Friends of Janie Monier Updates

     Yesterday at the Home Show Expo, I had the opportunity to meet with Keith Dodson from the Blue Collar Project, Samantha Lawson form Frederick County Women in the Trades, and Tracey Hicks from CTC. It was enlightening to learn about the various initiatives aimed at providing opportunities for students interested in the trades.      The Blue Collar Project offers scholarships for trade school, which is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in pursuing these fields. However, there is still a financial gap for many students, as the cost of enrollment can be prohibitive even with the help off this scholarship. Similarly, the Career and Technology Center (CTC) faces challenges due to its current infrastructure limitations. While the current infrastructure works well for technical classes like CAD, it lacks the classroom flexibility needed for programs such as automotive or welding which require more expansive spaces.      There was d...