May 10, 2023
Lonnie Baker decided to pursue a career in plumbing after talking to his uncle about entering the skilled trades. PHOTO PROVIDED BY RISE STRATEGY GROUP.
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Access to pre-apprenticeship program helps those interested in skilled trades
Lonnie Baker wasn’t sure what he wanted as a career choice. So, he decided to attend South Suburban College. He took a few classes, which gave him some insight into other career paths. It wasn’t until he had to get work done on his property that he pinpointed plumbing as a career.