24 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. SEMCA GRADUATION Record Number of Students Graduate from Trade School On May 21, 107 students (69 electrical, 19 carpentry, 16 welding and three heavy construction) walked across the stage at Jimmy John’s field to receive “Today is a day of celebration and accomplishment. As we gather here to recognize the incredible achievements of each and every one of you. It’s an honor to stand here before you as we mark this significant milestone. The completion of your trade school education, and today we applaud your dedication, your hard work and your perseverance,” said SEMCA chair, Tad Martin in his commencement address to the graduates. their certificate of completion and enter the workforce as skilled trades professionals. Martin, owner of TMX Contracting, continued his address noting that the students sitting on the field, ready for their diplomas, spent hours perfecting their craft and leave SEMCA with the power to make a significant impact in their respective industries. SEMCA graduate Brian Bielski reflected on his four-year electrical apprenticeship, noting the challenges he had to overcome. Bielski said there was a lot more to becoming an electrician than he SEMCA 2023 graduates eagerly anticipate the moments before walking across the stage. Year four electrical students gather with their instructor Vince Cooley (middle/right) after the ceremony. Graduates await the moments before walking on the field. A packed Jimmy John’s stand to celebrate the graduates. Kristina Penix has a mini celebtration walking across the stage with her diploma in carpentry. Over 100 students enter the workforce as skilled professionals Trevor Barndollar gets a picture on the field with his diploma for completing his electrical apprenticeship.
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