SCC students are “Going Pro:” Signing on to careers with exceptional Kentucky companies
Published on Apr 10, 2024
Somerset Community College (SCC) is proud to recognize students who are “Going Pro”
and beginning their professional careers.
A crucial tool in Kentucky’s efforts to combat a national workforce shortage, SCC is celebrating soon-to-be graduates who are investing in their futures and the commonwealth's future during Community College Month.
As Kentucky’s economy continues to grow, more students and businesses are partnering with SCC to upskill and train future generations of workforce leaders. In the past year alone, SCC has supported more than 2,800 jobs in Kentucky and has graduated more than 900 students in key sectors, including healthcare, skilled trades, manufacturing, logistics, and business services.
SCC President Dr. Carey Castle remarked, “As Kentucky faces workforce shortages in critical sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, business and professional services, we are proud of the students we honored today who are filling these gaps with their specialized skills and knowledge.”
Chris Girdler, President and CEO of SPEDA, delivered the keynote speech at the event, commending the collaboration between SCC and industry partners aimed at providing skilled workers for the future workforce. He also praised the students for their hard work and dedication and congratulated them on their accomplishments.
SCC and industry partners proudly recognized the following students at the Going Pro signing event:
*Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Computerized Manufacturing & Machining (CMM), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
BAXTER’S NORTH AMERICA
- Jonathan Day (KY FAME)
EST TOOL & MACHINE
- Benjamin Ballard (CMM)
FAIR OAKS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
- Madison Bell (ADN)
- Madison Hurley (ADN)
- Tori Kimbler (ADN)
HIGHLANDS DIVERSIFIED
- Avery Jones (KY FAME)
LAKE CUMBERLAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL
- Jasmine Lewis (Surgical Technology)
- Cherish Strunk (Surgical Technology)
- Amber Bryant (MLT)
- Samantha Craig (Practical Nursing)
- Tasha Dolen (Practical Nursing)
- Zachary Epperson (Practical Nursing)
- Amanda Linville (Practical Nursing)
- Kameron Meadows (Practical Nursing)
- Savannah Oakes (Practical Nursing)
- Kaylee Wilson (Practical Nursing)
- Megan Wright (Practical Nursing)
- Lilly Young (Practical Nursing)
- Laura Bastin (ADN)
- Courtney Britt (ADN)
- Payton Brock (ADN)
- Lori Cooper (ADN)
- Mackenzie Crabtree (ADN)
- Madelyn Dunn (ADN)
- Jamie Glover (ADN)
- Haley Grose (ADN)
- Jacklyn Johnson (ADN)
- Sarah Meece (ADN)
- Haley Morrow (ADN)
- Alex Muse (ADN)
- Dianah Rara (ADN)
- Madelyn Royalty (ADN)
- Rachel Stark (ADN)
MARTIN’S PETERBILT
- Max Bendschneider (Diesel Technology)
- Nick Lunsford (Diesel Technology)
ROCKCASTLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
- Lacy Jones (ADN)
- Amberlee McKinney (ADN)
- Ashley Meece (ADN)
- Keesha Radford (ADN)
- Lakin Stallsworth (ADN)
- Kaelynn Meece (MLT)
- Ashley Coomer (Practical Nursing)
- Maria Davis (Practical Nursing)
- Leann Taylor (Practical Nursing)
SYMBIOSIS MEDIA GROUP
- Melody Smith (Visual Communication: Multimedia)
TOYOTETSU AMERICA, INC.
- Boyd Parker Carnes (CMM)
Christian Whitis (CMM)
UGN
- Brittany Bolen (KY FAME)
Students interested in a high-demand careers can take the first step by starting their application at SCC. Moreover, businesses looking to grow or upskill their workforce can do so by partnering with SCC’s Workforce Solutions.
See photos from the Going Pro signing event at https://somersetcc.info/GoingPro24
