Edgerton launches trades program

Build Zone will  introduce students to skilled trades

Visitors can move toy vehicles using remote controls in one of the exhibits in Edgerton’s new Build Zone. Pictured from left are Hayes Beins, Calvin Shannon and Destiny Almont.
Visitors can move toy vehicles using remote controls in one of the exhibits in Edgerton’s new Build Zone. Pictured from left are Hayes Beins, Calvin Shannon and Destiny Almont.

On Saturday, Aug. 26, Edgerton Explorit Center, Central Community College and 6 Regions, One Nebraska announced the launch of Trades on the Move through the Ken Wortman Trades Sciences Program. The mobile educational program combines science, engineering, problem-solving and career exploration to introduce students to the skilled trades.  The program was named after Ken Wortman, who played an…