CTE Graduate Profile

CAREER PATH

Jacob Casey

I’ve taking woods since sophomore year and Mr. Bell helped me find the right career for me. In order to be where I’m at right now I had to take many classes and receive certs to allow me to work in the field every day.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED

Joliet West High School Joliet, Illinois – Will County

All you have to do to is show up ready to work and willing to learn every day all day.

CTE DEPARTMENT/CLASSES ENROLLED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL

Woods Technology and Welding

ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL CTE STUDENTS

CURRENT JOB TITLE

Carpenter

If you get bored in your shop classes now you may want to reconsider your career path.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

John Burns Construction Company Oak Lawn, Illinois

CAREER PATHWAY

HOW HAS CTE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE/CAREER?

Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Trades

Having a teacher who worked in the field that I was interested in making a career out of. It was very convincing to become a carpenter after talking to Bell or even to get in any union or trade for work.