SundayAugust 17, 2025

‘Unsung hero’ students prepare for careers

By: Dave Thompson|May 9, 2024
|7 min read
  • Bookmark

    • Honesty Johnston of Davenport shows her letter of intent on Wednesday, May 8, during the Quad Cities High School Apprenticeship Signing Day at the Vibrant Arena at The Mark in Moline. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

    Every local student has a story about why they want to be in a job apprenticeship program with an area employer.

    For Drew Wise of Moline, the thought of welding for a living “just clicked” with him. For Jacob Mcleod of Rockridge, Illinois, his love of working on cars led him to an apprenticeship program. And for Honesty Johnston of Davenport, it’s all about…

    QCBJ Logo

    Want to Read More?

    Get immediate, unlimited access to all subscriber content and much more.

    Learn more in our subscriber FAQ.

    Subscribe
    OR
    Login
    Unparalleled business coverage of the Quad CitiesImmediate access to subscriber-only content on our website.52 issues per year delivered digitally, in print or both.Support locally owned and operated journalism.

    Do you want to read and share this article without a paywall?

    Click here to purchase a paywall bypass link
    Read More stories by Dave Thompson.
    Forgot your password?