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Spotlight on Interns - MVU Grads Share their Experience
Students across the state are finding alternative to learning in new skills through internships. Through individual job hunts or through organizations like Franklin County’s TIPS program, Vermont students and graduates are finding that internships are a great way to learn a new job and eventually move up the company ladder.
Green Engineering - Building a Hybrid Race Car
The Alternative Energy Racing Organization project, called Project GreenSpeed, may not have raced competitors during its debut in May, but it has nevertheless been “driven” by students since its start.
Paul Hines, advisor to the AERO team and assistant professor of electrical engineering at UVM, said the ever-growing team of students, united by a passion for collaborative effort and the potential of hybrid design, has taken the lead each step of the way.
“Students were, and continue to be, enormously committed to AERO,” he said.
Matt Cadieux - Stepping up to Foreman
Matt is part of DEW Construction’s “stepping up to foreman” program. In this program Matt will learn everything he needs to know to have the experience and expertise to be an effective foreman.
How did you get started in the construction industry?
Well, I worked with concrete with my father when I was young. Then throughout high school I went to Essex Tech to learn more. I always enjoyed putting things together. I also worked construction for another company during high school after school and during the summer.
What does a typical day look like for you?
Apprenticeship - Your Key to the Future
Apprenticeship can be a viable alternative to a traditional college degree program, and can result in lifelong skills and good job opportunities. Apprentices get paid while they learn. Learning occurs both on the job and in a regular classroom—so, you apply what you are learning right away through on-the-job experience. This is an excellent way to learn, especially if you don’t enjoy sitting in class for long periods of time. Also, apprenticeships are offered in some of the highest paying fields projected to grow over the next 10 years.
Working in Vermont, You'll Love It
You’re almost there, I promise. It’s all too often implied that the last year of high school screams by at a dizzying pace. But with college applications, financial aid forms and all the other extra work that comes with graduating, sometimes it feels like the end will never come; and what about that end?
Katie Sullivan - Elementary Educator
I was born in Burlington, VT. My parents are Vermonters. My father is a 6th or 7th generation Vermonter. But my family moved to a suburb of Philadelphia when I was ten. Beginning at age 14, I worked every summer as a camp counselor, mostly at the same wonderful overnight camp.
Interview Success - You Only Get One Chance to Make a Good First Impression
The key to a successful interview for a job is etiquette and preparation. There are some rules to interviews that should always be followed:
What to wear: Dress neatly and more conservatively than you normally would. Your dress says a lot about you and how much you care about the job.
Timing: Never be late for an interview. Arrive 10 or 15 minutes early to allow for any problems in getting to the location.
Volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club of Burlington
There are many excellent reasons to consider volunteering. Volunteering can satisfy the community service requirements that many high schools now ask for, and a volunteer position makes for a great addition to any resume or college application.
Resume guide and interview tips
Resume
A resume is more than just a list. It's a record of your job experiences, a breakdown of your skills, and a document that summarizes your individual history. It's also your first introduction to an employer, and the thing that will help you stand out among the competition and land that interview. Make no mistake, a good resume is important, and it's sometimes hard to know what to write. To help you along, we put together some of the essential things to keep in mind
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