Shaw University: Students have ‘cool’ day learning about trades

By: Dave Thompson|March 21, 2024

|4 min read

A local high school student and Shaw Electric employee get ready to take a ride on a lift during the “Shaw University” event Thursday, March 21, at the Shaw Electric Training Center and Pre-Fabrication Shop in west Davenport. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

Reese Gingerich is thinking about becoming an electrician.

The 16-year-old West Branch (Iowa) High School student got a look at what it takes to be a skilled worker in the electrical trades – including taking a ride on a scissor-lift high above the ground.

“I think I’d like to do that for a living……

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Shaw University: Students have ‘cool’ day learning about trades

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