Fremont Public Schools & Metropolitan Community College Students Sign With Employers
Fremont, Neb. – (Apr. 22, 2022) Fremont Public Schools is pleased to announce the signing of four Fremont High School seniors with local industry partners. These students will work part-time while taking classes at Metropolitan Community College or Southeast Community College and graduate with a full-time job. “This is a great example of the partnership between Fremont Public Schools, community colleges and local industry to meet our students’ needs,” said Todd Hansen, executive director, student services at MCC.
Damon Jordan
Damon Jordan signed with Sid Dillon as an automotive employee. He will be taking MCC classes and will graduate debt-free and continue his career with Sid Dillon. Damon said, “I’m thankful Dillons has begun working with me to get ahead and experience in the workforce.” Damon’s mother, Charlene Jordan stated that she “is really glad this kind of opportunity for students is being recognized.” Josh Brandt, service manager at Sid Dillon Chevrolet, expressed the importance of teaching Jordan and other students that the car business isn’t just for selling or fixing cars, there is much more to it, such as marketing and finance.
Samuel Wulf
Samuel Wulf signed with Lozier as a tool and die apprentice. Lozier is proud to be a part of this partnership and make a difference in students’ lives. “Sponsorships are an important part of our business to help industry students get started. We will provide two years of tuition, tools and a part-time job for Sam,” said Linn Kroeger, tool and die manager at Lozier. Wulf’s parents, Jennifer and Aaron, said they are “thankful for this unique opportunity for Sam and other students who are on their way to gaining mentors in their respective fields.” Kroeger, a Fremont High School graduate, stated “these types of partnerships benefit the students and their families while strengthening the workforce.”
Henry Hiebenthal
Henry Hiebenthal, Nebraska State SkillsUSA Champion Welder, signed with Platte Valley Equipment in the JDTech Program. Jeremy Vrana, career development lead at the dealer stated that this sponsorship helps students learn the whole gamut of Platte Valley Equipment’s business; sales, marketing, accounting and repairs. Hiebenthal stated, “I am thankful for this sponsorship with Platte Valley to complete my training without acquiring debt and the multiple career opportunities this represents moving forward.”
Jonathan LaDay
Jonathan LaDay signed with Platte Valley Equipment as a diesel technician in the JDTech Program. LaDay will also learn all aspects of Platte Valley’s business. LaDay said, “I’m thankful for this opportunity and to Todd Hansen for helping me find the right business sponsorship for my future.” Laura LaDay, Jonathan’s mother, expressed her thanks and appreciation as well, “We are thankful for Todd and MCC’s help guiding Jonathan towards a career path he is excited about.”
This partnership is a great example of collaboration between schools and community. “Our community businesses are giving life-changing opportunities to these students and these are not the only companies that offer this type of opportunity. Our community employers see the talent that our young people possess and want to work to build on their skills,” said Mark Williams, director of counseling at Fremont High School. Hansen said, “Business and industry education sponsorships are getting more popular. Employers are making an investment on the front-end to recruit students to develop and expand their business.” We look forward to future partnerships with our community businesses and keeping our talent local.
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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.
About Metropolitan Community College
Metropolitan Community College, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, is a comprehensive, public community college that offers affordable, quality education to all residents of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Founded in 1974, MCC has the largest enrollment out of six community colleges in Nebraska and is the second largest postsecondary institution in the state. MCC serves more than 40,000 unique credit and noncredit students.
