Career Launch Signing Day 2026
On May 11th we will be celebrated recent graduates who are entering careers in manufacturing, nursing, logistics, truck driving, and more. This event, known as Career Launch Signing Day, was designed to celebrate these driven young individuals who have chosen to pursue in-demand regional careers and have now secured employment with local employers.
During the event students will take center stage to sign an empowering “work ready” pledge and received a special certificate from the Adams County Career Guidance Team. This event is made possible through the collaborative effort among the Adams County Career Guidance Team, GREDF, QAVTC, and John Wood Community College.
If you are interested in learning more and participating, please reach out to Madison Peters, Vice President.
Photos below are from Career Launch Signing Day 2025. Each student has chosen to enter an in-demand career and are being hired by a local employer.
The event emulates National Signing Day and recognizes students entering the workforce who chose an in demand regional career, and are now being hired by a local employer.
At Career Launch Signing Day students newly hired, along with the companies they work for, will sign an empowering work ready pledge. Each newly hired student will also receive a special certificate from the Adams County Works (ACW) team and partners.
Partners: Great River Economic Development Foundation, John Wood Community College & Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center
The event recognizes students entering into careers in transportation, distribution & logistics (TDL), manufacturing, health science and agriculture.
Career Signing Day 2026 will be happening on May 11th. If you hire a graduating high school senior or graduates from John Wood Community College recently please reach out to us to participate in the event next year. We are looking to celebrate individuals who have gained technical skills through Career and Technical Education, or are simply entering the workforce following high school graduation.
If you are interested in learning more and participating, please reach out to Madison Peters, Vice President.