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Saint Paul Public Schools
Coverage of Saint Paul Public Schools in the Nexus archive.
- You dig it? New SPPS trades initiative producing early apprenticeship successes
Saint Paul Public Schools launched a skilled trades program called the Sandbox Classroom, teaching students to operate heavy construction equipment. The program partners with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 to provide apprenticeships, with half of the students securing jobs two weeks after graduation. Early participants highlight the program's hands-on approach and potential for high-paying careers.