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Hillcrest High School Students Attend SSC Construction Open House
The D228 Building Trades course, a dual credit course, in partnership with South Suburban College, prepare students with entry-level skills.
Hillcrest Building Trades course students attended the South Suburban College Construction Open House on October 26, 2023. The Construction Open House was an opportunity for students to see the SSC college students in action rebuilding a gutted home in Park Forest. Union representative spoke about the different skills needed in the trades and the importance of learning on the job from experienced workers.
Representatives from CEDA spoke about their opportunities and the advancement of green construction CEDA offers a variety of programs and services in the areas of community and economic development, education, emergency assistance, employment and training, energy conservation and services, health and nutrition, and housing. The focus of CEDA's Green Generation summer program is to integrate Life Skills, Technical Skills, and Leadership Skills that young adults need to better prepare themselves to meet the challenges of school and their future careers.
The Bremen High School District 228 Building Trades course, a dual credit course ( opportunity for free college credit) in partnership with South Suburban College, prepares students with entry-level skills in the building /construction industry career pathway.
Pictured with the students are District 228 Building Trades teacher, Andrew Harrington and the South Suburban College Building Construction Technology program instructor, Eugene Damiani.
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About Bremen High School District 228
Bremen High School District 228 is located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and serves the communities of Midlothian, Posen, Tinley Park, Markham, Hazel Crest, Country Club Hills and Oak Forest. District 228 serves over 5,000 students and employs 800 full and part-time staff members. Bremen High School, in Midlothian, opened its doors to students in September of 1953. Since then, District 228 opened three additional schools. Tinley Park High School opened in 1961; Hillcrest High School, in Country Club Hills, opened in 1967; and Oak Forest High School opened in 1970. For more information, please visit https://www.bhsd228.com/
