New Castle Career Center (NCCC) recently celebrated its annual Signing Day at Henry County REMC. This event honored graduating seniors who have demonstrated their dedication to specific employers by signing a letter of intent for accepted job offers. Students from various programs, including Machine Trades, Building Trades, Dental and Health Careers, Engineering, Welding, and Property Management, accepted positions through employer partners. Beyond offering advanced career placement opportunities, NCCC takes great pride in facilitating higher education pathways and U.S. military prospects for its students. 

“If this is an example of the quality of students coming from the Career Center, congratulations, and more need to be involved,” said Chris Gonya, Owner of Big O Tires, a partner employer.

Mackenzie Jackson, Director of NCCC, opened the Signing Day ceremony by warmly welcoming employers, students, and their families. The following students announced military service, accepted job offers, and signed letters of intent, marking a significant milestone in their academic and career journeys.

Employer: U.S. Military/ROTC

• Noah Wilson graduates from Knightstown High School with nine college credits and an AutoDesk Inventor Certification. Noah joined the National Guard.
• Brock Jobst graduates from Eastern Hancock High School with nine college credits and has joined the U.S. Marines. 
• Ashley Zody graduates from Shenandoah High School with 23.5 Health Science College credits, a Pre-Nursing Certification, a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, and a Patient Care Tech and CNA. Ashley has joined the Army ROTC.

Employer: Crown Equipment 

• Tyler Flynn graduates from Blue Ridge Valley High School with a Machine Tool Certificate from Ivy Tech, a Technical Certificate from Ivy Tech, 37 college credits, a NIMS Certification, and the $2,000 Haas Scholarship.  
• Ben Tutrow graduates from Eastern Hancock High School with a Machine Tool Certificate from Ivy Tech, 24 college credits, and a NIMS Certification.
• Ethan Supinger and Kaden Young accepted employment positions with Crown following their internships there. 

Employer: Taurus 

• John Terhaar graduates from Hagerstown Junior/Seniors High School with a Machine Tool Certificate from Ivy Tech, 24 college credits, a NIMS Certification, and the $2,000 MSC Scholarship. 

Employer: Hoosier Feeder (Fabricators)

• Wyatt Arnold graduates from Eastern Hancock High School with a Welding Certificate from Ivy Tech, 27 college credits, and an AWS Certification.
• Kolton Gilbreath graduates from Eastern Hancock High School with a Welding Certificate from Ivy Trach, 27 college credits, and an AWS Certification. Kolton is also continuing his education at Ivy Tech Industrial Technology for an Associate of Automotive Technology degree.
• Elayna Tyler graduates from Shenandoah High School with a Welding Certificate from Ivy Tech, 27 college credits, and an AWS Certification. Elayna is also continuing her education at Ivy Tech for a Welding associate degree. 

Employer: Monroe Custom Bodies (CAD Drafter)

• Abraham Wilson graduates from Knightstown High School with six engineering college credits and an AutoDesk Inventor Certification. Abraham will be a CAD Drafter at Monroe.

Employer: Major Tool 

• Jacob Beckedahl graduates from Tri Junior/Senior High School with nine engineering college credits. Jacob will be a Tool Crib Engineering Assistant at Major Tool.

Employer: Big O Tires 

• Sam Brewster graduates from New Castle High School with nine college credits and an AutoDesk Inventor Certification. Sam will be a Sales Associate at Big O Tires.

Employer: Knightstown Gentle Dentist

• Brooklyn Hammond graduates from New Castle High School with six college credits and a Limited Dental Radiology License. Ashley will be a Dental Assistant at Knightstown Gentle Dentist and is continuing her education at Anderson University to study Pre-Dental.

Employer: Parkview Family Dentistry 

• Braylon McRoberts graduates from New Castle High School with six college credits and a Limited Dental Radiology License. Braylon will be a Dental Assistant at Parkview and is continuing his education at IU Bloomington to study finance and accounting for Pre-Dental.

Employer: Stahly Family Dentistry

• Allison Knapp graduates from Tri Junior/Senior High School with six college credits and a Limited Dental Radiology License. Allison will be a Dental Assistant at Stahly and is continuing her education at  Ivy Tech for Expanded Functions of Dental Assisting. 

Employer: Henry Community Health 

• Ishmine Heera graduates from New Castle High School with 17.5 Health Science college credits, is a recipient of Purdue’s Presidential Scholarship and is a CNA. Ishmine will be a Patient Care Tech at Henry Community Health and is continuing her education at Purdue University to study Biology and become a Physician’s Assistant. 

Employer: Bethel Point 

• Taylor Round graduates from New Castle High School with 17.5 Health Science college credits and is a CNA. Taylor will be a Certified Nursing Assistant at Bethel Point and is continuing her education at the State College of Florida to study Biotechnology.

Employer: The Willows of New Castle 

• Caylie Groves graduates from Tri Junior/Senior High School with 17.5 college credits and is a CNA. Caylie will be a CNA at The Willows and is continuing her education at IU East to study Nursing.

Employer: The Waters of New Castle

• Mattie Vaught graduates from Tri Junior/Senior High School with 11.5 college credits and is a CNA. Mattie will be a CNA at The Waters and is continuing her education at IU East to study Nursing.

Employer: Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters 

• Cameron Poe graduates from New Castle High School with six construction college credits and the IKORCC Certification with a referral. Cameron will be doing a six-month apprenticeship credit with direct entry.

Continuing education at Ivy Tech:

• Logan Williams graduates from Shenandoah High School with a Machine Tool Certificate from Ivy Tech, 24 college credits, and an NIMS Certification.

Continuing education: Anderson University 

• Braden Bennett graduates from New Castle High School with nine college credits and is continuing his education at Anderson University for Mechanical Engineering.

To learn more about the New Castle Career Center, visit their website at nccareercenter.org and follow them on Facebook.