Cardinal Glass Industries donates $1,500 for apprenticeship scholarship. L-R Cardinal Glass Human Resources Manager Ashley Cook, Cardinal Glass Plant Manager Mark Comb, Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements, and Wiregrass Executive Director of Department Affairs Nicole West.
Adel, GA – Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc. of Adel has donated $1,500 for Apprenticeship Scholarships to the Wiregrass Tech Foundation South. The money will aid students who are participating in the Apprenticeship program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.
Wiregrass is proud to have partnerships with 30 local businesses that can accept apprentices for employment opportunities. Currently, the college has 22 active student apprentices. Additionally, 19 students have completed their Registered Apprenticeship program and received a national certificate of completion. This program supports businesses and industries in recruiting, training, and retaining highly skilled workers. Partnering with the college in hiring students through the apprenticeship program has shown a reduction in turnover costs, a higher productivity rate, and a more diverse workforce. “Wiregrass is excited to be able to partner with Cardinal Glass and be able to provide scholarship opportunities for students seeking apprenticeship experience,” shared Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements.
A Wiregrass Industrial Systems Technology student is currently a registered apprentice at Cardinal Glass for the occupation of Industrial Maintenance Mechanic. Cardinal Glass Plant Manager Mark Combs shared, “We want to give our employees everything thing they need to succeed. Participating in the apprenticeship program gives us that chance. Furthering one's education is a mutual benefit that will bring about great success.”
If your business would like to learn more about the apprenticeship program, please contact Nicole West. She can be reached at nicole.west@wiregrass.edu, or by calling 229-333-2100 ext. 4837. Wiregrass is hosting Free Application Week June 13 - 17 for Fall Semester; classes start August 16. To apply, visit any campus or apply online at https://www.wiregrass.edu.
