RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College hosted/sponsored the 1st Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Military Signing Day on May 1 in conjunction with the national decision day for colleges.
Nineteen Rangely High School students were recognized for their commitment to Career and Technical Education or military service. CNCC President Lisa Jones kicked off the event welcoming everyone and explained the purpose of the event and the importance of technical education. Industry partners spoke to the students about the importance of the industries they will be supporting and the value they will be providing to our nation and local communities.
Speakers representing three main CTE fields included Captain Ray Phillips, retired Air Force Veteran and United Airline pilot representing the aviation and transportation industry, James Caldwell, Colorado Northwestern Community College vice President of Finance representing the business and IT industry, and Paulo Fernandez RN representing the health care industry. Additional speakers included CNCC’s SR Vice President of Academic Affairs and CTE programs Keith Peterson, Vice President of Student Services Brett Caskey, Dean Meghan Davis, Rangely Mayor Ron Granger, and Rangely High School principal Sarah Hepworth.
The event was created to showcase and honor Northwest Colorado students who have committed to CTE programs for their post school goals. Honored students represent 8 different institutions of higher education and military branches. Each student signed a letter of intent for their respected CTE program and received an industry T-shirt. Afterwards everyone enjoyed a luncheon provided by CNCC.
Thank you to CNCC for sponsoring the CTE and Military signing day and all the CTE committee members, which included staff from CNCC and the Rio Blanco BOCES SWAP Coordinator, who made it a huge success. Special thanks to the parents, friends, high school staff, and other family members who came and helped support the students at this event.
Students and their CTE career path, schools/military branch they are attending:
• Damian Bernal Eribes – Business, Colorado Northwestern Community College
• Jordan Blanchard – Electrical Line Professional, Colorado Mesa Tech
• Jasmine Brannan – Nursing, Colorado Northwestern Community College
• Landon Carlson – Welding, Northeastern Junior College
• Miley Chism – Lab Technology, Colorado Mesa Tech
• Ashlynn Ducey – Cosmetology, Northeastern Junior College
• Gage Fielder – Construction/Electrician, Colorado Mesa Tech
• Karlee Halcomb – Esthetician
• Davin Hinkle – Automotive Technology, WyoTech
• Jarvis Jensen – Information Technology, Uintah Basin Technical College
• Nickolas Larsen – Information Technology, Uintah Basin Technical College
• Lexi LeBleu – Nursing, Colorado Northwestern Community College
• Trenton Long – Allied Trades Specialist, US Army
• Jade Miller – Cosmetology, Northeastern Junior College
• Paola Muñoz-Anchondo – Nursing, Northeastern Junior College
• Robert Murray – Construction/Electrician, Colorado Mesa Tech
• Marcos Quintana – Automotive Technician, Northeastern Junior College
• Audy Ryder – Nursing, Colorado Northwestern Community College
• Emma Winder – Radiologic Technology, Snow College
