The Alamance Career Accelerator Program (CAP) celebrated a new milestone Thursday night as 17 current and recently graduated students from the Alamance-Burlington School System signed apprenticeship agreements with local companies. The signing ceremony, held at Trailhead Church in Graham, welcomed one of the largest cohorts of apprentices since CAP launched in 2015.
The competitive program matches high school seniors and recent graduates with paid multi-year apprenticeships combining classroom instruction and on-the-job training.
Students were selected after a rigorous application process that included facility tours, academic and attendance requirements, orientation with business leaders, and a six-week pre-apprenticeship. Over the next four years, they will work toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree and Journeyman Certificate while earning a salary and job experience.
CAP is a collaborative effort between the school system, Alamance Community College, ApprenticeshipNC, and the Alamance Chamber. It allows students to graduate debt-free with a guaranteed career path while helping local companies develop skilled workers tailored to their needs.
The following students were also celebrated for completing the program:
Caleb Barbee | Sandvik | Eastern Alamance HS |
Timothy Kosmicki | GKN | Hugh M Cummings HS |
Breeana Schmidt | Fairystone | Western Alamance HS |
Braiden Willard | IntraPac | Eastern Alamance HS |
Jesus Martinez | AKG | Hugh M Cummings HS |
Braden McDaniel | AKG | Southern Alamance HS |
Edgar Castaneda | Shawmut | Graham HS |
Thursday's signing ceremony celebrated CAP's growth and the newest apprentices embarking on this earn-while-you-learn opportunity. We look forward to their success and contributions to Alamance County's workforce.
Here’s a complete list of all of the participants:
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Edward Austin | Garden Automotive | NC Home School |
Joshua Foster | Sandvik | Cedar Ridge HS |
Leopold Wort | ABB | NC State GED Office |
Belisario Fuentes | Brady | Southern Alamance HS |
Joshua Anderson | New Garden | East Forsyth HS |
Lillia Diez | Cox Motors | Burlington Home School |
Andrew Canas | Last Call | Cedar Ridge HS |
Eric Witzel | Barlow Scientific | Western Alamance HS |
Jonathan Gates | Duggins | Eastern Alamance HS |
Garrett Hopkins | Kemco | Western Alamance HS |
Braxton Parker | Brady | The Elon School |
Taylor Fluette | Fluette | The Elon School |
Ryan Gilmore | Brooks Manufacturing | Westminster Christian Academy |
William Green | CT Nassau | Cedar Ridge HS |
Blake Owen Willoughby | Garden Automotive | Southern Alamance HS |
Efrain Lopez | Ametek | Western Alamance HS |
Sean Ward | R&J Auto | Eastern Alamance HS |
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Jacob Boydstun | GKN | Southern Alamance HS |
Christopher Amador Lopez | MSi | Hugh M Cummings HS |
Mason Anderson | MSi | Western Alamance |
Luis Bailon Garcia | MSi | Hugh M Cummings |
Nicholas Gibson-Dees | MSi | Providence Montessori |
Iann Hernandez | MSi | Hugh M Cummings |
David Hillery | AKG | Hugh M Cummings |
Seth Honzik | AKG | Orange |
Collin Johnson | MSi | Rivermill Academy |
Tucker McLendon | MSi | Eastern Alamance HS |
Connor Vicinanza | AKG | Greater Vision Academy |
Jordan McDowell | GKN | Williams HS |
Jabrale Ray | Glen Raven | Eastern Alamance HS |
Makiah Moser | Fairy Stone | Williams HS |
