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“Before coming to The Apprentice School, I had been out of school for nine years and had worked two jobs for a substantial period of time. I was tired of having two
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jobs; I wanted a career and chose the school because I saw a real future here. I don’t know anywhere else you can get paid to learn a trade and get an education at the same time. The most memorable aspect of my apprenticeship has been the relationships I’ve formed. The friendships I have made with my fellow apprentices and the relationships I’ve built with my craft instructors and academic instructors are awesome. The Apprentice School can open a lot of doors for people; there are so many possibilities and career paths to choose from at the school.” Adam Ferry, Pipefitter Apprentice
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Jaycees Student Chapter Reaps Awards Members of the Apprentice Jaycees Student Chapter (AJSC) attended the United States Jaycees Chapter Annual Meeting in Des Moines, Iowa, from June 27-30. Outside Machinist Apprentice Cameron Collier (front right) received the
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AJSC Presidential Medallion Award of Appreciation for his hard work and dedication to the chapter. Earlier in the summer, the AJSC received the Best New Project award from the Virginia Apprentice Jaycees Chapter (VAJC) for their work with Achievable Dream’s Egg Drop Competition. Collier also received New Member of the Year honors from the VAJC. Collier receives the award from
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AJSC President Sean Brady, a 2011 marine design graduate.
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