91¿ì»îÁÖ celebrates summer graduation

91¿ì»îÁÖ celebrated August 2021 commencement on Friday, Aug. 13. The ceremony was held at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. Graduates received a total of 76 degrees and 53 certificates of competency. The event was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook. See links below for graduation portraits, recordings of the ceremonies and the slideshows listing all graduates that was played during the ceremony. 

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91¿ì»îÁÖ WorKamper newsletter

Did you know that 91¿ì»îÁÖ has a WorKamper program? 

It allows full-time Rv’ers to exchange work for rent. Retirees and disabled workers can share their considerable experience and talents to help 91¿ì»îÁÖ on a wide variety of projects, including landscaping, painting, farming, electrical, plumbing, and computer support.

Workampers volunteer a minimum of 15 hours of work per week, but some offer more. Workampers get a free graveled parking spot with electricity, water, and sewer hookup. They also have access to laundry and gym facilities at no cost.

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Watch summer graduation live

91¿ì»îÁÖ will hold its summer commencement ceremony on Friday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. While the number of guests who can attend in-person is limited due to COVID-19, the ceremony will be streamed live online on the page and on . 

Please log on to help us celebrate the 91¿ì»îÁÖ class of August 2021! 

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Summer Shout Out: Jimmy Smith & Kenzie Beasley

91¿ì»îÁÖ is pleased to announce that Jimmy Smith & Kenzie Beasley have been nominated for this week’s Summer Shout Out. Jimmy and Kenzie both work on the Continuing Education & Corporate Training team. They both go above and beyond to keep the department running smoothly & to help provide educational opportunities to everyone in our community. 

Congratulations, Jimmy & Kenzie! We appreciate all that you do to support the mission of 91¿ì»îÁÖ.

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Summer Shout Out: Fredia Thomas

91¿ì»îÁÖ is pleased to announce that Fredia Thomas has been nominated for this week’s Summer Shout Out. Fredia is the Director of Adult Education. She has dedicated many years furthering the cause of adult literacy and helping countless individuals achieve their GED and to learn English as a Second Language. 

Congratulations, Fredia! We appreciate all that you do to support the mission of 91¿ì»îÁÖ.

 

Nomination from Carol Vandiver:

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MPEDC gives $25,000 for 91¿ì»îÁÖ truck driving scholarships

The Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation (MPEDC) recently presented 91¿ì»îÁÖ with a check for $25,000. The funds are being used to provide scholarships to assist residents of Mount Pleasant and Titus County with tuition for 91¿ì»îÁÖ’s Professional Driving Academy. Pictured at the check presentation is (from left): Jimmy Smith, 91¿ì»îÁÖ Workforce Developer, Nathan Tafoya, Executive Director of the MPEDC, Mike Jones, Program Director, and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, 91¿ì»îÁÖ Executive Vice President for Advancement.

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