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Youth speakers propose a trade school/museum; staff to follow up with contacts
Summary
Young residents asked the Richmond City Council to support a trade school and museum offering hands-on training in trades like carpentry and engineering; a city staff member said she would collect contact information for follow-up.
Two youth speakers and a community member urged Richmond City Council to support a local trade school and museum that would showcase trades, provide hands-on experience and offer career exposure for young people.
Cordae (Korde) Hodges Jr. introduced the idea and said the initiative—led by his mother and the Gilpin and Fourth residents—would not seek handouts but rather city support. Nariah Stith described the project as a way to offer guidance and job opportunities for students who may not pursue college and said the trade school would teach skills such as carpentry, technology and engineering while also preserving trade history.
After public comment, the council said that Amy Popovich would meet with the speakers to collect contact information so staff could follow up on the proposal.
Why it matters: The proposal seeks to provide workforce-training options and career pathways for youth while tying community education to local economic-development goals. No funding, location or formal city sponsorship was proposed during the public comment.
What was not specified: The speakers did not provide a detailed budget, proposed site, timeline, or formal partner agreements. They characterized the idea as community-led and requested support rather than direct city funding.
