WCCS student hired at Lear Corporation as apprentice

A Wallace Community College Selma (WCCS) electrical technology student has become the first apprentice to be hired at Lear Corporation-Selma.  

Jayven Williams, a graduate of Wilcox Central High School, was hired in December after being interviewed and evaluated. 

“Williams was selected through interviews and a skills and knowledge evaluation,” said Kendale Callen, who is Maintenance Manager at Lear. “He has adjusted well and he’s doing an outstanding job and we forward to additional partnerships with the college.”

Callen reached out to WCCS to partner with them on an apprenticeship program after Lear experienced a shortage in staff. Williams completed the electrical program in December. 

“I’m learning something new everyday," Williams said. "Due to COVID-19, it was difficult to apply what we were learning in class into real life situations but, this opportunity allows me to gain hands-on knowledge.”

WCCS announced a partnership with the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship in December 2019 to prepare students for the workforce with classroom instruction and training on the job. 

“The partnership with Lear Corporation is a shining example of how we continue to ensure that our students have greater access and greater opportunities as they enter the world of work,” said WCCS President Dr. James Mitchell.