Addison Trail students participate in career-exploration experience at Abt Electronics Inc.

On Jan. 31, 10 Addison Trail students participated in a field trip to Abt Electronics Inc. in Glenview for a career-exploration experience.

Those students are enrolled in Addison Trail’s School to Work and Pre-occupational classes (taught by teacher Stacey Puccini), which provides pupils with real-world experiences through visiting local businesses and meeting with career professionals.

According to www.abt.com, “Abt is the largest independently owned, single-location retailer of electronics, appliances and home goods in the U.S.”

During their visit to the showroom, students toured a variety of departments, including car customization, HVAC, custom kitchen, home theatre, woodshop and more. They also learned about the following apprenticeship programs offered at Abt:

• Master Installer in the areas of electrician, plumber, HVAC installer, HVAC technician, mattress/fitness/gaming expert, refrigerator technician and dishwasher technician. To participate, apprentices must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma.
  
  
• Car Audio Install is available to individuals who are at least 17 years old with a valid driver’s license. Interested candidates must have a passion for cars and be able to work 20 hours a week after school and on weekends.

District 88 is committed to providing multiple and flexible pathways for students to ensure they are college and career ready and continues to partner with colleges/universities and local businesses to expand these opportunities. District 88 invites companies to collaborate with the district and support students. See details at www.dupage88.net/BusinessPartnerships.