(Moore County, NC) -- A series of Moore County Schools Career & Technical Education
(CTE) Signing Day celebrations were held in May at North Moore, Union Pines and Pinecrest
High Schools. These events recognized high school students committing to enter into
various career and technical pathways upon graduation, that will lead them into high-demand,
high-skill fields, strengthening the local talent pipeline. Many students selected
the 18th largest Community College in the North Carolina system, Sandhills Community
College, in Pinehurst (Moore Co.) and Raeford (Hoke Co.), North Carolina.
“This is such an exciting time for students and their families as they commit to taking
the next step in their educational journey while building on-demand skill sets,” said
Taylor McCaskill, Senior Director of Workforce Development & Corporate Partnerships
at Sandhills Community College. “Our regional economy needs these students as skilled
laborers and leaders to support the growth coming to Moore and Hoke counties as well
as the state. Many have already started classes while in high school to fast track
their careers and save money on tuition.”
CTE annual Signing Days within the school system offer a platform to honor students’
career-ready choices and to celebrate the value and dignity of work. Family members,
educators, mentors and career representatives joined the students for the celebration.
Many of the students were dually enrolled in “Sandhills Career and College Promise”
pathways during high school or will be continuing their education at Sandhills.
Area students and their discipline of study include:
Josh Vela – Sandhills Community College (Culinary)
Luke Gibbons – Sandhills Community College/Highfalls Fire & Rescue (Fire Academy)
Carson Greene – Sandhills Community College/Highfalls Fire & Rescue (Fire Academy)
Esteban Pulido Lopez – Sandhills Community College (Plumbing)
Elmer Martinez Rebollar – Sandhills Community College (Electrical)
Joseph Rowell – Sandhills Community College (Automotive)
Jackson Akins – Sandhills Community College (Architecture)
Lane Bormet – Sandhills Community College (Fire Academy)
Jaden Davenport – Sandhills Community College (Fire Academy)
Jack Elliot – Sandhills Community College (Architecture)
Eamon George – Sandhills Community College (Fire Academy)
Jackson Lowery – Sandhills Community College (Fire Academy)
Jemma McElhaney – Sandhills Community College (Nursing)
Brody McGraw – Sandhills Community College (Fire Academy)
Javier Perez – Sandhills Community College (Fire Academy)
Tanner Ratclidff – Sandhills Community College (Fire Academy)
Ramone Richardson – Sandhills Community College (Automotive)
Jade Silva – Sandhills Community College (Automotive)
Kaylee Smith – Sandhills Community College (Nursing)
Aiden Striker – Sandhills Community College (Automotive)
Sadie Thayer – Sandhills Community College (Cosmetology)
Bryce Tompkins – Sandhills Community College (Automotive)
Photos from the signing events are here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sandhillscc/albums/72177720325940254/with/54540008358