Career Signing Event and Ceremony Held to Recognize Graduates
Electric Line Construction Technology Rodeo and Graduation
Nash Community College celebrated its Electric Line Construction Technology Third Class certificate graduates on Thursday, December 12, 2019 with a pole climbing rodeo, signing event and graduation ceremony.
The day began at 8:00 AM on NCC’s utility pole training field as Electric Line Construction students competed in a rodeo demonstrating their skills in protected grounding, climbing obstacles and hurt man rescue techniques.
Electric Line Construction Technology Rodeo and Graduation
With approximately 100 family members, friends and supporters looking on, the students earned points for safety, and were timed during the competition. Winners of the rodeo are: Russel Gaines (First Place), Tyler Perkins (Second Place) and Tanner Thomsen (Third Place).
Electric Line Construction Technology Rodeo and Graduation
Nash Community College’s Electric Line Construction curriculum prepares students for line construction in rural and utility settings through laboratory and practical applications. NCC students master competencies including elements of electricity, overhead pole and electrical line construction, safety codes and applications, electric power system, transformer installations, and more. An emphasis on safety is embedded in Nash Community College’s program as students earn OSHA 10, Restricted Class A CDL, First Aid/CPR, Flagger and Dig Safe certifications during training.
Electric Line Construction Technology Rodeo and Graduation
“NCC’s program would not be what it is today without the planning and preparation that began more than 20 years ago, and the integral role utility partners play. Our academy has a reputation of graduating skilled, safety-minded, career-ready line technicians,” Vice President of Corporate and Economic Development and Chief Economic Development Officer Wendy Marlowe said. “We are proud of these graduates. They have worked hard, and are prepared to meet the demands of their new career.”
Following the competition, students, family and friends attended a career signing event with employers. A graduation ceremony was held in the Brown Auditorium.
Electric Line Construction Technology Rodeo and Graduation
Congratulations to the following graduates:
Electric Line Construction Certificate-Third Class
Zachary Ballard of Angier
Eric Barnes of Kenly signed with Duke Energy
Zachary Brock of Kinston
Dwight Cottrell of Kittrell
Russel Gaines of Pittsboro
Caleb Gallentine of Rocky Mount signed with Rocky Mount Public Utilities
Austin Ray Harris of Tarboro
Troy Jaspers of Wendell
Hunter Johnson of Fuquay-Varina signed with Duke Energy
Austin Lewis of Clayton signed with Edgecombe-Martin EMC
Austin Meadows of Rocky Mount signed with Edgecombe-Martin EMC
Kalab Meadows of Whitakers signed with Watson Electrical
Hunter Medlin of Clayton signed with Pike
Jonathan Mendoza of Benson
Tyler Perkins of Tarboro signed with Edgecombe-Martin EMC
Joshua Sakalaukus of Pikeville
Mitchell Sandifer of Holly Springs
Roscoe Schwab of Raleigh signed with Watson Electrical
Tanner Seagroves of Sanford
Landon Stroud of Kinston
Smith Stroud of Kinston
Tanner Thomsen of Clayton
Jacob Wilson of Henderson
Qadiyr Winston of Smithfield
Congratulations to the following individuals:
Dylan Jeffreys, graduated Spring 2019, Signed with City of Wilson
Zachary Edwards will earn Underground Certificate Spring 2020, Signed with Pike
Hector Avila will earn Underground Certificate Spring 2020, Signed with Pike
Approximately $52,000, funded through a Department of Labor pre-apprenticeship grant, covered tuition, fees and book costs for 29 students.
For more information, please call 252-451-8379.
