Daniel Bratcher And Jeremy Wendt On Outreach At TCAT

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Jeremy Wendt sits down with Warren County native, Daniel Bratcher, to explore his journey from machinist student—following in his father's footsteps at TCAT McMinnville—to now overseeing outreach and partnerships. They dive into dual-enrollment programs across regional schools, TCAT’s diverse vocational offerings, and how collaborations with local businesses and high schools equip students for direct entry into the workforce.

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