Fifteen area high school students entering work-based programs through the Career Academy of Pella and WorkSMART Connector celebrated signing apprenticeship contracts with area businesses Wednesday.

A signing day event was held to recognize individuals from area schools entering “earn as they learn” programs, which also include potential certifications and college credits. Hear from some of the students on the Monday, April 19th edition of Let’s Talk Pella.

The following students signed for the upcoming academic year:

Welding:
Aidan Brand, Pella – Vermeer
Seth Fisher, Pella – LDJ
Henry Hick, Pella – Co-Line
Trenton Keuning, Pella Christian – PPI
Vincent Roff, Pleasantville – Weiler





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Engineering Assistant:
Joshua McGee, Pella – Weiler
Carver Van Zee, Pella – Pella Corporation
Carter Vos, Pella Christian – Vermeer
Katelyn Vos, Pella Christian – Pella Corporation

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Patient Care:
Marie VanderWilt, Pella – Pella Regional and Wesleylife

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Information Technology:
Thomas Clark, Pella – Pella Corporation
Andrew Cottington, Pella – Musco
Connor Folkers, Pella – Pella Corporation
Joseph Lee, Pella – Vermeer
Lucas Schakel, Pella – Vermeer