Signing Day

Surrounded by family, mentors and industry partners, 30 students crossed the stage April 22, at the South Omaha Campus’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing, each signing a letter of intent to begin a paid, hands-on career pathway in the skilled trades. Through the program, students split their time between the classroom and the job site, earning a paycheck while their employer covers the cost of their education. More than 100 local employers participate in the sponsorship program, representing industries ranging from manufacturing, automotive, HVAC and electrical. Companies recognizing new sponsorships at this year’s event included Wholestone Prestage, Baxter Auto, Brand Hydraulics, Gregg Young Auto Group, H+H Auto Group and Lozier.