 Well, nearly 100 Brainerd High School students were able to learn about trade careers from local employers today. For this week's Golden Apple, our Sarah Winkelman takes us to the Building Trades event. And they're here for you. They want you guys to know what's going on out there. It gives these high school students an opportunity just to look at options past high school. The tech shop at Brainerd High School was transformed into a speed dating setup with a focus on trade careers. So we have 13 different career paths represented. In small groups, the students were able to just sit and ask questions. We'll let you know a lot about what you're going to be doing, how much you're going to be making, what you've got to expect. By hearing from the workers themselves. It's really cool to be able to talk to them because they know what they're talking about. They've done it. You know, this is a career they've chosen. So it's been nice because you can ask them questions and they answer honestly. Like Levi, who was once in their shoes as a senior in Mr. Boardwell's class at Brainerd High School. It's fun. It's exciting. It's nice to see that there's other kids that want to come out and do the same thing that I did and that want to get involved in the Building Trades. No matter what career path they decide to choose. Do you guys understand how the trades are with what we do in the refrigeration here at Conditioning? It's a career path that kids can live in central Minnesota and make a really good living at in any one of these career areas. Mid Minnesota Builders Association wants to remind them that they have options. There's a more path than just going to school and hitting the books every day. You can go out, be outdoors, enjoy the outdoors and make a good wage. With many careers that are currently facing a work shortage. There is such a need, it's unbelievable for careers in the trades industry. With Brainerd Lakes area businesses leading the way in discovery for the high school students. For this week's Golden Apple, in Brainerd, Sarah Winkleman, Lakeland News. Mid Minnesota Builders Association also donated new power tools for the tech program as part of their visit. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.