On Feb.18, 31 high school students signed letters of intent at LBCC. Unlike traditional letters of intent, these were not for athletics.
“These programs are all competitive. Last fall, our welding class was filled, with 30 kids not getting in,” David Bird, the event organizer said.
Luckily for these high school students, by committing early and signing letters of intent, they are guaranteed a spot in the technical class of their choice come fall term.
The event had multiple speakers, including Snap On Tools representative Bill Overall, and International Technical Training Manager of Fiat Willie Daniels Jr.
“The careers that you are looking into can’t be outsourced I cant ship a car to Rio and get a guy to fix it. I need you,” said Daniels Jr.
The city of Albany is also invested in the event as they have donated $2.9 million to LBCC’s technical programs.
“Spend the funds on a future,” said Albany Mayor Sharon Konopa.
National CTE Signing Day impacted students, offering them the chance of a lifetime. This rang true for one student in particular.
“I’ve been working with metals since I was 11. It’s my passion,” said Jonathan Sattler, a future Welding and Fabrication Tech student.
Sattlers family moved from upstate New York eight months prior to the event so that he would have more opportunities to chase his dreams. Thanks to LBCC and the city of Albany, it looks like the Sattler’s and many other students and their families have brighter futures ahead of them.
“You don’t have to limit yourself the opportunities are endless,” said Overall.
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