06/02/2026
π Congratulations to Our SEED 2026 Students! π
James Sprunt Community College recently hosted the Southeastern Education & Economic Development (SEED) 2026 Kickoff Event at Monk Auditorium, welcoming students, families, community partners, and special guests as they celebrated the start of an exciting summer of learning and career exploration.
SEED is a summer academy for high school students and recent graduates interested in careers in agriculture and advanced manufacturing. Participants will receive hands-on training, paid work experience, industry field trips, classroom instruction from professionals, and opportunities to earn college credits that can transfer into apprenticeship or associate degree programs.
We are proud to recognize the following James Sprunt Community College students who were selected for the SEED 2026 program:
βοΈ Hailey Cavenaugh
βοΈ Aaron Guadrado-Corona
βοΈ Caleb Graham
βοΈ Owen Green
βοΈ Lindsey Hatcher
βοΈ Maci Lovette
βοΈ Hunter Nelbach
βοΈ Rodrigo Reyes
βοΈ Madelyn Sawyer
βοΈ Ady Spence
βοΈ Olivia Summerlin
βοΈ Alondra Vasquez
The kickoff event featured special guests, including Dr. Kristie Sauls, Vice President of Academic and Student Services at Wayne Community College, along with representatives from Wayne Community College and Sampson Community College.
Congratulations to these outstanding students as they begin this valuable opportunity to gain skills, experience, and exposure to high-demand careers. We look forward to seeing all they accomplish this summer! π±π