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Alexis Heinz

Kimberly High School
Miller Electric Manufacturing Company

"I found my voice and the tools to reach the goals for myself."

Alex Peterson

Kimberly High School

"I have grown a lot by learning how to take a step back and think through situations. The most important lesson from GPSEd is the importance of being on time."

Benjamin Roper

Appleton East High School
Atlas Tag & Label Inc.

"I learned that if opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door."

Calvin Lor

Appleton West High School
Plexus Corp.

"Work hard for what you want and what you want to be."

Connor Castle

Appleton West High School
Menasha Packaging

"The interview skills I gained in the GPSEd program will definitely help me in my future. "

Cole Miller

Kimberly High School
Miller Electric Manufacturing Company

"My eyes were open to a whole world of different types of careers in manufacturing. My confidence grew so much and I realized how everyone is unique."

Daniel Becerra

Kimberly High School

"GPSEd taught me how to be successful employee. They taught me the importance of attendance and working together as a team."

Daniel Vandenheuvel

Appleton West High School
Creative Metal Products

"Get better everyday and never be afraid to give yourself permission to fail."

Evan Jape

Appleton West High School

"GPSEd gave me a future, not only a future in manufacturing but a future that I can succeed and be happy."

Fletcher Van Zeeland

Kimberly High School
JP Graphics Inc.

"I have learned a lot this year at GPSEd but the one big thing I am going to take away is to stay positive and keep pushing forward if things get rough. This goes for work or school. The more positive you keep your attitude the more opportunities you will find."

Jacob Bernard

Appleton North High School
Creative Metal Products

"GPSEd taught me more responsibility and how to be a better employee, coworker, and student. I am so proud of my accomplishments this year."

Jay Desmond

Appleton West High School
Profile Xtrusions

"I appreciate all of my mentors and the skills I gained on the manufacturing floor. I learned so many transferable skills to help me build a successful career."

Miguel Izarraraz

Appleton West High School
Miller Electric Manufacturing Company

"Sometimes you have to risk a little to truly see how fortunate you are in life."

Miguel Lopez

Appleton West High School
Plexus Corporation

"Don't quit before you are halfway finished with the job, because you don't know how it will turn out."

Nicholas VerBockel

Kimberly High School
Gustave A. Larson Company

"GPSEd prepared me for my future by teaching me a valuable lesson, that it is ok to ask for help no matter how silly the question might sound."

Noah Jacobs

Appleton East High School

"My experience at GPSEd gave me valuable interview and employability skills, MSSC Certification, and a better understanding of my strengths and job interests."

Parker Dains

Kimberly High School
Plexus Corporation

"When I heard about a program where I could do my senior year of school and have hands-on education with a technical job, I knew that this was what would help me through my last year of high school."

Taylor Nelson

Appleton West High School
ITU AbsorbTech Inc.

"The GPSEd classwork helped show me independence that I didn't know I had before. Through my work placement, I learned how to push through things and overcome challenging obstacles."

Tyler Olson

Appleton East High School
Creative Metal Products

"Thank you to all the GPSEd workers and students who helped me successfully complete my senior year of high school. After I heard about the GPSEd program, I thought it was a great idea to help me grow as a worker and as a student at the same time."