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探花约啪 Tech Celebrates Workforce Development and Community Education Graduates at Spring 2026 Ceremonies

June 17, 2026

探花约啪 celebrated 1,339 graduates who completed Workforce Development and Community Education (WDCE) programs. Graduates from these programs represent over 20 short-term training and certification programs, such as certified nursing assistant, HVAC technician, phlebotomy technician, construction technology, and ABE/GED (Adult Basic Education).

The first ceremony was held on May 5 to celebrate 449 graduates from the Stanton Campus. Kenneth Colon, a graduate from the patient care technician (PCT) program, was this year's student speaker. He talked about the importance of saying yes at a time in his life when he didn't know what was next.

"When I was admitted to the PCT program, without hesitation, I said yes," he said. "Yes to being uncomfortable, yes to stepping through that open door, and yes to a new beginning. Saying yes can be scary; it can lead you to failure or to success. But you never know what saying yes will bring you until you take the opportunity."

The WDCE graduation ceremony at the George Campus in Wilmington was held on May 27 and celebrated 182 graduates. Dr. Brittany Powell, a proud alumna of 探花约啪 Tech's Upward Bound program, was the guest speaker.

She reminisced fondly about her time accompanying her mother, a 探花约啪 Tech grad, to classes while she was a student.

"Every classroom my mom took me to, every meal we ate in her car, every night I sat here in the 探花约啪 Tech writing center doing my homework while she was getting help with hers – she showed me what it looked like to stay committed, focused, and keep going even when life doesn't slow down," said Powell. "That kind of discipline doesn't just get you through a moment; it changes the trajectory of your life. And that sacrifice and discipline is why you're here tonight."

The Owens Campus in Georgetown celebrated 529 students who received certificates for program completion through Workforce Development during the past academic year at a ceremony held on June 3. Peter Gallion, who successfully completed the heavy equipment operator program, served as the student speaker.

After spending more than 14 years in the casino industry and more than 20 years in construction, Gallion realized he needed a change and wanted to build something different for his future, which led him to 探花约啪 Tech.

"I chose 探花约啪 Tech because it offered more than just training – it offered a path forward – and this program delivered," said Gallion. "It gave me not just the fundamentals of operating heavy equipment, but something just as important – confidence. Confidence to step into a completely new field and know that I could do the job safely, correctly, and professionally.

"I've already taken the next step into this field and am currently working at DelDOT. I plan to keep building on what I started here, gaining experience, improving my skills, and continuing to grow in this industry, because this isn't just a job — it's a career."

The final WDCE graduation ceremony was held on June 10 at the Terry Campus in Dover, celebrating 179 graduates from 14 programs. The ceremony featured four student speakers representing various programs: Isabella Franklin, ABE/GED; Jadyn Mathis, Allied Health Patient Care Technician High School Pathway; Rosiah Scott, Classic Upward Bound; and Christopher Cuellar, Allied Health.

During his remarks, Cuellar reflected on overcoming challenges and gaining confidence throughout his time in the program.

"There were moments when I doubted myself and wondered whether I truly belonged in the field, but this program taught me something much greater than how to draw blood," said Cuellar. "It taught me that success is built through determination, consistency, and the willingness to keep moving forward, even when things feel uncomfortable or uncertain."

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