On March 26, 2025, Cape Elizabeth High School (CEHS) hosted its inaugural Trades Day, an exciting event that connected students with professionals from various career fields. This initiative was made possible through the generous support of donors to the Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation.
Exploring Career Opportunities
Over 70 students attended one to three sessions of their choosing, exploring career fields such as:
Real estate
Cosmetology
Firefighting/EMT
Police/detective
Medical
Construction
Mechanics
Plumbing
HVAC
Electrical
Meet the Professionals
Students had the opportunity to learn from professionals from esteemed organizations, including:
Bath Iron Works
Cape Elizabeth Police Department
Maine Construction Academy
Apex Electrical
ReMax Oceanside
Marsden Real Estate
MaineHealth
Rock Paper Scissors
Bob Miles and Son Plumbing and Heating
Portland Fire Department
Mack Air Pro
Notably, some of the professionals were current and former Cape Elizabeth High School students, providing a unique perspective and inspiration to the attendees.
Students provided overwhelmingly positive reviews about the event. To further improve and expand this initiative, formal feedback will be gathered via surveys from both students and presenters. This information, combined with lessons learned from event planning and implementation, will guide the planning of future events.
Get Involved!
If you have suggestions or want to be involved in future career-connected education efforts, please complete the CESD Community Support survey. Your input and support are invaluable in helping us provide meaningful experiences for our students.