posted on May 10, 2016 13:15
On May 4, 2016, Alamo Academies hosted its first graduating class with the newest heavy equipment technical track. Of the 100-plus graduates, from five different technical programs, 11 high school seniors graduated from this newly-minted program. Along with Alamo Academies, Mayor Ivy Taylor and many industry leaders were on hand to celebrate these students and recognize their accomplishments.
Pictured in the first photo from left to right:
Peter John Holt, HOLT CAT executive vice president and general manager, Heavy Equipment Alamo Academies Graduate Braydon Jobe and Mayor Ivy Taylor.
HOLT CAT is Alamo Academies’ key partner for the heavy equipment program, helping students enter the workforce with specific, industry-aligned skills and education. Upon completion, each student received 33 hours of college credit while earning a Marketable Skills Award in Diesel Light/Heavy Truck Technology Mechanic Helper, OSHA certification, and Level I Certificate of Completion with the Alamo Colleges.
Pictured in the second photo from left to right:
HOLT CAT scholarship recipients: Luis Galindo, Cheyenne Stevens, Shawn Cruz, Peter John Holt, HOLT CAT executive vice president and general manager.
"These students represent the future of the industry, the future of San Antonio, and we at HOLT are proud to have a part in helping sponsor their success. Our hope is that many of these graduating seniors find a fulfilling life ahead of them and we are honored to be a part of their journey," said Peter John Holt, HOLT CAT executive vice president and general manager.
Pictured in the third photo from left to right:
All 11 Heavy Equipment-track Graduates: Stephen Covey, Shawn Cruz, Catherine Espinoza, Luis Galindo, Jesus Hernandez, Coby Hyatt, Braydon Jobe, Jose Maldonado, Orlando Salazar, Francisco Sanchez, Cheyenne Stevens
Alamo Academies is a national award winning, innovative, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based instructional model operated by the Alamo Area Academies Inc. The model provides high school juniors and seniors with tuition-free career pathways into critical demand technical STEM occupations.