The Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy and Wenzel Metal Spinning have recently established a workforce development partnership to offer specialized welding training programs to help create a skilled workforce that is directly aligned with the specific needs of the industry.
\nThis partnership will allow students to gain hands-on experience in real-world industrial settings. This partnership is invaluable for building proficiency and confidence in welding techniques.
\nDrew McNutt, CTE Director at the Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy stated, \u201cThe partnership between Wenzel Metal Spinning and the Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy will strengthen the instruction and provide our students with the best career pathway to success, while staying locally in Jackson County. We are so appreciative of Mr. Mark Peppers and his team at Wenzel for giving back to our students in Jackson County.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mark Peppers, of Wenzel Metal Spinning, praised the partnership with The Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy as a pivotal step toward building a stronger future for Jackson County.
\n\u201cThis collaboration is about more than just welding \u2014 it\u2019s about creating opportunities for students to secure high-paying, skilled jobs right here in our community,\u201d Peppers said. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to help equip these young people with the tools they need to succeed in a field that\u2019s in high demand.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also credited Drew McNutt, Jeremy Johnson, and Jackson County Superintendent Jason Davidson for their dedication to fostering local industry involvement and using creative approaches to develop practical, hands-on educational opportunities.<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir vision for connecting education and industry is exactly what Jackson County needs to thrive,\u201d Peppers added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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