08/26/2026
On Friday I attended the Closing Ceremony for the inaugural class of the Trade Trailblazers Program. This is a powerful partnership between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, the Rising Stars Program, and trade unions throughout the Boston area. The impactful eight-week Summer program included fifteen 17 & 18 year olds and was designed to help them explore different skilled trades and get first-hand experience through skill-building with the world-class training, mentorship, and career opportunities made possible through union apprenticeship programs. Earlier this month, I met with this group at the IBEW Local 104 training facility in Mansfield to speak about my journey.
Thank you to Matt "PK" Power-Koch, Bob Bower, the Boys & Girls Club of Boston. Hugh Boyd from IBEW 104 for having me at their training center to engage with these young men, IBEW 103 for hosting the ceremony and unwavering commitment to the Greater Boston community, 103 President Bob Sheehan for his motivating remarks, and my colleague Senator Liz Miranda for her leadership and support of this program and apprenticeship throughout the Commonwealth! The future of the skilled trades is in great hands! โก๐จ