Today, Mr. Simpson & Mr. Whiteside's welding classes got to take a field trip to NWTI where they were hosting schools from all over the country. Our students were exposed to the best of the best! Senior, Dillon Watson, took extra interest in Western Welding Academy from Gillette, Wyoming. #experiencethededication
It was a great first week back for our WBCCC students! The automotive students are working on tire rotations and suspension. The welding students had a representative from Army come to speak to them about employment opportunities. And our construction and criminal justice classes got new students who are ready to get to work! #experiencethededication
Nothing like the smell of an engine bay first thing in the morning! Our automotive students have been in the shop all week 🔧
Seniors, Caleb & Eric, are wrapping up this last week before Christmas by doing a complete engine check. Nice work, guys! #experiencethededication
Our welding students are now working on their vertical t-joints! Nice work, Acey, Will, and Frank! 💥
Say hello to WBCCC Senior Automotive Student, Daegan. 👋 Thanks to the knowledge gained in class and Mr. Willaby's connections in the automotive industry, Daegan is a proud employee at McLarty Daniel as a Lube Tech! When asked if this automotive course contributed to him landing the job, Daegan replied, "Yeah, of course. I knew a little about cars before but I have a better understanding and overall knowledge now. This class is definetly a plus on my resume."
Mr. Whiteside is putting the construction boys to work! They are transitioning from framing to shelving. As you can see behind them, our students will have ample storage for all their tools and materials. #experiencethededication
Our welding students are hard at work getting your Christmas Tree orders made! You still have time to order! The funds help support our students go to competition in the Spring. Order forms are on our website - www.gravetteschools.net/o/wbccc
WBCCC welding students are having a CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER 🎄 All proceeds will go directly to their travel funds when they head to the SkillsUSA competition next semester in Hot Springs! SkillsUSA exposes our students to possible scholarship opportunities and even summer internships/careers. Let's rally together and get our students the exposure they need - buy a Christmas Tree (or three 😉) today! #experiencethededication
2 more days until Thanksgiving break, but that doesn't stop our students from working hard and continuing to do their best 💯 Great job, Mason Meeker. #experiencethededication
Our Criminal Justice students are still exploring their career options and are getting into the specifics of what might be required! Here is a visual guide to the Top 4 highest earning Criminal Justice Jobs 🚓 #experiencethedidication
Senior, Colby Thornton, is working on his horizontal t-joint and it's giving us all the pretty colors 😍 Mr. Whiteside was very impressed with Colby's beads. Keep up the hard work, man! #experiencethededication
Did you know a typical welder's salary can be anywhere from $35 - $60K? Not to mention, if they go into a specific field their earnings could DOUBLE or even TRIPPLE. The opportunities for success are endless! Nice work students Dillion Watson and ZJ Carpenter 👏 #experiencethededication
Over the past week, the construction students started building a mini house! They are currently learning about all things framing. Thanks Mr. Whiteside for taking things slow but steady!
This week the criminal justice class looked at current job openings around NWA! Positions from patrol officers, case workers, and even correctional officers. They learned that not all these potions require a degree and our students can apply as soon as they graduate! Student Stephanie said, "It's nice to know that I can start my career right away and not have to go through college. There are so many opportunities. Definitely eye-opening!" #experiencethededication
You still have time to make it to Bright Futures Food Pantry ‼ It's a first come first serve distribution. 4-6pm at the Western Benton Country Career Center. Make sure to follow Bright Futures Gravette's Facebook page for all things food pantry 🧡
Our automotive students are wrapping up their unit on electrical work! Mr. Willaby safely showed a few students what could happen if certain wires were connected wrong. There's never a dull moment in this shop! #experiencethededication
The welding shop is getting creative! Check out these two sculptures done by students Korbin Cates and Jacob Peterson 👏 #experiencethededication
Our criminal justice students are learning SO much! From how to hand cuff perpetrators, the correct way to do finger prints, and what all goes into a crime scene. 🔍 #experiencethededication
TAKE THE SUPERINTENDENT CHALLENGE and win like these Lions did!! Find Mrs. Childress at tonight's home football game and be one of the first 10 students or community members to accurately recite the district's vision statement and receive a coupon for a free drink from the concession stand.
"We are Lion Pride! We lead the way in everything we pursue!" Go Lions!
