Apprenticeship Student Spotlight
When you were younger what did you want to be?
“A mechanic! Everyone in my family, my Dad, Uncles, and Grandpa are all mechanics and I grew up watching them.”
Why did you choose this field?
“I wanted to put myself in the best position for opportunity and growth. By being in the Apprenticeship Program, I will have an extra foot in the door.”
How did you hear about Apprenticeship?
“My Dad told me about the opportunity. He works as a Supervisor at Continental Tire.”
What is the best thing about being an Apprentice?
“I am learning while I am getting hands-on experience. Also, my education is being paid for by my employer!”
Advice to someone considering an Apprenticeship in this field?
“Take it as it comes! There will be times that it will be so hard to juggle everything, but stick with it.
Now that I am one semester away from graduating, I can say it is SO worth it.”
Where would you like to see yourself in five years?
“That is tough…I'm not sure, but I am going to take it as it comes. I do know that I will be gainfully employed, because of the Apprenticeship Program!”
Hobbies
Hitting the Gym, Coaching Football, Fishing
Favorite Food
Medium-Rare Steak
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When you were younger what did you want to be?
“I don’t really remember what I wanted to be.”
Why did you choose this field?
“I wanted to do something different with my life. I was working as a Janitor and then this got introduced to me, the college is paid for... I wouldn’t go jobless if I were to get all the credentials done.”
How did you hear about Apprenticeship?
“Through my uncle. He works up at Continental.”
What is the best thing about being an Apprentice?
“Probably that I get to go to school and learn the basic stuff and then I get to turn around and go to work and maybe put that stuff to the test.”
Advice to someone considering an Apprenticeship in this field?
“If I were them, I would just do it honestly. Especially if the school is paid for. I mean it can’t get much better than your school getting paid for.”
Where would you like to see yourself in five years?
“I’m not really for certain. Definitely want to be out on my own, paying for my own house which I can do, doing this.”
Hobbies
Camping, hiking, fishing
Favorite Food
Pizza
Employers-How to Get Started
- Contact RLC to help you design an apprenticeship program to fit your company needs! Call the Apprenticeship Office at (618) 437-5321 X1277.
- Choose a mentor to help guide the apprentice during their On-The-Job Training.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If your company can benefit from an apprenticeship, Rend Lake College can work with you to create an educational curriculum catered to fit your specific needs. Rend Lake College can also work with you as a sponsor, which means we will help you complete all the necessary paperwork. Call the Apprenticeship office at 618-437-5321 ext. 1277 or email [email protected]
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