Steel Craft Corp. Education Center
Joel O'Brien
Jim Karrels
Andrew Zimdars
The Class of 2025 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.
Brett ▶️
"I worked on all of the different machines and it was cool to see the entire process and how it all comes together."
Andrew ▶️
"My coworkers have had a huge impact on me. They’ve helped me grow as a worker by showing me how they do things and helping me find easier ways to complete tasks."
Conrad ▶️
“To get something you've never had - you've got to do something you've never done."
Drake ▶️
"I now know that there is something to learn in everything we do."
Jaxon ▶️
"It is a great feeling to fix something and get the plant up and running again."
Jackson ▶️
"My GPS Ed experience has pointed me in the right direction as I prepare for adulthood."
Nathan ▶️
"I’ve learned about important life skills like buying a house, saving, investing, and various strategies for saving and managing my money."
Chance ▶️
"Before joining GPS Ed, I wouldn’t have known where to start when it came to job searching."
Josh ▶️
"I’ve learned to always pay attention when people are giving you advice or helping you learn about your job."
Alexis ▶️
"This year in the program has meant so much to me—I now make it a priority never to be late."
Matthew ▶️
"Seeing that I didn’t plan on going to college, it made more sense to get some actual work experience during my time in high school."
Mason ▶️
"During these difficult times, my instructors encouraged me to stick with it even though it was not always easy."
Sam ▶️
"Getting a job at Clear Shot gave me a reason to keep learning and to keep pushing myself outside my comfort zone."
Jayden ▶️
"Thanks to GPS Ed, I’ve become a much better and more successful person than I was in traditional high school."
Alex ▶️
"Being willing to learn also goes a long way because the more that you learn and do, the more valuable you become to the company."
John ▶️
"My mentor at Dielectric taught me how to be punctual, respectful, and how to operate in a real job."
Luke ▶️
"My work placements allowed me to develop a strong work ethic, adapt to different industries, and expand my skill set in a dynamic work environment."
Gavin ▶️
"While in the GPS Ed program, I’ve learned how to push myself to do better, stay on top of my work, and take responsibility for my actions."
Austin ▶️
"I have been able to recognize my true potential and now feel capable of attempting more challenges in my life."
