Hartford Finishing/Steel Craft Corp. Education Center
Joel O'Brien
Jim Karrels
Andrew Zimdars
The Class of 2024 student speeches shares stories of gratitude for mentors, instructors, and others who have helped them along their journey. Click this icon “▶️” next to the students’ names to hear their stories.
Matthew ▶️
Dielectric Manufacturing
"I learned that there are so many different areas and opportunities to succeed in, but you have to be willing to put in the work."
Nick ▶️
Advance Lawn Service
"I need to keep in mind that if you want to play hard you have to work hard."
Tanner ▶️
Advance Lawn Service
"I found out - the hard way - that staying consistent would lower my stress, and instead of having a mountain to climb, I just have a small hill each day to work through."
Luke ▶️
Dielectric Manufacturing
"Before joining GPS Ed, I used to avoid confrontation as a whole. Rather than facing problems, I chose to avoid them."
Jaden ▶️
Quest Engineering
"Because of the many classes and projects we had in financial literacy, we were also taught how to handle the money we earned."
Zane ▶️
Triton Trailers
"The GPS Ed program gave me a greater understanding of what to expect after graduation by actually participating in these real-life activities."
Tanner ▶️
BMCI Construction LLC
"The most important lesson I have learned from being in the GPS Ed program is when you think you're done with something, there is always something else you could ask to do or ask to learn."
Logan ▶️
D&G Transportation
"Since joining GPS Ed, my mindset has completely changed. I am now putting forth the effort needed to be successful."
Tylere ▶️
Steel Craft Corporation
"While working at Steel Craft Corporation in the punch press department, I have been given the opportunity to train new hires in my current work department and enjoyed that leadership position."
Alexa ▶️
Steel Craft Corporation
"While working at Steel Craft Corporation in the punch press department, I have been given the opportunity to train new hires in my current work department and enjoyed that leadership position."
Jonathan
Steel Craft Corporation
"Over the last year and a half, I have learned a lot of things that will help me in life, such as paying bills, investing in stocks, applying for car and home loans, and budgeting my money by hourly wage."
Gage ▶️
Weldall Manufacturing
"I have learned that you have to be willing to change your views and be ready and willing to learn."
Wade ▶️
Uptown GMC
"Most importantly, being in the GPS Ed program, helped me realize that I needed to start saving more. I appreciated the financial literacy lessons."
