As graduation approaches, some Eagle High seniors are choosing to go down the trade career pathway instead of a traditional college education. Part of the appeal of trades is hands-on work, pay and job opportunities right out of high school or schooling.

Senior Walker Norton wants to work as a lineman after high school and go to Northwest Lineman College.

“This job is high in demand and a very stable career to get into right now,” Norton said. “I’m excited to travel all over the country. It’s a big community thing and I’m excited to meet new people and learn about the career even more with hands on experience.”

A lineman makes sure that the power lines are working properly, are safe, help build them and much more.

Senior Owen Brent is going down the construction laboring pathway because of the good pay and the hands-on work.

“After high school, I might take a gap year and go to Boise State for a construction management degree,” Brent said.

As construction laborers, their daily duties are cleaning up the building after work is done, pouring concrete and building forms for the concrete to go into.

Many other Eagle High seniors are going into trade careers because they are a fast-growing pathway and give many people stable and successful futures.