BATON ROUGE TRAINING CENTER UPDATE
BATON ROUGE TRAINING CENTER GRADUATION
JUNE 2021 By: Kelly Carpenter, Director of Education
Merit Shop Message | Summer 2021
Finally, the ABC Training Center hosted graduation for our 2020 students at the L ’Auberge Casino Events Center on June 17th. It was long overdue but was well received by our students who have patiently waited for their night in the spotlight. Wade Walker, ABC Pelican ICC Chair, addressed the graduates and their families. These students were recognized for staying the course and finishing their classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The class consisted of 169 graduates. During the ceremony a few students were recognized for outstanding achievements in their courses. Jahvez Barnes graduated from both Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST) and Planning & Scheduling. Wilson Duntez and Hayden Frey completed welding levels 1 & 2 during 2020 and finished welding level 3 during the spring semester. In addition, ABC recognized two high school Course Choice students who excelled in their welding class. Trent Buquoi, Dutchtown High School Senior exceeded expectations of the program by completing all levels of welding during his Junior and Senior year. Faith Baudoin, also a Dutchtown High School Senior excelled and completed two levels of the welding program. She is expected to complete the remaining level this fall. Both students are looking forward to becoming master welders and one day becoming Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI). This won’t be the last time you hear about these two students. Their futures look promising and they are headed for great careers in the industry. Congratulations to all of our 2020 graduates. ABC staff and instructors wish you nothing but success as you move forward in your careers.
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Trent Buquoi
Faith Baudoin
