The GCA Trades Academy presented 37 level completion certificates to students at its Tiyan Training Facility on Wednesday, March 1.

The students receiving the certificates completed courses in the CORE curriculum, erosion and sediment control, safety, HVAC, heavy equipment operation, and project management.

The courses were funded by various agencies and programs including the U.S. Veteran’s Administration, the Guam Economic Development Authority, the Guam Transportation Training Program, the Guam Department of Education, and the Lt. Governor’s office.

Presenting the certificates were Bert Johnston, GCA Trades Academy education director, Bill Beery, GCA Trades Academy board of trustees chairman; Monty McDowell, GCA Trades Academy board of trustees member; Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio; Judith Won Pat, Guam Department of Education, acting superintendent; and Mary Okada, Guam Community College president and GCA Trades Academy board of trustees member.