SCC celebrates student success at Going Pro Event: Future professionals sign contracts with local employers
Published on Apr 30, 2025
On Tuesday, Somerset Community College (SCC) proudly hosted the "Going Pro" event
at the Somerset Campus, a significant milestone that marked the achievements of students
ready to transition into their professional careers. As May graduation approaches,
students celebrated signing contracts with their future employers—an important step
in their academic and professional journeys.
During the event, Kentucky State Representative and President of Branscum Construction, Josh Branscum, delivered an inspiring keynote address. He emphasized these future professionals' vital role in making Kentucky great and positively influencing their communities.
Branscum shared a thought-provoking saying: “There are three types of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who don’t know what happens.” He commended the students signing with employers, noting their commitment to be part of the first group, and encouraged them to uphold integrity in their new roles.
The "Going Pro" event showcased the crucial partnership between SCC and local businesses, illustrating how these collaborations enhance the students' prospects and the communities they will serve.
The "Going Pro" event not only celebrated the students’ hard work and dedication but also highlighted the invaluable connections between SCC and our community partners.
"By collaborating closely with our community partners, we are excited to cultivate skilled professionals dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of our region," stated Dr. Carey Castle, President and CEO of SCC. “This event celebrates this accomplishment.”
Check out all the photos from the Going Pro event.
The following students in Health Sciences and Technical Industries were honored for their achievements:
Baptist Health Corbin
- Kelly Freeman – Medical Assisting
- Lily Kidd - Medical Laboratory Technician
- Morgan Boggs – Radiography
- Olivia Robinson- Radiography
Cumberland County Hospital
- Tanner Catron- Radiography
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
- Eric Price - Medical Laboratory Technician
- Alex Lofton - Radiography
- Ryan York - Radiography
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
- Kellie Carter – Associate Degree Nursing
- Courteney Coffey – Associate Degree Nursing
- Hunter Coffey – Associate Degree Nursing
- Emma Hawk – Associate Degree Nursing
- John Keith – Associate Degree Nursing
- Taylor Phelps – Associate Degree Nursing
- Isabelle Phillips – Associate Degree Nursing
- Kelsie Wooldridge – Associate Degree Nursing
- McKenzie Barnett – Medical Laboratory Technician
- Amber Still – Medical Laboratory Technician
- Caitlin Douglas – Practical Nursing
- Brandon Hatfield – Radiography
- Macy Norfleet – Radiography
- Maggie Phelps- Radiography
- Ashlee Simpson – Radiography
- Gracie Wolsey – Radiography
- Kaylee Young- Radiography
- Lesley Osborne – Surgical Technology
Lake Cumberland Surgery Center
- Cody Johnson - Associate Degree Nursing
- Daya McGuire - Surgical Technology
- Yenifer Lopez - Surgical Technology
Lake Cumberland Physician Practices
- Joy Simpson - Practical Nursing
M and M Rehab
- Sierra Sexton - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Revolution Physical Therapy
- Courtney Cawood - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Rockcastle Regional Hospital
- Journey Mcguire – Associate Degree Nursing
- Lauryn Stephens - Radiography
- Gavin Gregory - Radiography
- Delani Reynolds - Practical Nursing
- Angel Haggard-Smith - Practical Nursing
- Barbara Smith - Practical Nursing
St. Joseph Lexington
- Gretchen Dolen – Associate Degree Nursing
- Tanner Steph – Associate Degree Nursing
St. Joseph London
- Addison Langford - Radiography
- Mackenzie Berry - Radiography
- Zoie Moore - Radiography
- Amber Hollin - Surgical Technology
SKY Rehab
- Emily Barr - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Summit Manor
- Lindsey Copley - Practical Nursing
Taylor Regional Hospital
- Bethany Minton – Associate Degree Nursing
- Elizabeth McGuffin – Associate Degree Nursing
- Maggie Cox – Surgical Technology
Wayne County Hospital & Wayne County Rural Health Clinic
- Ryan Marcum – Associate Degree Nursing
- Sierra (Bobbi) Roberts – Associate Degree Nursing
Camtech Manufacturing Solutions
- Andrew Daniels - AAS Advanced Manufacturing Technology (KY FAME)
- Shawn Kitchen - AAS Advanced Manufacturing Technology (KY FAME)
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- Joseph Alcorn - AAS Advanced Manufacturing Technology (KY FAME)
