ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- A new class of 20 Pathways students began work at Anniston Army Depot this month.
The Student Educational Employment Program began in January 2001. Now called Pathways, it is a three-phase program beginning with training high school students who then progress to a technical college education and, finally, full-time employment at the depot if a position is available.
The spots are highly competitive and students must apply through USA Jobs.
The number of slots available for the program each year is driven by the depot's mission needs, as are the programs students are placed in.
For the first time since the Pathways program restarted in 2015, students will be trained in all five of the possible disciplines - diesel mechanics, welding, electronics, machining and hydraulics/pneumatics.
"You have the best staff to make you the best-trained technician in your chosen area," Thyris Banks, the depot's operations officer told the students during orientation. "Our goal is to make you the best employee you can be.
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