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E2CCB Adult Education Construction Trades Program

March 19, 2024 | Repost from Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES

Dunkirk City School District alum Miguel Virella recently spoke before the Board of Education about his experience going through the E2CCB Adult Education Construction Trades program at its Steamburg location on the Seneca Nation.

Miguel is currently in the Carpenters Local 276 Union apprenticeship program and is working on the foundation for the new Buffalo Bills stadium. “Overall, the journey has been amazing,” Virella said. This program turned my whole life around.”
Congratulations on your success, Miguel, and thank you for sharing your story!

Miguel “Mikey” Virella, Onöndowa’ga:’, Nyagwai’ clan, is the son of Noemi Perez Camacho and grandson of Delores Jimerson, graduated from Dunkirk High school in 2017. Ja:göh, Mikey!

Watch the full video of Mike’s story: https://fb.watch/qVKRygDevQ/