Promoting the Trades to Students for Careers

Apr 14, 2026 | Uncategorized

Promoting the Trades is not often seen at career fairs 

However, at Girard College, a prep-school for Grades 1 through 12,  a variety of choices were represented at the Girard Speed Career Day event. The event was held at the school in March in Philadelphia, PA. 

Overhead view of career event at school

Giving Back, Growing Forward

Shannon Global Energy recognizes that investments  in educating our youth opens up wider possibilities for their future endeavors.  Our own Mike Makofsky, Sales Development Manager presented on Steam Energy and the tech, production and installation jobs in the energy efficiency and sustainability sector.

Mike Makofsky presenting to students at Girard College prep-school promoting the trades and tech for sustainability careers

The Format

Groups of students moved from presenter to presenter every 20 minutes, learning about each company and the types of careers they represented. Over 60 students participated.

Girard College Speed Career Day - held in gym. Girard College prep-school promoting the trades and tech related to STEM for careers
Girard College Speed Career Day - held in gym. Girard College prep-school promoting the trades and tech related to STEM for careers
Girard College Speed Career Day - held in gym. Girard College prep-school promoting the trades and tech related to STEM for careers
Girard College Speed Career Day - held in gym. Girard College prep-school promoting the trades and tech related to STEM for careers
Girard College Speed Career Day - held in gym. Girard College prep-school promoting the trades and tech related to STEM for careers
Girard College Speed Career Day - held in gym. Girard College prep-school promoting the trades and tech related to STEM for careers
Thermographic image After Picture - showing cooler surface temp of insulated Asphalt pump with Shannon insulation system at 82 F
Girard College Speed Career Day - held in gym. Girard College prep-school promoting the trades and tech related to STEM for careers
Girard College Speed Career Day - held in gym. Girard College prep-school promoting the trades and tech related to STEM for careers

Many Thanks to the Faculty, Staff and Students

Thank you to Girard for inviting Shannon Global Energy Solutions to be a part of this worthwhile event!

Tablet with Shannon Survey, background of thermographic  photos of valves before and after Shannon GES valve insulation blanket applied

Since 1988, Shannon Global Energy Solutions has saved more than 400 Million Therms and 3.1 Million Metric Ton of CO2 using easy to use and long-lasting Reusable Thermal Insulation blankets providing 50-75% Energy Reduction and reduced fuel costs and GHG Emissions.  Shannon is proud to be a National Grid ProNet Award Winning Partner and Con Ed Trade Ally Partner since 2022.

 Whether you call them Valve Jackets, Blankets or Covers, Shannon’s Removable Reusable Insulation Blankets for valves are an important part of your energy efficiency and sustainability program.