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WHS senior Trevor McEvoy awarded Central Community College's NMC Sponsorship Program!

Sponsorship valued at over $15,000 fully funds applied science degree study in CCC's diesel technology program & provides post-degree employment at NMC

February 27, 2018

Warrior senior Trevor McEvoy has been awarded the NMC Sponsorship Program for a fully-funded study in the diesel technology program at Central Community College. The sponsorship is worth over $15,000!

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Warrior senior Trevor McEvoy has been awarded the NMC Sponsorship Program for a fully-funded study in the diesel technology program at Central Community College. The sponsorship is worth over $15,000!

According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, diesel mechanics and technicians are in high demand across America. The industry is about to get one of Wahoo's finest!

Warrior senior Trevor McEvoy has been accepted into the Nebraska Machinery Company (NMC) Sponsorship Program for an Applied Science Degree in the Diesel Technology Program at Central Community College in Hastings!

McEvoy’s sponsorship is valued at over $15,000!

This Central Community College program provides the training needed to begin a high-paying career as a diesel technician. Students develop professional skills through hands-on work on all systems of diesel construction equipment, farm tractors and trucks, including air conditioning, computerized fuel systems, diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulics and power trains.

NMC has partnered with colleges across the Midwest for 20 years, supporting students who choose to begin a career in Diesel Technology.

McEvoy’s two-year fully-funded sponsorship includes two paid summer internships, paid tuition/books/fees/uniforms (est. $10,000 value), Toolbox and tools provided (est. $5,000 value), personalized mentoring during the summers as well as the school year, opportunity to earn an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Diesel Technology, and employment and career progression opportunities at NMC!

For the WHS staff, this is another student success to celebrate!

"I am super excited to receive this news!" commented WHS Guidance Counselor John Harris. "It is because of companies like NMC, reaching out to students in high school, that this type of opportunity becomes a reality. Trevor will be a fantastic addition to the NMC team. He has worked very hard on all aspects of his application, and is thrilled to be recognized as a recipient of this sponsorship."

Congratulations Trevor on this impressive accomplishment!