SIGNING DAY AT BISBEE HONDA OF DANVILLE In late April, Bisbee Honda of Danville celebrated the launch of its Automotive Technician Youth Apprenticeship program with a signing ceremony at their location. Three rising seniors from Danville Public Schools officially signed on as the first apprentices in the program, which was supported by Expanding Talent through Registered Apprenticeship (ExTRA), a program from The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research designed to help employers across Southern Virginia create and implement state-registered apprenticeship programs. The youth apprenticeship program is the first of its kind in Danville. It provides local youth with the opportunity to work in the automotive industry while gaining hands-on experience and developing their skills for successful careers in this high-demand field while still in high school. The event coincided with National Apprenticeship Day, which celebrates the growing importance of registered apprenticeships in providing industry-recognized credentials and clear career pathways. “Danville Public Schools is very grateful to Bisbee Honda for the partnership. It’s great to be a part of this opportunity for students to reach their potential. This apprenticeship program will enable our students, and others following, to pursue their dreams and become productive members of society,” said Dr. J. Ako Barnes, work-based learning coordinator at Danville Public Schools. SIGNING DAY AT CARTER MYERS AUTOMOTIVE Carter Myers Automotive took part in a Career Technical Education Signing Day at Brightpoint Community College in Chester. vada.com 19
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