Sparked by opportunity, New York students turn to electrical trades

With demand for skilled trade workers expected to rise in the coming years, a new generation of students is finding its place in the electrical field. At Capital Region BOCES, high school seniors say the work offers stability, purpose and a path that can’t easily be replaced by technology.

“I started looking into BOCES and I saw electrical was a program, and I thought that it sparked my interest right away,” said senior Will LaRosa.

Career and technical programs across New York now offer similar training, giving students hands-on experience before they even graduate…

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