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Vernon Township Fire Department Headquarters

ALL PARENTS, STAFF, and Students welcome. Dinner and Childcare are provided if registered. Registration and Information Link onecau.se/mveftrades

A Trades and Career Pathways Experience for Mt. Vernon Families

Mt. Vernon students show up every day curious, capable, and eager to build something meaningful. They’re ready for real skills, real opportunities, and real pathways that help them imagine futures they may not yet see. What they need now is exposure, guidance, and community. Hands-On Futures was designed to meet that need.

Hands-On Futures is an immersive, experience-driven evening where students and families explore the skilled trades, healthcare, logistics, technology, manufacturing, public safety, and other in-demand careers shaping Indiana’s future. This program aligns with the state’s new Graduation Pathways and responds to what we hear from parents, educators, and employers alike: Families want earlier exposure. Students want real-world skills. Employers want a stronger talent pipeline.This event brings all three together in one place.

• Hands-on activities using real tools and equipment

• Live demonstrations from skilled trades and technical experts

• Access to employers, training partners, unions, and postsecondary programs

• Clear information about wages, credentials, and pathways

• Practical workshops helping families navigate Indiana’s new Graduation Pathways

Hands-On Futures is not a traditional career fair. It is a high-energy, interactive experience designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and help students of all ages discover what is possible.

Indiana’s workforce is changing rapidly. Mt. Vernon is committed to preparing students for the opportunities ahead by giving them early, meaningful exposure to career-connected learning. When students have access, families gain clarity, and our community gains momentum.

Hands-On Futures strengthens:

• Early career awareness

• A more prepared and confident student pipeline

• Stronger school–industry partnerships

• Visibility for local employers seeking tomorrow’s talent

Our Core Belief

There is more than one way to a great life.

Every path deserves to be understood, celebrated, and accessible.

At Mt. Vernon, we are not just preparing students for graduation.

We are preparing them for life.