Sixty-Four High School Students Accept Apprenticeships with Local Employers

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 7, 2024) — Sixty-four high-school students from throughout the QC will sign to express their commitment to becoming apprentices at twenty employers in six different fields of work at the Vibrant Arena at The Mark, 1201 River Drive, Moline, on Wednesday, May 8, 4-5PM. Doors open at 3:30PM to accommodate arriving students, families, and employers.

Much like a sports-signing day, each student will sign their apprenticeship intention with their future employer. Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati will open the ceremony and Mayor Mike Matson will close the program. Additional speakers will include representatives from the schools, employers, and a student.

Businesses:

1. Allredi
2. Arconic
3. Automotive Central Full Service Auto Repair
4. Bowe Machine
5. Boyler’s Ornamental Iron
6. Climate Engineers
7. Davenport Electric Contract Company
8. Invio Automation
9. Jewell Group
10. John Deere
11. John Deere Cylinder
12. John Deere Harvester Works
13. John Deere Seeding
14. Lewis Machine and Tool Company
15. MA Ford
16. McLaughlin Body Company
17. McLaughlin Motors Body Shop
18. Oertel Metal Works
19. UnityPoint Health — Trinity
20. Zimmerman Honda

Programs:

1. Auto Body/Mechanic
2. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
3. CNC Machining          
4. Electrical
5. Software Engineering
6. Welding

School Districts

1. Bettendorf Community School District
2. Davenport Community School District
3. Moline — Coal Valley School District #40
4. North Scott Community School District
5. Rock Island — Milan School District #41

United Township School District #30