Lakeside Manufacturing Education Center
Rocio Galang
Pierre Couture
Ann Widen
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.
Yariel ▶️
Guhring
"I am stepping into the real world and I have learned how to become independent. My mom is not going to be doing everything for me. Being an adult is serious business with a little bit of fun!"
Myles ▶️
Lakeside Water Treatment
"GPS Ed was an investment in my future because I had the chance to receive a diploma and also have a head start in a career when I graduate."
Darius ▶️
Boucher Ford of Menomonee Falls
"The skills that I now feel comfortable using would be time management, perseverance, and being able to work independently."
Peyton ▶️
Komatsu
"I took advantage of opportunities and completed first and second-semester classes before the required time frame."
Faith ▶️
Lakeside Manufacturing
"I am more disciplined than I ever was before I started this program. I have both career and personal goals that I want to accomplish and be successful at and being in this program helped me to begin my journey."
Jordan ▶️
Boucher Hyundai of Waukesha
"Since joining GPS Ed my communication has improved and now I speak up and ask questions whenever they come to mind. I have found my voice and I am confident in myself when it comes to communicating."
Jeremiah ▶️
Pindel Global Precision
"GPS Ed has prepared me for many real-life situations, such as how to be financially prepared for my first vehicle, how to properly plan a trip, and lastly, budgeting properly to save my money."
Jose ▶️
Boucher Nissan of Waukesha
"Over my time as an apprentice in the GPS Ed program I have learned how to be accountable, responsible, and respectful."
Christian ▶️
Boucher Ford of Menomonee Falls
"I learned that being on time and being coachable are the two best things that any job is looking for."
Jayden ▶️
Charter Wire
"I have learned to use my time wisely by cleaning my work area and not sitting there on my phone or doing nothing."
Desmar ▶️
MPE
"I have come to understand that working means they trust and believe in us."
Brody ▶️
ITU AbsorbTech
"Before I went to GPS Ed I wasn't always consistently going to school or appointments that I had. Now, I have a better routine for my day and even arrive early so I can be successful."
Dante ▶️
"GPS Ed was an investment in myself. It helped me stay on track to finish high school and it helped me understand the importance of knowing how to plan for a vacation, rent an apartment, and how to save so I can pay the bills."
Isaiah ▶️
Charter Wire
"Punctuality is the key to success. Being punctual to work shows your business partner that not only you respect their time, but that you're mature enough to be trusted."
Joseph ▶️
ITU AbsorbTech
"I have learned how to properly manage my time by learning to plan ahead and be smarter when making decisions."
Jeremy ▶️
Guhring
"What makes me different from other students is the opportunity to work in the field of manufacturing. Working as a CNC machinist is something for sure no normal high schooler can do."
Brendan ▶️
AQ Matic
"I used to show up late a lot and now I show up on time, use my time at work more productively, and figure things out on my own."
Lucas ▶️
Wenthe-Davidson
"Being part of a team and seeing yourself as an equal member of the team helps you value the work you do and the impact you make each day."
David ▶️
Pindel Global Precision
"Being punctual is important because people expect you to be places. If you’re not there, then things won’t go as well, as they would have if you had just shown up as expected."
Nyela ▶️
American Friction Welding
"When it's slow at work and there's nothing to do at my station, I become a professional organizer, cleaner, and helper. I try my best to never just stand there and look lost."
