ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- A new class of 40 Pathways students began work at Anniston Army Depot this week.
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.
Students will be trained one of three disciplines - diesel mechanics, welding or electronics.
The depot has been slowly increasing the number of Pathways students since the program restarted in 2015.
That year, 15 students entered the program. In 2016, 2017 and 2018, the number increased to 20.
The number of students enrolled in the program is based on the number of employees in the production shops who are eligible for retirement.
The students are required to maintain a grade of C or better in each of their core classes and Pathways course and a minimum 2.5 overall grade point average.
Upon graduation from high school, students in good standing may be offered conversion to the technical college portion of the program, which is conducted through Gadsden State Community College.
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