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Signing Day for Youth Apprentices

Aiden Russell Signs with
Rick Breeding Excavating, Inc.

Aiden Russell, a rising senior at Colonel Richardson High
School, recently signed a Youth Apprenticeship contract with
Rick Breeding, owner of Rick Breeding Excavating, Inc., in
Denton, Maryland.

To finalize the apprenticeship agreement, a signing ceremony

was held at Rick Breeding Excavating, Inc. Mr. Breeding,
Aiden, Aiden’s mother Julie MacDonald, father Jason
Russell, grandmother Jill Phelps, Caroline Superintendent
Derek Simmons, Principal Jared Sherman, Counselor Jen
Reed, and Coordinator of Career Readiness Eric Cook were
in attendance. Aiden Russell, a rising senior at Colonel Richardson High School,
recently signed a Youth Apprenticeship contract with Rick Breeding,
Rick Breeding Excavating, Inc., is the fi rst business owner of Rick Breeding Excavating, Inc., in Denton. Pictured: Jen
associated with Caroline County Public School’s Youth Reed, School Counselor, Eric Cook, Coordinator of Career Readiness,
Apprenticeship to sign a second agreement. Th e company Aiden Russell, Rick Breeding, Owner, Julie MacDonald, Jill Phelps,
signed an agreement with North Caroline High School Jason Russell, family, Jared Sherman, Principal, and Derek Simmons,
senior Ryan Snyder in the fall of 2022. At the current Superintendent.

signing, Mr. Breeding reflected that the company had a good
experience with the program.
Dr. Simmons thanked Mr. Breeding for his partnership. “Th e
program is growing as prominent businesses like this work
with us,” he said. “We look forward to continued growth and
support from the community.”

For rising juniors or seniors who are interested in
youth apprenticeship, or for general information
about the Youth Apprenticeship Program, visit the
CCPS Youth Apprenticeship page. Local businesses
interested in participating in a Youth Partnership
should contact Eric Cook, cook.eric@ccpsstaff .org.

BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING DATES 2024
Regular Meeting Work Session
August 6 None
September 3 September 17
October 1 October 15

November 5 November 19
December 3 None
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