Apprenticeship Cleveland Celebrates Graduates and New Apprentices

Cleveland Community College celebrated graduates and new apprentices at the Apprenticeship Cleveland Graduation Recognition and Signing Ceremony on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The annual event held during National Apprenticeship Week affirms CCC’s commitment to creating a skilled workforce that benefits workers and employers.

The nine graduates completed apprenticeships in high-demand fields, including Mechatronics, CNC Maintenance, Electrician, and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Each graduate earned a Certificate of Completion from the North Carolina Community College System and their Journey Worker certification through the U.S. Department of Labor. They also attained an associate degree, diploma, or certificates from Cleveland Community College.

The ceremony also marked a new start for 37 apprentices who signed agreements formally committing to the apprenticeship program and their employers. This year, nine new employer partners joined the program: Cleveland County EMS, Cleveland County Schools, CaroMont Health, Daimler, Eagles Nest Child Development Center, Engine Motor Repair, Higher Learning Child Care Academy, Kelli’s Little Angels, and Southeastern Container.

National Apprenticeship Week, celebrated annually across the United States, highlights the value of apprenticeships in bridging workforce gaps and fostering economic growth. Apprenticeship Cleveland is dedicated to training skilled workers to meet the needs of businesses and industry in our region.