Trade fair gives Snohomish County kids glimpse of college alternatives

MONROE — Jose Lopez, a senior at Sultan High School, isn’t sure about going to college, at least not right away.

“College is great, but I’ve looked at how much you can go in debt,” the 18-year-old said.

In search of alternatives, Lopez took part last week in Trade Up, where high school juniors and seniors can learn about apprenticeships and job opportunities from local companies, labor unions and utilities. Of course, there was the equipment on display — from metal-engraving machines to “the claw,” a fire-engine red Kubota KX057 excavator.

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“Until they learn about these jobs — and the wages they can earn — they have no idea how many careers are available to them,” said Charlotte Murry, secretary-treasurer of the Snohomish & Island County Labor Council. The Labor Council and Workforce Snohomish sponsored the event, which was first held in 2014.

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