Cody Gray wins Lethbridge College’s Extreme Career Makeover 2

Fort Macleod’s Cody Gray, 34, was named the winner of the college’s Extreme Career Makeover 2 contest in March. Gray receives two years of tuition and books at Lethbridge College, as well as accommodations in residence for both years. A hard-working father, husband and community volunteer, Gray has spent nearly 16 years in the same profession, but he wanted to expand his education and train for a new career. He intends to apply for the Engineer Design and Drafting Technology program. Gray was one of six finalists in the contest that drew more than 360 applicants. The top six shared their stories via video, while friends, family and the public voted for their favourites. A panel of Lethbridge College judges then selected the winner from the top two vote-getters. Jaimie Griffiths, 40, from Camrose, Alta. was named runner-up in the contest and receives two years of tuition at Lethbridge College. The other members of the final six – Chris Carleton of Lethbridge, Rianna Randall of Osler, Sask., Stephanie Savage of Lethbridge, and Mandy Tobler of Fort Macleod – were given $1,000 student awards.