RCC substation graduate receives prime tutorial honor

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

Vega-Vazquez was acknowledged in April because the 2023 Educational Excellence Award winner for RichmondCC. This award is offered to high-achieving college students within the N.C. Neighborhood 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 discipline {of electrical} testing.

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

“Once I obtained 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 by 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 dwelling to Richmond County and began working at a rooster farm and in building. After speaking to household and pals, he determined to return to RichmondCC and enroll within the EUSRT program.

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

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

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