Photo: Group photo of all award winners at the awards ceremony on April 12th at the YC Career and Technical Education Center.
Top students in each of the Center for Career and Technical Education's many workforce development programs and degree courses were recently recognized for their accomplishments and for pursuing careers that meet important societal needs.
“We are the backbone of what's happening here in America, and we're very proud of that,” said YC's vice president of career and technical education. I said this when welcoming the lecturers. April 12th “Evening of Recognition” dinner and ceremony. Mr. Morgan noted the wide range of high-demand technical and skills training programs (also known as “trades”) available at CTEC.
The evening's highest honors, the Chancellor's Award for Excellence and the Chancellor's Award for Excellence, went to George Smith and Joshua Nomland, respectively.
A pre-engineering student, All-Arizona, and Coca-Cola Foundation All-Academic Team Scholar, George is recognized as a “dedicated, kind, and conscientious” student who helps his classmates “freely and frequently.” , was selected for the President's Award. . “George's ability to innovate elevates him above his peers. His desire to better the world around him certainly brings his peers in.” Provost Award Nomination says.
Joshua, an adult horticulture student, has been nominated for the President's Award for being “first class” in academics, leadership and community service. “He takes initiative in his actions, but he doesn't brag. He's not a talkative person, but when he tackles something, he exudes competence. People around him admire him. “I am attracted to his personality and character,” the candidate said.
Along with our outstanding students, CTEC spotlights traditionally outstanding faculty and outstanding staff members each year. This year, these honors were awarded to Gunsmithing Instructor Allen Magarell, Adjunct Welding Instructor Andrew Ramer, YC Adult Education Workforce Coordinator Dawnette Poland, and Information Technology Analyst Mike Silvas. I did.
Before concluding the ceremony, Morgan paid a heartfelt tribute to longtime automotive technology and body instructor Sonny Rodriguez, who is retiring this year after 17 years with YC. “A quiet and humble man, Sonny always has the best interests of his students in mind and will continue to be involved in the success of the auto body program,” Morgan said. “Sonny, you are beloved by the department and will be greatly missed.”
Below are the CTEC Outstanding Students who were also recognized at the recognition event, listed by program.
- Animal Care and Management – Alexis Herring
- Production Horticulture – Phyllis Salazar
- Diesel Technology – Rhys Tarver
- Automotive Technology – Amelia Ehrlich
- Auto Body and Paint Collision Techniques – Isaiah Tapoof
- Electrical and Instrumentation Technology – Keanu Garcia
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology – Aidan Trevino
- Aviation Technology – Scott Pohr
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Abbey Reynolds
- Welding Technology – Michael Finder
- Computer Numerical Control – Amos Deines
- Applied Pre-Engineering Techniques – Alex Gibs
- Gunsmithing Techniques – Michael Thompson
- Electric Utility Technology – Lineman – Jay Edwards
- Horse Care and Management – Jennifer Lewis
- Fire Science – Rachel Heywood
- Construction Architectural Technology – Harry Michael Ortega
- Commercial Driver Training – Mary Nix
- Film and Media Arts – Elaine Woods
- 3D Printing and Manufacturing – Neil Sato
For information about YC's career and technical education programs, visit yc.edu/cte.
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