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A graduation ceremony was held at the Millbury training center where more than 100 of the newly minted journey level carpenters were surrounded and celebrated by friends, family and union Brothers and Sisters.

Successful completion of the apprenticeship program requires four years of comprehensive workshop learning led by NASCTF instructors and employment with union employers on sites throughout the region. Graduates have now earned the right to the full journey level wage and benefit package and can look forward to a rewarding career wherever they choose to take their skills.

Congratulations to the following graduates for earning special recognition:

• Carpenter Golden Hammer: Jackeline Ramos, Local 339
• Pile Driver Golden Hammer: Emily Porter, Local 56
• Floorcoverer Golden Hammer: Shamanique Knighton, Local 2168
• Leadership and Mentoring Distinction Award: Jose Aquilar, Local 2168
• Amelia Phinney Scholarship: Samantha Butler, Local 346
• Zachary Constant Award: Juan Valencia Rojas, Local 336