On Friday, May 16, San Miguel Academy welcomed leaders from Hudson Valley trade organizations to speak with students about career opportunities in the skilled trades. The event was organized by Alan Seidman, Executive Director of the Construction Contractors Association, and Nick Preddice of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation and a San Miguel Academy board member.
Represented organizations included:
- North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
- Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers
- Iron Workers Local 417
- United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe Fitting Industry of the US & Canada
- Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 38
- Trails to Trades
Speakers shared insights into the many benefits of trade union careers, including fully funded apprenticeship programs, hands-on training, and access to well-paying, rewarding professions.
The event concluded with a STEMPilot flight simulator demonstration in the San Miguel Academy STEAM Learning Center. STEMPilot is a vital part of SMA’s curriculum, helping students explore opportunities in the high-demand field of aviation.
San Miguel Academy is a year-round, STEM-based school serving low-opportunity families in Newburgh, NY. Its mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education by making a long-term commitment to students and their families.
