Hartford Finishing/Steel Craft Corp. Education Center
Joel O'Brien
Jim Karrels
Ann Widen
The Class of 2021 student speeches shares stories of gratitude for mentors, instructors, and others who have helped them along their journey. Click this icon “▶️” next to the student’s names to hear their stories.
Carter Blonigen ▶️
Steel Craft Corp. of Hartford
"In the GPSEd program, I have realized the many careers that manufacturing has to offer following graduation such as assembly and welding, which are both of interest to me."
Gunnar H. Bollhoefer ▶️
Rytec Corporation
"Over the last two years, I have learned several skills that will help me to be successful in the future such as the importance of being on-time to everything and developing a good work ethic."
Jaedon Boyd ▶️
Broan-Nutone LLC
"A good lesson I learned is to not just sit back and watch but get involved."
Trent J. Choma ▶️
"During my time in GPSEd, I had to learn to change some things but in the end it help me succeed moving forward."
Alvaro Cortes Jr. ▶️
Broan-Nutone LLC
"For me GPSEd was a good way to learn because almost everyday I was shown or taught something new."
Kyle M. Grensavitch ▶️
Quest Engineering Inc.
"The past year had been tough for me, but I’m so thankful for the people who did not give up on me and pushed me forward when all I wanted to do was stop."
Joshua J. Haggerty ▶️
Menasha Packaging Co.
"The GPSEd program has allowed me to make a complete 180 as far as my academic success is concerned."
Austin M. Latter ▶️
Quest Engineering Inc.
"Working at Quest Engineering has changed me because it made me realize that I am actually a quite valued employee."
Anjel M. Lopez ▶️
Quest Engineering Inc.
"Another major lesson I learned was that having a good work ethic is a key factor in achieving your goals. Without a good work ethic, I would not be where I am right now."
Clayton R. Schaefer ▶️
Regal Ware
"GPSEd taught me how to work efficiently and safely and how to come in prepared to do what needs to be done."
Nathan L. Worzalla ▶️
Quest Engineering
"I never dreaded coming to work because everyone made work fun but still productive."
Jakob Wright ▶️
"Spend as much time enjoying life as possible because tomorrow is never guaranteed."