Carl D. Perkins students attend unveiling of “Appalachia Proud” branding
On Feb. 17, Carl D. Perkins Office Administration student Dimitri Bien-Aime and Culinary Arts student Jazzmine Mathis traveled to Hindman, Ky., with Perkins Business Community Liaison Jimmie Slone to attend the unveiling of the state’s “Appalachia Proud” brand to boost agriculture in Eastern Kentucky.The students heard from Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, who discussed the revitalization of Eastern Kentucky’s economy through agriculture and getting young people involved by working with community colleges, high schools and activating Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters in every school district in the region. Students also got to visit Kentucky vendors from 37 different counties. The vendors offered products made in their county; the products included but were not limited to honey, jams, candy, locally grown produce and crafts.
Students Bien-Aime and Mathis both stated that they had a “better understanding of Kentucky’s culture by attending this event.”
The students also had an opportunity to talk with McConnell and Paul about their accomplishments while attending the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center and their future plans once completing the program.
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| Carl D. Perkins BCL Jimmie Slone and students Jazzmine Mathis and Dimitri Bien-Aime meet with Sen. Rand Paul, left, and Sen. Mitch McConnell during the unveiling of the "Appalachia Proud" branding. |
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