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NextGen Skilled Trades Day is a one-of-a-kind community event designed to introduce high school students and their families to the exciting and rewarding world of skilled trades. Held at the Bolicks Center at Piedmont Virginia Community College, this free, hands-on experience is all about helping students safely explore careers that are in high demand—while having fun doing it.

Whether you're curious about building, engineering, manufacturing, or working with your hands in meaningful ways, this event offers an opportunity to see what a future in the skilled trades could look like. With live demonstrations, interactive activities, and real conversations with local employers, students can get a real feel for the skills that shape our world—and the many career paths available.

Parents will find plenty of resources too, including information on training programs, job opportunities, and school staff available to answer questions about how to get started.

Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM and take the first step toward a career you can build with confidence.