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Fort Hays Tech | Northwest Celebrates Students Signing on National CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day

GOODLAND, KS (04/11/2025 ) — Fort Hays Tech | Northwest proudly participated in the 2025 NC3 National CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day, joining hundreds of schools across the country in honoring students who have committed to their future through career and technical education.

In a ceremony held on campus, students signed their official letters of intent to attend Fort Hays Tech | NW this fall, taking the next big step toward meaningful careers in skilled trades, health sciences, and applied technologies.

“Our students are choosing a future built on purpose, passion, and a commitment to excellence,” Jason Showalter, Vice President of Student & Academic Advancement. “We’re proud to welcome them to Fort Hays Tech | Northwest and celebrate their decision to invest in themselves and their communities through hands-on, high-demand career training.”

This national signing day mirrors the excitement of athletic signings, placing a spotlight on students pursuing technical education and recognizing the vital role these careers play in strengthening the American workforce.

NC3 (National Coalition of Certification Centers) organizes the annual event in partnership with industry leaders, highlighting the importance of certifications and skilled workforce development.

Fort Hays Tech | NW is proud to support students from across the region, as they step into programs designed to launch futures and power industries.  “Where futures are built,” starts here.

Congratulations to the students who participated that will be attending Fort Hays Tech | Northwest in the Fall:

Wyatt

Arntt

Goodland

KS

KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

Hugo

Flores

Burlington

CO

KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

Faith

Glasco

Bird City

KS

COSMETOLOGY

Lars

Grahn

Vilas

CO

KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

Lindsay

Henggeler

Woodland Park

CO

COSMETOLOGY

Deagon

Herl

Hoxie

KS

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

Adriano

Herrera

Garden City

KS

KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

Daniel

Huston

Vilas

CO

COMPUTER GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY

Xavier

Jackson

Goodland

KS

PLUMBING

Patrick

Johnson

Grinnell

KS

KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

Riley

Klinzmann

St. Francis

KS

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

Aurora

Licano

Lamar

CO

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION

Rivver

Long

Stockton

KS

WELDING

Ty

Mari

Kirk

CO

KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

Alejandro

Martinez

Oakley

KS

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Samuel

McCune

Plainville

KS

PRECISION AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY

Mahra

Padgett

Saint Francis

KS

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Barrett

Schlosser

Goodland

KS

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Michael

Smith

Tribune

KS

WELDING

Devan

Soukup

Garden City

KS

KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

Zach

Thorson

Goodland

KS

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

Hadassah

Waak

Woodland Park

CO

CHILD CARE SPECIALIST

Ethan

Weinman

Colby

KS

WELDING

Kyler

Wilcox

Tribune

KS

KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

Caleb

Beisner

Oberlin

KS

WELDING

Dwayne

Martinez

Garden City

KS

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

 

For more information about NC3 National Signing Day visit: https://nc3.net/signingday/about-the-event/

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