RCC substation graduate receives prime educational honor

HAMLET — Lorenzo Vega-Vazquez of Ellerbe graduated from Richmond Group Faculty’s Electrical Utility Substation and Relay Know-how (EUSRT) program final Friday carrying the Tutorial Excellence Award medal that he obtained for his scholastic achievements.

Vega-Vazquez was acknowledged in April because the 2023 Tutorial Excellence Award winner for RichmondCC. This award is offered to high-achieving college students within the N.C. Group Faculty System. Vega-Vazquez accomplished with an A in each class.

Vega-Vazquez might be transferring to Massachusetts in June to work for American Electrical Testing, a pacesetter within the subject {of electrical} testing.

Three years in the past, nonetheless, Vega-Vazquez was transferring down a distinct profession path. He had simply graduated from the Richmond Early Faculty Excessive Faculty (REaCH) program with an Affiliate in Science diploma and a certificates in Mechanical Engineering. He had deliberate to proceed his schooling on the College of North Carolina-Charlotte to get a bachelor’s diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

“Once I bought to UNCC, all of my lessons have been on-line (on account of COVID), and we even tried to do the labs on-line,” Vega-Vazquez mentioned. “Roughly midway via my first semester, I made a decision that it was not the suitable time for me to attend the college and dropped out.”

Vega-Vazquez returned residence to Richmond County and began working at a hen farm and in building. After speaking to household and buddies, he determined to return to RichmondCC and enroll within the EUSRT program.

“After the primary semester in this system, I actually started to take pleasure in the subject material,” Vega-Vazquez mentioned.

Along with his diploma now in hand and a job ready for him in Massachusetts, Vega-Vazquez mentioned he’s actually excited to start out his profession as a relay technician.

To study extra in regards to the Electrical Utility Substation & Relay Know-how program, name (910) 410-1700 or go to the Hamlet Campus for a tour of this system. You may also go to www.richmondcc.edu to finish a free software on-line. Registration for fall semester is underway. Fall lessons begin Aug. 16.