The Meskwaki Apprenticeship Program celebrated the accomplishments of its newest graduates during the Meskwaki Apprenticeship Graduation Award Ceremony on July 23, 2026, at the Meskwaki Apprenticeship Lower Barn.
Family members, friends, mentors, and community members gathered to recognize the hard work and dedication of this year’s graduates, Jasmine Davenport, who completed the Carpentry Apprenticeship, and Vaughn Witcher, who completed the Pest Control Apprenticeship. In addition, Craft Education Certificates were awarded to apprentices who successfully completed various levels of their training.
The ceremony honored each graduate’s commitment to developing valuable trade skills through hands-on training and education. Their achievements represent an important milestone in their professional journeys and reflect the continued success of the Meskwaki Apprenticeship Program in preparing a skilled workforce for the future.
Congratulations to Jasmine Davenport and Vaughn Witcher on this well-deserved accomplishment, and best wishes as they begin the next chapter of their careers.
Vaughn Witcher – Pest Control Diploma
Jasmine Davenport – Carpentry Diploma
Michael Youngbear – Carpentry Level 3
Dante Davenport – Carpentry Level 3
Pedro Alamo – Carpentry Level 3
Albert Medina – Carpentry Level 4
Wade Brown – Electrical Level 3
Alina Davenport – Electrical Level 4
Luis Rubio – Electrical Level 4
Francisco Lasley-Santos – HVAC Level 1
Elwood Roberts – Plumbing Level 3