Perry County native Jonathan Hurt was recently honored during Hazard Community and Technical College’s Going Pro Signing Day as he prepares to enter a career as a diesel technology professional.
Jonathan Hurt grew up in rural Perry County. During his childhood, his father drove trucks across the country. Hurt always looked forward to his return home.
“Yeah, my dad was a truck driver,” he said of his lifelong interest in diesel technology. “When he’d get home after a trip, I’d help him work on his truck.”
After completing high school at age 16, Hurt knew he was ready to pursue his dreams. He chose to complete Hazard Community & Technical College’s diesel technology program, according to a statement from HCTC.
The program, the statement said, prepares students to analyze malfunctions, repair issues, maintain equipment and work on various equipment. Students receive instruction and experience in systems including diesel engines, fuel injection, onboard computers, transmissions, steering, suspension and brakes.
“I’d highly recommend it. Dylan [Blankenship] takes his time and he cares about teaching you,” Hurt said. “I like how he teaches.”
HCTC honored Hurt during a Going Pro Signing Day event on-site at his employer, Western Branch Diesel, on April 12. The event was part of the college’s latest series which recognizes students entering the workforce in critical areas, including transportation and logistics.
Hurt, Justin Addison (who represented his employer), Blankenship and HCTC President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jennifer Lindon were in attendance. All four attended HCTC or a community college.
“This event exemplifies our work of providing quality technical education and meeting our communities’ workforce needs,” Lindon said. “Throughout April and always, we will celebrate the hard work of our students.”
For more information about the diesel technology program, visit the Hazard Community & Technical College Diesel Technology webpage. Additionally, you may contact Dylan Blankenship, diesel technology program coordinator, by phone at, (606) 487-3329, or email, [email protected].
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