Lakeside Manufacturing Education Center
Rocio Galang
Pierre Couture
Russell Martiny
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.
Stefano R. Barone ▶️
Gustave A. Larson Company
"What makes me different from a traditional high school student is that over the past school year I have acquired numerous skills and certifications that will help me later in life."
Dakai M. Bennett ▶️
ITU AbsorbTech Inc.
"My experience with the GPSEd instructors has been nothing but positive because they're engaging, very encouraging, and helpful to keeping my goals in focus."
Charlie Culbertson-Kuntner ▶️
"I still continue to make both my teachers’ blood boil but one thing is no matter how much I do that, I'm always able to count on them and I know they are always there to help me when it comes to solving math problems."
Lance Leonard Cyskowski ▶️
ITU AbsorbTech Inc.
"Getting this hands-on experience has helped me learn some of the basics of the trade and prepared me for my future career."
Sergio Diaz ▶️
Midwest Renovations LLC
"I will hold myself accountable by always getting to work on time, being reliable to others, taking on challenges to learn new things, and being a team player for the company."
Andrew R. Dittmer ▶️
Weldall Manufacturing
"One thing I will take away from the GPSEd program is having proper attendance and accountability. The GPSEd program and my instructors have helped me learn the importance of being accountable and being on time."
Jared Enoch ▶️
Komatsu
"The most important lesson that I learned about employability was to show up to work on time and ready to work."
Roman Hill ▶️
ITU AbsorbTech Inc.
"The most important lesson I've learned about myself is realizing that I have the potential to do anything that I put my mind to."
Griffin Markee ▶️
Complex Security
"GPSEd gives you a hands on experience on the work floor which helps me learn a lot of skills that will help me set up my career."
Miguel Angel Perez Jr. ▶️
ITU AbsorbTech Inc.
"If you’re going to fail, it’s ok as long as you find out where the mistakes were made and fix them in the next run."
J. Cole Seely ▶️
AQ Matic Valve and Controls Company Inc.
"GPSEd has been a great program for me because it has given me the chance to develop and demonstrate my natural abilities."
Samuel James Szymanski ▶️
Lakeside Manufacturing
"This opportunity has given me the chance to make mistakes but, more importantly, change them so I can be a valuable employee to Lakeside."
Nevaeh K. Vallejo ▶️
"The GPSEd Program has helped me develop numerous new skills such as teamwork and collaboration, professionalism, strong work ethic, critical thinking and problem solving, oral and written communication, perseverance, and motivation."