July 29, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
The DeKalb Utility District, in collaboration with the State of Tennessee, has created and registered an official apprenticeship program for Water Systems Operations Specialists.
“Jon Foutch, the General Manager at DUD, was instrumental in this process resulting in the signing of the new apprentice, Thomas (Brey) Dedmon,” said Ellie Buckner, MBA Business Services Marketing Coordinator of Workforce Connections.
“As a part of his apprenticeship, Brey learned his position and attended classes to become a better employee while on staff as a paid employee. He will receive a national credential upon the completion of his apprenticeship. Workforce Connections was privileged to fund Brey as he completes his apprenticeship and looks forward to providing Smithville with future on-the-job training opportunities,” said Buckner.