Testimonials
The following testimonials are from C.O.D. students who
have participated in the Non-Traditional Careers program at College of
DuPage:
Lisa Sandstrom
Lisa grew up on an Indiana farm, where she learned at an early age to
work with her hands and repair things. After earning her college degree,
she spent a year at a television station doing tape duplication and satellite
feeds, and gradually worked her way into the heating and cooling profession.
She has been with Trane for more than 13 years, starting at an entry
level position and progressing to technician, senior technician, and
project manager. She would eventually like to go into field management.
“My job can be very physical. We need to be able to carry a 12-foot wooden ladder and we sometimes work exposed to the elements on the roof.”
Julius Thawemor
Julius
grew up in Micronesia and traveled extensively as a child. While taking
English and computer classes at C.O.D. he decided to meld his interest
in travel with his enjoyment for working with people, and he entered
the college’s Travel and Tourism program. His education led to
his current position with American Trans Air. His goals are to become
a manager for the airline and eventually work for the Federal Aviation
Administration as an inspector.
“Even though about 95 percent of the employees in my position are female, I haven’t experienced discrimination or stereotyping or inequalities.”
Patrick Arends
With
training in nursing, fire fighting and emergency care, Patrick has
a wide base of knowledge that gives him the option of following several
different paths. His nursing education and experience provide an overall
study of the patient and health. His goal is to continue his education
and then use his combined experience to one day move into a management
position in the health field.
“As a paramedic, bringing patients into the ER, I wanted to be able to follow up and experience the next level of care as an emergency room nurse.”
Jennifer Myszkowski
Jennifer
loves cars and it shows in her job and in her schooling. She is learning
automotive technology at College of DuPage while working in the automobile
industry with a division of General Motors. Her goal at C.O.D. is to
become a certified auto repair technician, and then she wants to take
that knowledge to move ahead at General Motors. In her current position
with G.M. she works with customers’ extended warranties, where
her knowledge of auto mechanics is a big plus in handling claims.
“I wanted to take my passion for cars and use it, so I decided to go to school and study automotive technology. I really enjoy the program.”
For more information:
Alison Greene
Nontraditional and Tech Prep Program Coordinator
(630) 942-2496
E-mail
