In this week’s Career Connection post, meet Leyla! Leyla is continuing a family tradition of working in construction, preferring her boots and a hard hat over other work attire. See how her co-op program at the Greene County Career Center prepared her for an apprenticeship that is paying her to train as an electrician, helping her to achieve independence and avoid acquiring college debt. Check out this video to learn more: https://bit.ly/3slqZYl. #MCESCBAC #AmGradDayton

This week's Career Connection post highlights Alan Skipworth. Alan turned his passion for flying into a career with endless possibilities! As a student at the Warren County Career Center and Sinclair Community College, he has earned multiple pilot licenses and now works with package-delivery drones and unmanned aircraft systems. Check out this video to learn more: https://bit.ly/3utIbNs. #MCESCBAC #AmGradDayton

This week's Career Connection post features Krissy Strode! As a hands-on learner who loved math and science, Krissy knew that she wanted to work in an engineering field. Her experiences at Sinclair Community College led to a co-op and successful job in a technology-driven manufacturing company that required a skilled touch. Watch to learn more about her story: https://bit.ly/2MgvZhw. Did you know a co-op can help your student jumpstart their career, even if they still plan to go to college? #MCESCBAC #AmGradDayton

This week's Career Connections post highlights Alina Brown! Alina enrolled at Miami Valley Career Technical Center to find a career that she could begin right out of high school. After earning her entry-level credentials as a dental assistant, she enlisted in the United States Air Force to continue her education, travel and eventually become a dentist! Share her inspiring story with the student in your life: https://bit.ly/2ZPsy4t #MCESCBAC #AmGradDayton

This week's Career Connection post highlights Tommy Gauvey! By the time he was 13 years old, Tommy had already built his first computer from scratch. He learned more about IT at Miami Valley Career Technology Center and, on his first job out of high school, he discovered that training and certification courses were the best pathway for his career goals. See how his pathway developed into a great career without a four-year degree: https://bit.ly/3aOPIP3 #MCESCBAC #AmGradDayton