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What's Happening at the Warren County Career Center
The Congressman Got to Try Labs In Person
Warren County Career Center welcomed U.S. Congressman Greg Landsman today for a tour highlighting the opportunities available to students through career-technical education.
During his visit, Congressman Landsman stepped into several of the school’s career technical programs. In the Heavy Equipment Lab, he experienced hands-on training by operating machinery alongside students. He then spent time with the Fire Science program, where he spoke with students about their passion for public service and learned how to put on gear before watching the students practice a scramble drill. In the Engineering and Robotics program, the congressman learned how students are preparing for futures in the fast-growing manufacturing and technology industries.
Superintendent Joel King shared his gratitude for the visit, saying, “We really enjoyed the visit from Congressman Greg Landsman today and appreciate his support and what he's doing to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to take part in career tech education.”
Warren County Career Center continues to partner with local, state, and national leaders to expand opportunities for students to gain skills that prepare them for high-demand careers.
"I'm excited about our new academy model," said Chief Josh Pirk, WCCC Fire & EMS Academy
Coordinator. "Putting the classes into one sequence and one schedule gives us the chance to retain students and bring students all the way through the process, and it gives us the chance to incorporate some other valuable skills and trainings into the course that they wouldn't necessarily get in our old Fire I, Fire II setup."