Schools
This event is open to students in grades 8-12 who are interested in learning more
about career opportunities in construction and the trades. Please email
Trytrades.southern.tier.ny@gmail.com for more information and to register students.
**Student registration is full for the 2025 Try Trades event.**
Click on the exhibitor names below to learn more about our 2025 participants!
IBEW Local 139
EDF Renewables
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 158
Invenergy
Laborers’ Local 785
RWE
Terra-Gen
The Wesson Group
Workforce Development Institute
Iron Workers Local 33
SMART Local 112
Twin Tiers Arise Program
FAQs:
WHAT IS THE COST FOR MY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PARTICIPATE IN TRY TRADES?
The Try Trades committee recognizes and understands the financial hardships of our local school districts and are already actively fundraising to allow all GST schools to send students at no cost to the district.
IS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO COVER THE COST OF SCHOOL BUSES?
Reimbursement for bussing is available. Please contact your Career Development Council Rep for more information.
HOW MANY STUDENTS ARE PERMITTED TO ATTEND FROM EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Schools are notified of the maximum allotment for each district.
IS LUNCH PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES?
Lunch, water, and snacks will be included for all Try Trades participants and served at the event site.
I WOULD LIKE MY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PARTICIPATE IN TRY TRADES. WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS?
Please contact your Career Development Council Rep as soon as possible, or email Trytrades.southern.tier.ny@gmail.com for more information.
