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Student Spotlight: Lauren Whiteside
Lauren Whiteside is an Arizona State University student who is about to start her junior year as a nursing major – but that wasn’t always the case for Lauren. Lauren started college with the intent to study computer information systems and operations, and she started working at Education at Work as a customer service representative…
Read MoreFirst Generation: Genesis Ortiz
For Genesis Ortiz, life is full of firsts. She is the first in her immediate family to go to college – where she is studying civic and economic thought and leadership at Arizona State University. She just finished her first year in college, and she just signed a lease for her first apartment. Originally from…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight: Christian Mickelsen
“Being able to work with my supervisor while teaching students what they needed to know to go out onto the floor in a unique way that empowers them to succeed, was a great opportunity and I really didn’t want to pass up.” After gaining insight about the opportunities available at Education at Work during a…
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Andrew Bland
“If it wasn’t for EAW, I wouldn’t have finished college.” Andrew Bland is an Arizona State University senior who graduated this spring, and was among the first class of agents to work with Education at Work on technical care services and software support. Majoring in computer science, Andrew got to truly grow with his program.…
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Spencer Howard
“If you were in my boat and having such a hard time finding an internship, this is great.” Spencer Howard, a recent graduate of University of Cincinnati, earned his degree in finance this past May and will be taking a full-time position with one of Education at Work’s partners. Spencer, after working with EAW in…
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Hue Tran
At Education At Work, Hue gained technical skills that she didn’t have before and enhanced soft skills like problem solving. Hue Tran, a recent grad from the University of Utah, first heard about Education at Work (EAW) at an on-campus EAW recruitment booth. As she walked by the booth, a recruiter asked her if…
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Benjamin Martinez
Two years ago, Benjamin Martinez learned about Education at Work (EAW) from his sister after she visited an EAW booth at an on-campus event. Soon after, they both applied for part-time positions at EAW and begun their EAW journey. Benjamin graduated this spring from the University of Utah with a degree in French and received…
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Jacob Hopkins
“[EAW] made me graduate debt-free and got me into the work force.” Jacob Hopkins is a first-generation college graduate from University of North Texas. Jacob earned his degree this month in Aviation Logistics after working with Education at Work since November, 2018. Aiming towards a career path in the business world, Jacob took classes –…
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Shelby Sammons
Shelby Sammons is a recent Northern Kentucky University graduate who says she’s gotten a leg-up in her career after working with Education at Work for almost two years. “EAW set me up so well,” says Shelby. “I’m picturing having to start fresh right now, with no experience, and I feel like I’m so much further…
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Robert Witt
Robert Witt graduated from Northern Kentucky University with his degree in business management this spring and earned approximately $19,000 in tuition assistance during the four years he was employed at Education at Work (EAW). Robert learned about Education at Work through a friend of his mothers. He had just begun his college career was applying…
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