Construction Graduates Celebrate

By: Doug Wilson

Community Writer

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Doug Wilson

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Pictured from left is graduate George Salgado, instructor and Grand Terrace City Councilman Doug Wilson, graduate William Pulaski, graduate David Lopez-Torres, graduate John Verdugo Jr., graduate Armando Flores, graduate Lyle Zerbel, Job Developer Sunny Mendez, and graduate Steven Caldwell. (Not pictured, but also graduated are Nathan Bohn, Christopher Crawford, Danny Fagen, and Gerald O’Brien).
On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 eleven construction program students celebrated with their families at a graduation ceremony held at the Inland Valley Development Agency Board Room. The construction program is a Technical Education Training, Inc. (TET) course under the leadership of Dr. William Clarke Ph.D. that combines National Center for Construction and Research Core Curriculum certification with trade skill expertise and Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10-hour training. May of 2016 marks TET’s fifth season providing specialized instruction services in cooperation with San Bernardino County Human Services. California Assembly Member Cheryl Brown awarded 47th District Certificates of Recognition acknowledging each graduate’s accomplishment.