Congratulations to the 11 CTE students who were recognized at this year’s Signing Day event on June 5 for earning paid positions at the businesses where they completed their senior year internships.

The students represent six school districts in our region and 7 Career and Technical Education programs at MOBOCES.

Several internship mentors and business representatives attended the ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the Signing Day honorees. Each business received a certificate and a small gift set that included a chocolate bar with a special wrapper created by the CTE Graphic Design class.

Work-Based Learning Coordinator Paula Orr said four of the 11 businesses that hired their CTE interns this year worked with MOBOCES for the first time this year.

“Thank you for the time you spent with our students and for believing in them,” she told the business representatives.

From Camden

Amilee Coonrod, Equine and Animal Science – Schenck Show Horses

Austin Rumrill, Auto Collision Repair – Davidson’s CarStar

From Canastota

James McCray, Sports Management and Entertainment Marketing – Utica Comets

LaReina Coleman, Equine and Animal Science – Groomstation Dog Grooming

From Morrisville-Eaton

Gabe Gillis, IT Systems – J.E. Miller, Inc.

Jake Soule, HVAC - Collis

Dylan Snyder, Outdoor Power Equipment – S+N Partners

From Oneida

Faron Kampf, Outdoor Power Equipment – Clinton Tractor

Sophia Mickalenko, Equine and Animal Science – Waterville Animal Hospital

From Rome

Tyler Coonrod, Heavy Equipment Operation – City of Rome DPW

From Stockbridge Valley

Wyatt Douthit, HVAC - Urtz