Celebrations
The Mission of Walker LAUNCH is to support the district mission through an industry-driven initiative by providing students with college credit, technical certificates, employability skills, and personal finance training that ensures students are prepared to succeed upon graduation.
Congratulation to Ms. Cayla Pemberton on being awarded the 2023 GOAL Award from GNTC!
Ms. Cayla Pemberton and Dr. Heidi Popham
Ms. Cayla Pemberton and Mr. Troy Peco
Thank you Autozone!
Our automotive students are off to a great start this year in Mr. Troy Peco’s class. We are thankful to him for his quality instruction to prepare our students for work. We are grateful to Mr. Jason Stansbury of Auto Zone for his generosity in providing our students with some automotive tools.
First Ever CDL Certificates Earned
Jacob Shaw and Samuel Dickson, both seniors from Ridgeland High School, were the first two students to complete the Commercial Truck Driving certificates. Students must be 18 years old to qualify for registration in these classes. Congratulations to Jake and Sam!
SkillsUSA National Signing Day
Congratulations to Mr. Garrett Rollins! Garrett participated in SkillsUSA National Signing Day. He competed in the SkillsUSA welding competition in December. Garrett will graduate from LaFayette High School on May 27 with his high school diploma and four welding certificates. He has participated in Walker LAUNCH for two years. He is currently employed by Metro Boiler. Garrett also has a lawn care business and plans to become a travel welder.
