Poughkeepsie – In an ongoing effort to engage students with the trades, Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino, NYS Senator Michelle Hinchey and the Red Hook Central School District are partnering to host a FREE informational skilled trades fair on Thursday, October 23rd from 6 to 8pm at Red Hook High School’s auditorium, located at 103 West Market Street in Red Hook. Representatives from various trades will be on hand to give students and young adults the opportunity to learn more about different career paths available in the Hudson Valley region, ask questions and learn more about future opportunities.
“There’s no one-size fits all approach when it comes to deciding your future, and ensuring students have the chance to explore all the career options out there remains one of our top priorities,” said Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino. “The Hudson Valley offers so many unique career opportunities, including those in the trades, and this event aims to equip our students and young adults with information so they can be as prepared as possible.”
Senator Michelle Hinchey said, “We’re excited to bring the Skilled Trades & Jobs Fair back to Dutchess County—a great service that’s sparked interest in careers in the trades and connected our neighbors with job opportunities. Whether you’re looking for your next job or want to learn more about career paths offered by Hudson Valley businesses and unions, this fair is for you, your family, and students across our communities. We look forward to seeing you at Red Hook High School on October 23rd!”
Superintendent Dr. Janet Warden expressed her excitement for the event, stating, "We are delighted to co-sponsor this initiative, which will undoubtedly benefit our Red Hook community and the broader northern Dutchess County area. We are excited to give students the invaluable opportunity to learn more about apprenticeship programs, educational pathways, and potential career opportunities, while also supporting local businesses searching for the next generation of skilled employees. We encourage everyone to come out and learn more about the opportunities available in the skilled trades."
This free event is scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd from 6 to 8 PM and is open to the public and students from surrounding school districts. No RSVP is required to attend.
Local trade organizations and businesses interested in having a free vendor table at the event, can register online at dutchessny.gov/RHTradesFair. Hundreds of students and their families attend these events looking for more information about possible careers in the skilled trades.
For questions or more information, please contact the Dutchess County Executive’s Office at 845-486-2000 or CountyExecutive@dutchesssny.gov.
