Jefferson County Joint Vocational School criminal justice students obtained their NECC Telecommunicator Basic Dispatching certification after completing a 40-hour course, using a dispatch station and spending 20 hours answering calls. Instructor Jamie Freeman said it was part of their work-based learning and they also obtain points toward graduation. The group included, from left, juniors Skylar Lathem, Hana Summers, Arrieonna Dorn and Chase Moodie. Colleen Miles also earned certification. (Contributed photo)