Fremont Public Schools has announced the signings of four Fremont High School seniors with local industry partners.
These students will work part-time while taking classes at Metropolitan Community College or Southeast Community College and graduate with a full-time job.
“This is a great example of the partnership between Fremont Public Schools, community colleges and local industry to meet our students’ needs,” said Todd Hansen, executive director of student services at MCC.
Damon Jordan
Damon Jordan signed with Sid Dillon as an automotive employee. He will be taking MCC classes and will graduate debt-free and continue his career with Sid Dillon.
I’m thankful Dillons has begun working with me to get ahead and experience in the workforce.” Jordan said.
Damon’s mother, Charlene Jordan, stated that she “is really glad this kind of opportunity for students is being recognized.”
Josh Brandt, service manager at Sid Dillon Chevrolet, expressed the importance of teaching Jordan and other students that the car business isn’t just for selling or fixing cars, there is much more to it, such as marketing and finance.
Samuel Wulf
Samuel Wulf signed with Lozier as a tool and die apprentice.
“Sponsorships are an important part of our business to help industry students get started. We will provide two years of tuition, tools and a
part-time job for Sam,” said Linn Kroeger, tool and die manager at Lozier.
Wulf’s parents, Jennifer and Aaron, said they are “thankful for this unique opportunity for Sam and other students who are on their way to gaining mentors in their respective fields.”
Kroeger, a Fremont High School graduate, stated “these types of partnerships benefit the students and their families while strengthening the workforce.”
Henry Hiebenthal
Henry Hiebenthal, Nebraska State SkillsUSA Champion Welder, signed with Platte Valley Equipment in the JDTech Program.
“I am thankful for this sponsorship with Platte Valley to complete my training without acquiring debt and the multiple career opportunities this represents moving forward,” Hiebenthal said.
Jonathan LaDay
Jonathan LaDay signed with Platte Valley Equipment as a diesel technician in the JDTech Program. LaDay will also learn all aspects of Platte Valley’s business.
“I’m thankful for this opportunity and to Todd Hansen for helping me find the right business sponsorship for my future.
LaDay said.
This partnership is a great example of collaboration between schools and the community.
“Our community businesses are giving life-changing opportunities to these students and these are not the only companies that offer this type of opportunity. Our community employers see the talent that our young people possess and want to work to build on their skills,” said Mark
Williams, director of counseling at Fremont High School.
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