At the IBEW Local 701 Union Hall, young adults in various life stages gathered on Thursday to learn from professionals about careers in the trades.

“Today is one of my favorite days of the year. It’s the DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo ,” said Karyn Charvat, executive director at PowerForward DuPage. “We are going to be welcoming in close to 800 registrants today who are interested in learning more about a career within the trades.”

Young adults learn from trades professionals

Hosted by PowerForward DuPage, the most recent expo brought in 13 businesses to educate high school students, parents, and college graduates.

“Everyone is here today to just gather information,” said Frank Gravina, business manager at IBEW Local 701. “They do have the ability to sometimes interact with

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