Today, Great Bay Community College faculty and staff gathered to wish Professor Kevin Behnke a well-earned retirement.

For more than 20 years, Professor Behnke introduced students to the field of Information Systems Technology and was instrumental in developing Great Bay's Cybersecurity Program. Before joining Great Bay, he brought deep industry experience as a technical trainer, support engineer, and courseware and program developer.

Beyond the classroom, Professor Behnke was known for building meaningful connections with local employers, opening doors for his students well beyond graduation.

The Great Bay community is fortunate that his story here is not quite finished. Professor Behnke will continue as an Adjunct Professor, so be sure to congratulate him the next time you see him around campus!

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132 apprentices graduated from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - PNSY last week in 21 trades, and Great Bay Community College is proud to be part of making that happen.

Great Bay partners with the shipyard and York County Community College - Wells, Maine to provide the academic training component of the shipyard's four-year trades apprenticeship program. Combined with on-the-job learning under experienced mentors, the program prepares participants to become journey-level workers with a deep understanding of their craft.

As Shipyard Commander Capt. Jesse Nice put it to graduates: "The sailors aboard these boats are relying on you. Every repair you make, every standard you uphold, ensures they accomplish their mission and return home safely."

Congratulations to all 132 graduates. This is workforce development that truly matters.

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