Apprenticeship
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
November 12 – 18, 2018
"ApprenticeshipUSA offers employers in every industry the tools to develop a highly skilled workforce to help grow their business. For workers, ApprenticeshipUSA offers opportunities to earn a salary while learning the skills necessary to succeed in high-demand careers. ApprenticeshipUSA exemplifies high standards, instructional rigor and quality training. Whether you are an employer looking to hire, train or retain a skilled workforce, or a worker looking for a new career in a well-paying occupation, ApprenticeshipUSA will help you achieve your goals." Source: Department of Labor ApprenticeshipUSA website
The University of Arkansas Facilities Management Apprenticeship Program was begun in 1973 and continues today. Over the past 43 years, more than 100 employees have completed the Apprenticeship Program in fields, such as: carpentry, electrical, locksmithing, painting, environmental compliance, HVAC, boiler operation, plumbing, welding, and sheet metal fabrication.
This week, in particular, we wish to honor our current employees who launched their careers through apprenticeships:
Don Wall
Electrical
1974
Warren Pingel
Carpentry
1976
Dee King
Electrical
1978
Daniel Kyger
Plumbing
1978
Scott Tomlinson
Electrical
1980
Billy Moore (MCC)
Plumbing
1981
Eddie Woods
Plumbing
1981
Greg Gabbard
Plumbing
1982
Jackie Wills
Brick Masonry
1982
Clyde Davis
Carpentry
1984
Kenny Williams
HVAC
1984
Jess Goodman
Welding
1985
Terry Owens
Electrical
1985
Kelley Sharp
Plumbing
1985
Randy Porter
Plumbing
1988
Randy Copeland
Electrical
1989
Jay Shackelford
Plumbing
1990
Paul Hill
Painting
1991
Rodney Hughes
Electrical
1991
Randy Luper
Electrical
1991
Mark Billingslea
Environmental Compliance
1992
Randy Canfield
Environmental Compliance
1992
Darryl Carpenter
Hazardous Materials
1992
John Falkner
HVAC
1992
Rick Gragg
HVAC
1992
Gordon Harriman
HVAC
1992
Rick Hopkins
Environmental Compliance
1992
Jeff Knight
Carpentry
1992
Bruce McNully
HVAC
1992
Jackie Patterson
HVAC
1992
Jackson Rochier
Plumbing
1992
David Tabor
HVAC
1992
Earl Perkins
Carpentry
1993
Calvin Sharp
HVAC
1993
Billy Fitts
Welding / Locksmithing
1994
Randall Ramey
Electrical
1994
Jonathan Andrews
HVAC
1995
Kelly Conner
Environmental Compliance
1995
Brian Gray
HVAC
1995
Kim Williams
Carpentry
1995
Mike Ball
Electrical
1996
Rodney Counts
Carpentry
1996
Lyndall Watkins
HVAC
1996
Alex Ford III
Painting
1997
Randy Hyler
Plumbing
1997
Brian Samuels
HVAC
1997
Kevin Shackelford
HVAC
1997
Greg Slane
Carpentry
1997
Jeff Bell
Plumbing
1998
Chad Cody
Electrical
1998
Denny Kaney
Painting
1998
Rob Roberts
Electronic Engineering
1998
Rusty Wills
Carpentry
1998
Jeremy Bowerman
Electrical
1999
Jeremy McAtee
Sheet Metal Fabrication
1999
Craig McCoy
Electrical
1999
Gary Williams
Painting
1999
Darrell Barron
HVAC
2000
Farron Downes
Electrical
2000
Mike Harriman
Carpentry
2000
Richard Lundstrom
Electrical
2000
Lonnie Luper
Painting
2000
Jason Pifer
Painting
2000
Benny Baker
Plumbing
2002
Bryan Rogers
Electrical
2003
Blake Pannell
Electrical
2004
Chuck Hunton
Electrical
2006
Doyle Baker
Plumbing
2008
Ben Doudna
Plumbing
2008
Darrick Gragg
HVAC
2008
James Hamilton
Electrical
2008
Robert (Bob) Moler
Plumbing
2008
Jose Aguayo
Electrical
2009
Robbie Pierson
Plumbing
2009
Mike Ihne
HVAC
2010
Cody Shepherd
Plumbing
2011
Mike Leslie
Sheet Metal Fabrication
2012
Asa Chipouras (MCC)
Electrical
2013
Johnmark Eneks
HVAC
2013
Cody Thomas
HVAC
2017
Current Apprentices:
Thomas Alvey
Electrical
Marcus Bell
Electrical