8/20/26
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC), Henry County Sheriff Wayne Davis, and staff at Henry County’s Adult Detention Center (HCADC) celebrated the graduation of its second cohort of students on Friday following their completion of the Greenlee Industrial Wiring program instituted by an agreement between P&HCC and Henry County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) in November 2024.
Benjamin Adams, Justin Harris, Daniel Hedrick, Alexis Hodge, Marcus Moore, and Michael Prunty all earned AC/DC certifications. Adams, Harris and Prunty also earned Greenlee certifications.
Instructor Tim Forbes, who worked with the students at HCADC in P&HCC’s mobile lab, shared a message with the graduates prior to the award of their certificates: “I want to say thank you to the three students who completed the Greenlee class – it was a long sixteen weeks and you made it. You did your best, took it seriously, and I appreciate that. All six students completed the AC/DC class. You took the time to learn and ask questions and I look forward to helping you all find a job.”
P&HCC President Dr. Greg Hodges presented the graduates with certificates and congratulated them on their accomplishment saying, “We are so proud of your hard work and dedication. It will certainly lead to a future of promise for each of you.”
Dillon Jr. and Hayden now possess certifications in Hand Bending, Bending Basics, Advanced Bending, 3 Phase Testing, Wire Pathways – Knockouts, Wire Pathways – Rotary, Conductor- Fishing, Conductor- Pulling, Branch and Series level Termination, Service Level Termination, and Insulation & Ground Rod Testing. Additionally, they are completing training in fundamentals of electricity – AC/DC.
“My staff, the college staff, and the community is proud to help you secure good employment as you move forward with your life,” Davis told them.
In the photo: Henry County Sheriff Wayne Davis, P&HCC President Dr. Greg Hodges, and staff from Henry County Adult Detention Center and Patrick & Henry Community College celebrate the second cohort of graduates at HCADC.