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Hunter Weaver – Laborer Co-Op

I am Hunter Weaver, a senior at Garden Spot High School. School has never been my thing and I was trying to find a way that I can leave school for work. That is when I discovered the co-op program. When I got into the class for my senior year I wanted to find a…

Luke Steiner – Construction Co-Op

Hello, my name is Luke Steiner, and I am a senior at Garden Spot High School. I am enrolled in the co-op program and am currently working at Country Lane Gazebos located in New Holland, PA. I work as a parts specialist at Yard Craft, which is one of Country Lane Gazebos’ many shops, where…

George Rohrbaugh – Construction Co-Op

Hello, my name is George Rohrbaugh, and I am a senior at Garden Spot High School. I decided to do the Co-op program since I don’t plan on going to college and want to get some experience in the workforce. I also did the co-op program so that I could go to school for half…

Joel Martin – Manufacturing Co-Op

Hello, my name is Joel, I am enrolled in the co-op program at Garden Spot high school. I am working the co-op program at New Holland Church Furniture in New Holland, Pennsylvania. New Holland Church Furniture is a company built up with workers who work hard to build custom furniture as requested by the customer….

Adam Hahn – Construction Co-Op

At Country Lane Gazebos, I further my education through working. My name is Adam Hahn, and I am an employee at Country Lane Gazebos which is in New Holland on Jalyn Drive. I am also a student at Garden Spot High School. Through a school program called Co-Op, I get my necessary credits in the…

Aj Martin – Construction Co-Op

My name is AJ Martin and I am enrolled in the co-op program at Garden Spot High School. Because I am in this program I am able to leave school after block two to go to work the rest of the day. I thought this program would be beneficial for me because I only needed…

Joe Mininger – Automotive & Construction Co-Op

My name is Joseph Mininger and I am in the co-op program at Garden Spot High School. I decided to do the co-op program because it allows me to go to work halfway through the day. It also will let me work full-time second semester with getting school credit for it. I like this opportunity…

Jd Hahn – Construction Co-Op

I am currently working at Sheds Unlimited which is located in Morgantown, PA. I have been working there for about 2 months. My job description is a “finisher” which means that I work on pre-built sheds by installing the siding, windows, doors, and trim pieces. On a regular day, I work with 1 – 3…

Dwight Weaver – Electrical Co-Op

Hello, my name is Dwight Weaver. I am a senior here at Garden Spot High School. I decided to do the Pathways2Success Cooperative Education after my brother Devin Weaver did it his senior year. Devin explained to me how he was able to go to school and leave early to go to his job while…

Joe Royle – Construction Co-Op

My name is Joe Royle and I am currently enrolled in the Cooperative Education program at Garden Spot High School. Due to my step ahead in my academics, I can attend school for the first half of the day and go to work during the second half. After hearing about this program, I felt I…

Josh Martin – Construction Co-Op

*Note – At the end of December Josh accepted a new job. He is now working at Maple Grove Automotive as a mechanic that specializes in high-performance sports vehicles. Finding a job working as a mechanic was a big career goal for Josh. The blog below was written prior to his job change. ————————— I …

Ethan Martin – Construction Co-Op

My name is Ethan Martin and I am currently in the Pathways to Success program at Garden Spot High School. After the second block, I get to go to work at my current employer, Brecknock Township which is located on 897 in Fivepointvile. My job duties vary day to day. My job title is road…

Robbie Sensenig – Mechanical Co-Op

My name is Robbie Sensenig and I am currently enrolled in the Co-op program at Garden Spot High School. I joined Co-op because I wanted to be able to work while being in school. I’m working at PowerPro Equipment as a parts assistant, but I have plans to stay at PowerPro and grow within the…

Camryn Focht – Architecture Internship

I am currently an intern at Grote Construction, located in Bowmansville, PA, owned by Scott Grote and Scott Focht. I have been familiar with Grote Construction for most of my life, considering my father is now a partner in the company and has been an employee at Grote construction for many years. I was interested…

Danny Hibberd – Mechanical Co-Op

From June 2017 through October 2017 I was working at New Holland Church Furniture. My job was to assemble the kneelers and ends, put felt on book racks and chairs, and load the box truck or trailers with our inventory to be shipped to the customer. Typically, I started my day in the finishing room…

Colin King – Roofing Co-Op

My name is Colin King and I am a part of the Pathways2Success program at Garden Spot High School. I currently work at L&S Construction as a roofer but I have plans to move further in this career and eventually own my own business. L&S is a small company owned by a Lloyd Esh. It…

Luke Hahn – Construction Co-Op

Pathways2Success Cooperative Education allows me to earn credits for school while making money. Since I have started at High Concrete I have learned a lot of new and valuable skills. I am thankful for this opportunity to get an early start on my career. In the classroom, we are shown many different job fields. We…

Devin Weaver – Woodworking Co-Op

Finishing out my junior year of high school I did not know exactly what I wanted to do for my senior year. I knew I wanted to play volleyball in the spring, so that ruled out early graduation. When I heard about the co-op program from my guidance counselor, it got my attention. Going to…

Robert Mcconaghy – Maintenance Co-Op

This year I decided to participate in the Pathways2Success Cooperative Education Program. In class, we learn how to be successful in the workplace. We are also required to hold a job while in the class. I work for Berg Construction, LLC in Morgantown, PA. Berg Construction is more of an excavating company than it is…

Rational Career Exploration Summer Externship

This summer I had the opportunity to attend the High Companies Rational Career Exploration Summer Externship. The purpose of the externship was to inform Lancaster County educators about the numerous STEM job opportunities available in the Lancaster County community. The three-day externship included presentations by leaders from Lancaster County STEM Alliance, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce,…