who, prior to teaching, worked in the industry in Poland. The program at St. Patrick is designed for students who prefer a different alternative to learning by reading or studying for a paper test.'There’s lot of hands-eye coordination,' Kruszynska-Piper said. 'This helps them to use their hands to process visually and that's how it registers. Many of the boys learn best by doing.'In addition to working hands-on with the same equipment found in top manufacturing facilities, students have dual options once they graduate. Through the program, they earn credits towards their college degree. They also receive certifications that make them more attractive to trade unions if they want to go straight into the workforce. 'Through this class we've gone on many field trips and through those field trips we've connected with other businesses and associations which helped us connect with jobs,' said St
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