High Tech Training for the Next Generation of Signmakers

Giving back to the community

Valley Tech is committed to giving back to the towns in which its students live. Recently, Lamont’s students created a large sign for the town hall in nearby Millville, in addition to refinishing and painting the building’s main room. They also help by producing signage for the other high schools in the district, as well as for local nonprofit organizations.

Lamont loves that his students get to see their work on display outside of their classroom. “While our kids do some made-up projects, they also get to create real signage for the school and the community,” says Lamont. “They get to say to their friends, ‘hey look I made that.’” 

“I’ve been in the sign industry forever. Now, the shops I worked for over the last 25 years are hiring my students. It’s a great feeling!”