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Page 10 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, November 16-November 22, 2023 Two apprentices in the Apprenticeship Cleve- land program at Cleveland Community College showed off their skills at the North Carolina State Fair in October. Maddox Brown and Ben Ledbetter competed in the HVAC-R competi- tion hosted by the North Carolina Community College System and Apprenticeship NC. Brown, an apprentice with Shelby Heating and Air, fi nished third in the competition. Led- better, an apprentice with Miller & Condrey HVAC/Refrigeration, fi nished sixth. "The state fair was a great chance for me to show my skills and show off how good our col- lege's program is," said Brown. "I enjoyed get- ting to show off the success of the apprentice- ship program at Cleveland Community College. The state fair is something that I think every apprentice at Cleveland should want to go and compete in." Ledbetter thanked his employer and CCC for the apprenticeship opportunity. "The state fair competition was a good chance to demon- strate what I have learned in class as well as in the fi eld," he said. "I thought it was a very worthwhile experience and I was grateful and honored to represent my company and school in the competition." Brown and Ledbetter had to go through 13 stations in the competition. Each station tested different skills that they would use on the job, such as talking to customers, brazing and fl ar- ing skills (joining copper tubing by brazing and fl are fi ttings) and troubleshooting skills. They also had to take a written knowledge test on basic and advanced refrigeration. "I am proud of Ben and Maddox for repre- senting Cleveland Community College and their employers to a high standard that shows our students' willingness to learn on the job and in the classroom," said Russ Hamilton, air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration in- structor. This was CCC's fi rst year participating in the competition. Leaders of Apprenticeship Cleveland said the competition showcases the effectiveness of programs like Apprenticeship Cleveland and the skills students acquire. Ap- prenticeship opportunities play a pivotal role in shaping the future of learners, allowing them to pursue their educational goals and embark on promising career paths. "It was an excellent opportunity for our local apprentices to show off trade knowledge and skills while representing themselves and their community at the state level," said Josh Har- rison, operations manager of Shelby Heating and Air. According to the North Carolina Community College System's website, this annual event featured more than 100 apprentices competing for cash and prizes in a variety of skilled trades over fi ve days. In addition to the HVAC-R com- petition, apprentices competed in electrical, carpentry, plumbing and masonry events. To learn more about Apprenticeship Cleve- land go to clevelandcc.edu/continuing-educa- tion/apprenticeships. Submitted by Paula Vess Two apprentices, in the HVAC-R program at Cleveland Community College Maddox Brown, left and Ben Ledbetter, right participated in Apprenticeship NC's annual North Carolina State Fair competition. They both fi nished in the top 10! Local Apprentices Earn Top Honors in Statewide Competition Russell Moore & iiird tyme out Darren nicholson band 7:30 pm 2024 20 th jan. www.foundationshows.org the foundation performing arts center on the campus of isothermal community college spindale, nc AND THE FOUNDATION PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Come out and support Grassroots Radio! Puzzled by Your Health Insurance Options? Let us help you put all the pieces in place. Our agents can advise and direct you through the hassle of the current marketplace plans! WITHERSPOON INSURANCE AGENCY 125 N. 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