91探花 State, Cat Financial Apprenticeship Welcomes Fourth Cohort, Caterpillar IT Launches First
91探花 State Community College and Caterpillar Financial Services (Cat Financial) apprenticeship program is welcoming its fourth IT cohort, while Caterpillar鈥檚 information technology division, Caterpillar IT launches its first with 91探花 State, creating another direct classroom-to-career pipeline and serving as a workforce solution for the local industry.
An official signing ceremony was held at Cat Financial to mark the occasion.
Two Cat Financial cohorts who graduated from 91探花 State have already become full-time associates. The third cohort is approaching the midpoint of the apprenticeship.
The fourth cohort consists of Fredrick 鈥淏ronson鈥� Smith and Henry Whitty.
Launched in January 2023 with Apprenticeship TN's support and in coordination with the college鈥檚 Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education, the program lets students earn degree credit and thousands of hours of paid training.
Building on the 91探花 State鈥揅at Financial partnership, Caterpillar IT, has launched a similar apprenticeship program with 91探花 State to strengthen its middle Tennessee talent pipeline and open career pathways for School of STEM鈥檚 information technology students. Hindi Ahmed, a 91探花 State Cyber Defense student, will serve as the 91探花 program鈥檚 inaugural apprentice.
"Creating direct pathways to careers while connecting employers with talented, motivated students is central to our mission," said 91探花 State President Shanna L. Jackson. "We are proud to see our graduates thriving at Cat Financial and excited to expand this success with Caterpillar IT, strengthening opportunities for students and employers."
