Five current and former Jones County High School students answer questions from College and Career Academy board chairman Kris Towers during the lieutenant governor’s annual summit, which was held in Gray at Butler Hall Sept. 29. The venue was packed to standing-room-only for the event. COURTESY OF GEORGIA SENATE PRESS OFFICE
Sadie Bowers speaks about her experience with the CNA pathway that certified her to work in skilled nursing facilities. COURTESY OF GEORGIA SENATE PRESS OFFICE
Bryce Harrison completed the construction pathway and is employed by C.W. Mathews after graduating from JCHS. COURTESY OF GEORGIA SENATE PRESS OFFICE
Jacob Fordham learned welding while at the College and Career Academy and is working on an apprenticeship with Yancey Brothers. COURTESY OF GEORGIA SENATE PRESS OFFICE
Lexi Kiser graduated with certifications in welding and has earned more certifications since starting her job at General Steel. COURTESY OF GEORGIA SENATE PRESS OFFICE
MacKenzie Woodward started her own business in 2020 while still in high school and is using skills learned at JCHS to be successful. COURTESY OF GEORGIA SENATE PRESS OFFICE
Downtown Gray’s Butler Hall was the site of the 15th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Business and Education Summit, hosted in partnership with the Jones County College and Career Academy.
The theme was connecting business and education to develop opportunities for the next generation of workers while keeping Georgia the best state to do business, a title it has held for nine years....
