100% Employment Success for SKCTC Turf Management Participants

Published on Jan 15, 2025

Eleven participants recently completed a Turf Management Program through SKCTC Workforce Solutions, with all participants securing employment.

The SKCTC program provided hands-on training in equipment maintenance and safety, aerification, top dressing, irrigation, vegetation control, chemical application and turf maintenance. Participants also engaged in paid on-the-job training, gaining up to 480 hours of practical experience with partnered employers.

“This program demonstrates the value of targeted training and partnerships in addressing workforce needs,” said Sherri Clark, dean of Workforce Solutions. “We’re proud of these participants and their commitment to building skills for success.”

Group photo of students. — Participants of the Turf Management Program, along with Workforce Solutions Project Coordinator Collin Grubb and Instructor Spencer Jones, celebrate the program’s successful completion.

Participants included Marvin Brinyark, Donny Brock, Devon Butcher, James Caldwell, Brandon Gray, Paul Hobbs, Peyton Mason, Greggory Prater, Derrick Smith, Shawn Vaughn and Christopher Wilson. Instructor Spencer Jones supported participants throughout the program, preparing them for opportunities in the field.

The next Turf Management Program begins in February. For more information, contact Collin Grubb, Workforce Solutions project coordinator, at 606.670.5529.