Jones County College & Career Academy hosted Mock Interview events on Jan. 26 and again on Feb. 3 for high school students in the third level course of their pathway. In total, about 260 students received a professional one-on-one interview – an experience that provided immediate verbal and written feedback from local business and community leaders. Interviewers rated the students on their interview performance and professional dress to determine whether they would hire or not hire the student.
Lisa Collins, CEO of Jones County CCA, stated, “These events assist us in improving students’ employability skills in an authentic way that reinforces classroom instruction. By working together in partnership with our local community, we are helping to ensure a career pipeline with qualified workers for our central Georgia region.”
CTAE Teachers worked with the students on different lessons that help them learn and prepare for their future career. This prep work also helps to assist students with Career Tech Service Organizations regional and state competitive events occurring during this time.
Sincere thanks is given to the following individuals and organizations for their expertise and time: Jordan West-13WMAZ, Kayla Avant-GEICO, Honorable Ed Barbee-Mayor of Gray, Trey Crisp- Middle Georgia State, Sarah Etheridge-Ethica Health, Joe Hanson-L E Schwartz Roofing, Wally Hunter-Perdue (retired), Bryan Hutchinson-First Environmental, Dr. Donna Ingram-Middle Georgia State, Brennan Jackson-UGA J C Extension Coordinator, Teri Wilbur-Middle Georgia State, Kris Towers- BASF, Nitin Kumar-BASF, Jessyca Utley-BASF, Michael Parker-BASF, Jimmy Poe- U S Probation Courts, Sgt. Juan Serrato-Marines Recruiting, Dr. Keri Wilbur- Middle Georgia State, Amanda Worthington-Ethica Health, Eddie Wright-Reeves Construction, Eric Zastawnry-Buzzell Plumbing, Haley Hartley, Emi Collis, Anna Schreckengost, Emily Kimpling – Heart of Georgia Vet, Shana Backus-J C Operations Early Intervention Coordinator, Shelley Dunlap – JCSS Family Engagement Coordinator, Christi Simmons & Steve Foy – James Bates Brannan Groover, Dr. Keri Wilbur- Middle Georgia State, and Ginger Jenkins – JCSS I T Department.
If you would be interested in knowing about upcoming workforce development initiatives at JCCCA, please contact Ms. Cathy Ferguson, Work-Based Learning and Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator at cferguson@jones.k12.ga.us.
