THE STUDENT SECTION
From the classroom to the community – students making their mark.
Student Voices: Summertime internship stories
This year, our students have had the opportunity to dive into hands-on internships across maritime, aviation, and fabrication industries.
From navigating one of Cleveland’s largest vessels on the Goodtime III to gaining real-world aviation experience with United Airlines, and learning fabrication skills in the Argonaut Fab Lab, our interns have explored a variety of career paths. These experiences have not only strengthened their technical skills but also given them a firsthand look at what it takes to succeed in their chosen fields. Here’s what some of our students had to say about their internship journeys.
Kameron Noel, Goodtime III: “My experience on the Goodtime III has been a real eye-opener. Compared to other boats that I’ve been on, this one is by far the largest vessel. I’ve learned about the boat’s mechanics and how it operates. I’ve sat in the pilot house to see what the captain sees, and I’ve even driven the boat using some of the navigation equipment. I’ve used the wheel to maneuver the boat, which is fun but challenging. I’ve been able to call out to bridges to allow the vessel through, which is pretty exciting. Overall, being allowed to work on the boat has been the best. I hope to take my Maritime career to the next level through the Goodtime III and Argonaut!”
Phoenix Guerrero, 2543: “Working on 2543 has truly shaped my decision to pursue a maritime career. It’s been such an amazing experience working with medical and maritime. I am very fortunate to be a part of the Argonaut program.”
Brady Lukcso, United Airlines: “My time at United Airlines was a fantastic! Through the internship, I have acquired a range of skills essential for a career in aviation. Meeting people in the aviation field helped prepare me for my future as a pilot. I am very thankful for the opportunity at United Airlines and am looking forward to my future in aviation.”
Kyra McIntosh, United Airlines: “It was fun! I enjoyed learning about how workers organize items at United. I also learned a lot about how they keep [parts] together and organized. Overall, it was an enjoyable and godly experience!”
Elise Galloway, Fab Lab: “Working in the Fab Lab was a great experience. I got to work on different projects and learned the process of putting something together from start to finish. Creating new things was really exciting. My overall experience was eye-opening and fun.”
Noah Reed, Argonaut Aviation: “Working with Ioannis this summer was more challenging than I expected. There were challenges, and I did struggle, but through my experience, I learned areas I need to improve on as I work toward my career path. Overall, I enjoyed the work”
Luis Correa, RTA: “I developed hands-on experience working with mechanics at RTA. I gained valuable experience from other employees about my future. I learned how to work as a team with the other interns.”
MAGNET ECEC UPDATES
It’s that time of year again – the Early College Early Career Program is back! Tristan Johnson, Meairra Jackson, Edwin Romero, God Brooks, Camille Brooks, Genesis Cruz, and Noa Bazile will begin the second year of their Magnet Program. After gaining experience with Talan Products, Olympus Aerospace, and Euclid Heating over the summer, our students will now work with these companies on Fridays and Magnet on Wednesdays. The ECEC program helps students develop professional skills that prepare them for entering the workforce upon graduation. We are looking forward to recruiting for the second round of Juniors in the upcoming months!