Thirteen contracting interns were officially welcomed into the fold of U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center , Huntsville during a graduation ceremony at the Center May 6.
Graduates Michael Ashworth, Christina Bott-Lamb, Jonathan Brown, Jeffery Byrd, Joshua Clark, Thomas Delaney, Timothy Griffin, Raven Nall, Patluke Ragucci and Joaquin Tucker stepped forward individually to receive certificates and handshakes from Huntsville Center leadership as recognition of accomplishments were read to the audience.
Charles Ford, Huntsville Center programs director said he is amazed at the amount of work the interns have contributed to the Army, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Huntsville Center.
“If you are willing to take on the challenges here (as interns), then you will have a great career (in contracting),” he said.
Center Contracting director John Mayes said the graduating interns were all hired under the Army Civilian Training, Education and Development System, a requirements-based system that ensures planned development of civilian members of the force through a blending of progressive and sequential work assignments, formal training, and self-development for individuals as they progress from entry level to key positions.
“It’s a great accomplishment to go through a three or four year intern program,” Mayes said during the ceremony. “Each of you has accomplished a lot of hands-on work during your time here and that work translates into great experience to drive your careers.”
Of the thirteen graduates, Andrew Cameron, Richard Himebrook and Kelly Stell were unable to attend the ceremony.