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‘Build Your Career Forum’ helps create success stories

By: Dave Thompson|November 17, 2023
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    • Janessa Ormsby, right, owner of Chic Design + Build in Bettendorf, talks with students on Thursday, Nov. 16, during the Build Your Career Forum at the Iowa National Guard Armory, Davenport. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

    Anthony Bielski loves to see success stories – especially those stories that have young people getting their dream jobs in the trades.

    The North Scott High School teacher was at an annual event called the “Build Your Career Forum” on Thursday, Nov. 16. The event helps create those stories by matching up local students with jobs in plumbing, construction, roofing, electrical, drywall and many other trade…

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