Bentley Barber is the first Cassville High School student to complete the Registered Youth Apprenticeship program through the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. Serving as a Technology Intern (IT Generalist), Bentley completed 2,000 hours of on-the-job training along with required coursework. During his apprenticeship, he supported students and staff by responding to tech support tickets and assisting with networking and technology needs. He will continue working part-time with the district while pursuing his bachelor’s degree in general IT. He is a 2024 graduate of CHS. From left: Cassville Superintendent Merlyn Johnson; Errick Fuchs; Barber; Betty Glasgow, Agencey for Teaching and Learning; CHS Principal Tyler Willis; and Cassville Assistant Superintendent Traci Mitchell. Contributed photo