Lakeside Manufacturing Education Center

Andrew Abrahante

"I learned the value of teamwork with those in the classroom because we helped each other and shared notes so we could all move ahead on the lessons."

Adrian Abrahante

"Our mentors at ITU AbsorbTech have prepared me to learn all different kinds of skills necessary to succeed but the most important were the skills of initiative and self-awareness."

Dylan Chuppa

"Punctuality has a real impact on being able to hold a job."

Cesar Diaz Deleon-Landeros Jr

"Traditional high school was very difficult for me. GPSEd helped because I would learn about the work and then actually physically learn based on what I learned in the class."

Ryan Dohm

"The most important lesson I have learned in the business world is that you have to pay attention to detail."

Isaiah Gonzalez

"During the GPSEd program, I've become a better person by always being on time to school and at work."

Isaiah Green

"This year has been an eye opener because I learned a lot about myself. I have a drive for success that I never thought I had and I also have a hunger for knowledge."

Taylor Knepper

"GPSEd was able to show me many things including the importance of professionalism, employment skills, and personal skills to be successful in life."

Jonathan Meyers

Gabriel Ortiz

"One of the achievements I am most proud of while working at American Friction Welding was learning how to use a micrometer to measure parts. It’s not an easy instrument to learn."

Ethan Pehringer

"The path this last year has been challenging, fun and in hindsight, I will look back on it with great memories."

Brian Perez

"The most important lesson I learned was to value the opportunities I was given."

Rico Ramirez

"Having the privilege to be in GPSEd has allowed me to learn skills other applicants would need time to learn."

Nikolas Reske

"An important lesson that I’ve learned from the GPSEd program that has prepared me for the business world is to make sure to always leave a good first impression."

Carlos Sanchez

"Understanding how to manage time is really important since time will keep on going forward and wasting it is not an option."

Daman Singh

"I have personally gained the opportunity to start working in my career pathway while I am currently in high school."

Montavious Tillman

"GPSEd gave me the hands on learning that I needed that a high school could never do. I got to see what it was like to have a real job."