For students, the summer following their high school graduation is a time of transition. Some are getting ready to go off to college, but others are preparing to enter the workforce, and these 27 Berkeley County School District students are a step ahead of the rest.
In March, seniors from five BCSD high schools signed on the dotted line to start working at W International SC, LLC after graduation. Weld Summit, the company's 12-week training program, provides on-site instruction to its participants, as well as a major job placement opportunity within the company.
W International is a metal fabricator located in Goose Creek that makes components for aerospace, automotive, commercial defense and energy markets.
“Them being able to come here and immediately be employed and start employment at $21 an hour, it gives them a career path because as they build a 30-year career here, they can go from welding to being in fitting, to being a lead, to being an instructor, to being an NDT inspector, to being a supervisor,” Michelle Fowler, chief administrative officer, said.
This program further builds off the education students receive in welding CTE classes at many BCSD high schools.
Congratulations to the following students:
Berkeley High
Steven Gould
Randy Hill
Bryson Curtis
Aaron Kneeland
Donnel Richburg
Garland Stevens
Joshua Weeks
Cane Bay High
Jackson Harrell
Bradley Bolen
Tyler Powell
Josh Wingard
Nathan Hamon
Cross High
Jayden Middleton
Malik Becoate
Goose Creek High
Tyler King
Alexander Cornett
Shemar Johnson
Yandel Orellana
Evan Jackman
Ignacio Diaz
Bryson Hagood
Corey Markham
Kristopher Stanley
Payge Stevanus
Talon Milligan
Mehki Hunter
Timberland High
Tyler Cameron
SHOP LOCAL. YOUR PENNY MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
Did you know that Berkeley County voters passed a resolution in 2022 that benefits our ability to build and maintain schools? Commonly known as a "penny tax," the measure enacts a one-percent sales tax for specific construction projects.