(Moore County, NC) -- A series of Moore County Schools Career & Technical Education
(CTE) Signing Day celebrations were held in May at North Moore, Union Pines and Pinecrest
High Schools. These events recognized high school students committing to enter into
various career and technical pathways upon graduation, that will lead them into high-demand,
high-skill fields, strengthening the local talent pipeline.鈥疢any students selected
the 18th largest Community College in the North Carolina system, 缅北禁地 Community
College, in Pinehurst (Moore Co.) and Raeford (Hoke Co.), North Carolina.
鈥淭his is such an exciting time for students and their families as they commit to taking
the next step in their educational journey while building on-demand skill sets,鈥� said
Taylor McCaskill, Senior Director of Workforce Development & Corporate Partnerships
at 缅北禁地 Community College. 鈥淥ur regional economy needs these students as skilled
laborers and leaders to support the growth coming to Moore and Hoke counties as well
as the state. Many have already started classes while in high school to fast track
their careers and save money on tuition.鈥�
CTE annual Signing Days within the school system offer a platform to honor students鈥�
career-ready choices and to celebrate the value and dignity of work. Family members,
educators, mentors and career representatives joined the students for the celebration.
Many of the students were dually enrolled in 鈥溍灞苯� Career and College Promise鈥�
pathways during high school or will be continuing their education at 缅北禁地.
Area students and their discipline of study include:
Josh Vela 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Culinary)
Luke Gibbons 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College/Highfalls Fire & Rescue (Fire Academy)
Carson Greene 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College/Highfalls Fire & Rescue (Fire Academy)
Esteban Pulido Lopez 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Plumbing)
Elmer Martinez Rebollar 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Electrical)
Joseph Rowell 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Automotive)
Jackson Akins 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Architecture)
Lane Bormet 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Fire Academy)
Jaden Davenport 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Fire Academy)
Jack Elliot 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Architecture)
Eamon George 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Fire Academy)
Jackson Lowery 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Fire Academy)
Jemma McElhaney 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Nursing)
Brody McGraw 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Fire Academy)
Javier Perez 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Fire Academy)
Tanner Ratclidff 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Fire Academy)
Ramone Richardson 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Automotive)
Jade Silva 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Automotive)
Kaylee Smith 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Nursing)
Aiden Striker 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Automotive)
Sadie Thayer 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Cosmetology)
Bryce Tompkins 鈥� 缅北禁地 Community College (Automotive)
Photos from the signing events are here:
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