District 88 students gain hands-on construction experience with OUR HOME iMPROVEMENT

On Sept. 17, more than 50 Addison Trail and Willowbrook students participated in a hands-on experience at OUR HOME iMPROVEMENT (OHi) in Elk Grove Village.

The field trip was part of a four-part series, where District 88 pupils will travel to OHi once a month through December to attend classes on various industry topics and work on a job site. During the first visit, students learned about design, foundation and framing and also received an initial trade presentation.

After completing the classes and on-site training, the plan is to have those students apply and interview for a summer apprenticeship with the company. The program is open to students 16 years old or older who are enrolled in Building Trades, Woods or Architectural Drafting and Design 1 and 2 courses at Addison Trail or Willowbrook.