Students from the Repair and Network Technician and Electrical Maintenance Technician programs signed an apprenticeship agreement with Ace Technologies in Hahira to work as Systems Integration Technicians.  The students who participated in the signing ceremony were: John Lippincott, and Elijah Riddle.
 
Ace Technologies is a full service integrator that markets integrated software and hardware systems.  The company installs a wide variety of low voltage communication including, security, and life safety electronic systems.  This also include industrial controls, telecommunications, fire alarm and mass notification, CCTV, and networking.
 
The apprenticeship program through Wiregrass is a method of training individuals in a trade using a combination of on-the-job skills development and classroom/lab related instruction.   Wiregrass currently has nine programs that are approved for the apprenticeship program: Accounting, Automotive Technology, CNC Specialist, Computer Information Systems, Diesel Truck Maintenance, Industrial Systems Technology, Precision Machining and Manufacturing, Telecommunications, and Welding and Joining Technology.  Other area businesses Wiregrass currently has apprenticeship agreements with are: American Drill Bushing Hoist Rings, Ace Electric, TransPower, Cass Burch Dealership, Coyote Manufacturing, Verlyn, and Premium Waters.
 
The apprenticeship program has proven to benefit business and industry in recruiting, training, and retaining highly skilled workers.  Partnering with the college in hiring students through the apprenticeship program has also shown a reduction in turnover costs, higher productivity, and a more diverse workforce.