GPSEd Class of 2020 Virtual Career Fair and Graduation Hub

Student Signings | Graduation | Congrats Videos

GPS Education Partners Class of 2020

Congratulations to the GPSEd Class of 2020! Check out our Class of 2020 Hub to see some of the students who have been hired by our business partners, watch recordings of our virtual graduations and view our student stories by education center!

Reminders

Student Signings

Look who got signed today!

Almost 60% of GPSEd students accept employment offers from partnering businesses before they graduate. Within 4 months post-graduation 96% of our graduates are working, attending post-secondary education, or both full time. So DON’T WAIT! Secure today’s workforce NOW!

Adam Skok

Krones
CNC Machinist

"I never knew what I wanted to do with my life until I entered the GPSEd program."

Daniel Vandenheuvel

Creative Metal Products
Press Operator

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

Evan Jape

Creative Metal Products
Saw Operator

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

Gabriel Ortiz

American Friction Welding
Friction Welder & CNC Operator

"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."

Jacob Bernard

Creative Metal Products
Machinist

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

Chase Christian

Allied Plastics
Production Finisher

"Going the extra mile in life will always show and someone will always see the hard work you are putting in and it will be worth it in the end."

Isaiah Green

Gustave A. Larson Company
Warehouse Attendant

"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."

Nicholas Erickson

Zenar Corporation
Welder/Fitter

"My mentors have prepared me for my career by teaching me the right way to do the job without taking shortcuts."

Erik Tappendorf

Generac
SILC Assembler I

"My skills coach wasn't only a good work teacher, he was a good life teacher. He showed me how sometimes life throws you a few curve balls, the best thing to do is pick your stuff up and keep going."

Dale O'Haver

Generac
Engines Assembler I

"The most important lessons I've learned about the business world are that you cannot slack and that things need to be done in a timely manner."

Benjamin Stein

Prairie Transport
Diesel Repair Technician

"GPSEd has prepared me for my future by giving me real world opportunities. I feel like now I'm a couple steps ahead of other students because I have much more work experience and have built a resume and have many more connections with other business partners."

Joshua Barwick

Hobart
Service Technician

"Throughout my schooling with GPSEd I have learned a lot of responsibility and a drive for making things as close to perfect as I can make them."

Connor Castle

Menasha Packaging Co.
Press Floating Feeder

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

Russ Hunkins

Generac
Assembler I

"My biggest takeaway from senior year is that I'm capable of more than I thought."

Miguel Lopez

Plexus Corp.
Production Associate I

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

Jack Taylor

Generac
Generac Transfer Switch (GTS) Assembler

"The most important thing that I have learned this year is how important it is to be dependable at work. I realized that I am a valued employee and my presence at work helps out my department a lot."

Austin Peterson

Banker Wire
Maintenance Technician

" I have the knowledge of how to successfully apply for a job and I also feel more confident knowing what to do and wear in an interview."

Austin Sudduth

Zenar Corporation
Maintenance Technician

"Through GPSEd, I learned that the way you present yourself has a very large impact on the way people look at you and the amount of respect you earn from people in the workplace."

Luke Peterson

Zenar Corporation
Welder/Fitter

"GPSEd has prepared me and my fellow classmates after graduation by helping us understand the proper ethics of a loyal employee."

Nolin Merkel

Zenar Corporation
Mechanical Assembler

"I am proud of how mature I have become throughout my GPSEd journey."

Logan Ewig

Engineered Metal Products
General Labor

"I am proud that I have been able to get all of my homework done on time in order to graduate."

Graduation | Class of 2020

Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremonies

Thank you to all who were able to attend our GPSEd Virtual Graduation Ceremonies! If you were unable to attend or want to see the ceremonies again click on the respective “Watch This Event” link below to watch the recorded ceremonies. Unfortunately, technical difficulties during the storms on Tuesday prevented the recording of the Lakeside Education Center ceremony.

The Class of 2020 student speeches shares stories of gratitude for mentors, instructors, and others who have helped them along their journey. Click the logos below to see all of our Class of 2020 students and read some of their stories by Ed Centers.