JVS Student Earns Gold Medal at Nationals
BLOOMINGDALE-A student at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School earned a gold medal, besting dozens of competitors during the National Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tenn.
Emily Sepik, a recent graduate of the health technologies program at JCJVS, gained an International Gold Medal during the HOSA event on June 21-26 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. It included thousands of students from the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico and also was the site of the 39th Annual HOSA International Leadership Conference, which attracted people from around the world. In addition to competitions and conferences, attendants also had a chance to enjoy HOSA Day and tour Nashville or visit the local water park.
Sepik joined JCJVS students Karley Weaver, Gabrielle Jackson and Janna Loucks, who all qualified during the state conference at the University of Toledo this past April. Sepik competed in personal care, while Weaver took part in medical reading, Jackson competed in medical laws and ethics, and Loucks participated in physical therapy. The health technologies program has participated in HOSA for the past seven years and has had members attend the national competition every year since. Tammy Sismondo, JVS instructor and HOSA advisor, said this was the first time she’s had a team member earn the top spot at the venue.
For her part, Sepik competed against an estimated 30-40 other teens and showcased her personal care nursing skills in a series activities such as positioning a patient, obtaining vital signs, bed making, and ambulation. Sismondo said scores were based on the Rubric system and she was pleased with the results.
“I was pretty excited, as was she,” Sismondo added. “It’s a really big accomplishment to win an international gold medal.”
She continued that it was the first time one of her HOSA students had earned such a distinction, and the experience also helps build knowledge.
“We’ve had several in the top 10 and a third-place winner in the past, but this is the first time I’ve had someone get gold. [The conference] teaches a lot of leadership skills and gives the students a chance to showcase their abilities.”
Those abilities will come in very handy for Sepik, whose planning to attend the University of Akron this fall to study nursing.
(Photo Cutline: Emily Sepik, a recent graduate of Jefferson County Joint Vocational School’s health technologies program, earned an international gold medal during the Health Occupations Students of America national conference in Tennessee. Sepik now plans to major in nursing at the University of Akron.)
JVS Hosts Summer Career Camp for Youth
BLOOMINGDALE- Dozens of children from Jefferson and Harrison counties learned some tools of the trade during Jefferson County Joint Vocational School’s annual Summer Career Camp on June 20-23.
About 50 fourth through sixth-graders converged upon the school each day and organizers said that was the highest amount they’ve seen in several years. The youth had a chance to enjoy some free and fun activities in JVS labs with school instructors while also gaining a little hands-on knowledge. Among the offerings were welding metal chain-link puzzles, making pizza and scrapbooks, learning to be a police officer or working in a CSI lab, building model cars, creating electric cars, experimenting with new hairstyles, and making cookies, popcorn, and slushies. Instructors involved with the camp included Roger Hilty, welding; Becky Kelley, early childhood education; Ron Reasoner, auto service; Christina Henderson, Transition to Work; Jamie Wells, criminal justice; Jim Freeman, electrical trades; and Sondra Mount and Diane Dalesio, cosmetology. In addition, aides and teachers at the school also helped and included Dawn Pugh, Jill McVicker, Dale Palmer, and Kelly Prokopakis.
Organizer Barb Pieniazek, who also volunteered at the camp, was pleased with the turnout and said the children were excited to take part.
“They were really interested in building little motors, welding chain-link puzzles and building solar cars,” Pieniazek added. “What is amazing is how the teachers were able to have fun but teach kids real-life skills. I had two or three kids say they wanted to come back next year. For the most part, I anticipated 25 kids but we started with 30 and they brought more and more friends every day.”
Some of the youngsters said they enjoyed the activities and hoped to participate again.
“I’m interested in wearing a mask and welding,” said eight-year-old Sophia Henderson, who joined her brother, J.D., at the camp. Both were participating for the second year.
“It’s fun,” J.D. Henderson added. “We are also making slushies, cookies, and popcorn.”
“I like it,” said nine-year-old Brady Haught, who was at the camp for the first time. “I might do it next year.”
The event has been held for roughly two decades and has drawn dozens of boys and girls, some of which have gone on to become JVS students in the future. Pieniazek hopes even more kids would be inspired to attend the school when they are older.
“They come here and get a great experience of what this place is really like, and it’s all positive for them.”
She was also grateful to JVS administrators for hosting the camp, teachers and aides for volunteering their time, students for participating and the community for their ongoing support, adding that she would like to see the event continue for years to come.
(Photo Cutline: Nine-year-old Brady Haught welds a chain puzzle with help from instructor Roger Hilty during the annual Jefferson County Joint Vocational School Summer Career Camp. About 50 students participated each day and took part in activities with teachers from auto service and cosmetology to electrical trades and other labs and gained some hands-on knowledge in the process.)
Little Graduates
Photo Cutline: Twenty-two youngsters took part in a preschool graduation program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School on May 17. Nine children in the early childhood education program donned caps and gowns symbolizing their move to kindergarten and another 13 tykes advanced to senior preschooler status. The group sang songs about what they learned with help from ECE instructor Becky Kelley and her students before taking the stage to receive their certificates. Pictured are, at left, Cora Barcalow and Allyson Koch hugging it out during a class performance of “I Love You” at the program.
Adult Education Classes Offered at JVS
BLOOMINGDALE-Registration is being taken now for fall adult education classes at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School.
Coordinator Jeff Copeland said classes get under way on Sept. 22 and more than 20 courses are being offered which last from two days to nine weeks. Signups began on Sept. 8 and can be taken Monday through Thursday from 3-8 p.m., while students must be at least 18 years old to attend. Programs are scheduled between 5-9 p.m. at the school along Highway 22A in Bloomingdale.
A range of new and familiar subjects are available for computers, special interests, and trade and industrial programs. Among the latest offerings are Basic Vehicle Care, ATV Maintenance and Repair, Handmade Greeting Cards, and Basic Electricity. Copeland also listed small engine repair and dance among the popular topics. The complete listing of classes includes the following: Computers for the Beginner, a four-week course which starts Sept. 24 from 6-8 p.m.; Investing and Wealth Management, a five-week course which begins Sept. 30 from 6-8 p.m.; Microsoft Word, a three-week class that starts Oct. 22 from 6-8 p.m.; eBay Basics, a three-week course that starts Sept. 23 from 6-8 p.m.; Dance, a seven-week course that begins Sept. 24 from 6-8 p.m.; iPhone and iPad Basics, a one-week class offered Oct. 14-15 from 6-9 p.m.; Introduction to Bass Fishing, a six-week course starting Sept. 23 from 6-8 p.m.; Chinese Fitness Shibashi, a seven-week course starting Sept. 30 from 6-7 p.m. with the first class running from 6-7:30 p.m.; Handmade Greeting Cards, an eight-week course starting Sept. 22 from 6-8:30 p.m.; Stained Glass, a seven-week class starting Sept. 29 from 6-9 p.m. with a refresher course available.; Yoga, a nine-week course beginning Sept. 24 from 6-7:30 p.m.; Guitar 1 and 2, an eight-week program with introductory classes beginning n Sept. 29 and advanced guitar classes starting Oct. 1 from 6-9 p.m.; Decorative Painting, an eight-week class starting Oct. 1 from 6-9 p.m.; Cake Decorating, a five-week class starting Oct. 8 from 6-8 p.m.; Quilting, an eight-week class starting Sept. 24 from 5-8 p.m.; Forklift Training, a two-week class offered on Sept. 30 and Oct. 7 from 6-9 p.m.; Welding Technology, a nine-week class starting Sept. 23 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Basic Electricity, a seven-week class offered Sept. 30 from 6-9 p.m.; ATV Maintenance and Repair, a five-week course starting Oct. 6 from 6-9 p.m.; Antique Tractor Restoration, a six-week course starting Sept. 29 from 6-9 p.m.; Small Engine Repair, a six-week course starting Oct. 8 from 6-9 p.m.; Android Smartphone and Tablet, a one-week course available Oct. 21-22 from 6-9 p.m.; and Basic Vehicle Care, a four-week course starting Oct. 1 from 6-8 p.m.
Daytime JVS instructors and community residents teach the courses and Copeland said he gets inspiration for selected classes from other adult education programs and student input.
Fees range from no charge to $185 and a certificate of completion will be given to those enrolled in certain programs who have attended at least 60 percent of the classes. Meanwhile, a minimum of seven students must be registered before a class can proceed. Some courses require students to purchase textbooks and supplies, and those fees are not included in the class cost. The JVS reserves the right to cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment, after which a full refund will be made to affected students. If a withdrawal is made prior to the second class, a refund will be given minus $10 for a processing fee. Processing will take two to four weeks.
Open enrollment and special class arrangements are available and those interested in registering may call or visit the school, plus they can go online to the Jefferson County JVS website and click on the “Adult Education” tab. For more information, contact the JVS at (740) 264-5545.
Auto Students Mix It Up with New Equipment
BLOOMINGDALE-Students in the auto collision program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School are mixing things up with some state-of-the-art equipment donated earlier this year.
Instructor Jim Skipper said his dozen juniors and seniors have learned to utilize some modern mixing equipment given by Transtar Autobody Technologies Inc. through Modern Auto Parts in Cadiz. The No Mix Low VOC Refinish System, which is valued at $18,000, is the largest contribution to the school program and Skipper said it all began with a visit from company representatives.
“Derek Skipper from Modern Auto Parts and Transtar representative Kevin Vangheluwe came in,” he explained, adding that officials viewed the lab and its equipment.
The new computerized mixing system arrived around February and includes a series of tints that can mix any color on today’s auto market. Skipper was pleased with the donation and noted that it would definitely make a difference in teaching the future workforce.
“The students have used the equipment and it’s the largest donation we’ve ever received,” he added. “I appreciate the donation and the students will be more prepared for the industry due to the fact that they’ve used this system.”
Transtar Autobody Technologies Inc. is based in Michigan and provides an array of products for repair, refinish, detail, and color systems. In addition to the No Mix Low VOC Refinish System, the growing line also features an array of items from plastic repair materials, adhesives, and sealants and specialty coatings to a full line of accessories.
(Photo Cutline: Jared Sampson, a student in Jefferson County Joint Vocational School’s auto collision program, is pictured with the lab’s new Transtar Autobody Technologies computerized paint system that was donated by Transtar through Modern Auto Parts of Cadiz. The system, which is valued at $18,000, is the largest contribution made to the program.)
ECE Students Intern at Local Schools
BLOOMINGDALE-Early childhood education students are getting a taste of life in the classroom through internships at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School.
For the third year, the ECE program has teamed up with area schools to place seniors as a way help the interns decide their choice of vocation. ECE Instructor Rebecca Kelley said two students will be heading into schools on March 29 to work with teachers and students on another level. Gwen Clancy, who is based at Edison High School, will go back to her neck of the woods to John Gregg Elementary and work with intervention specialist Beverly Sansone; Kodi Rensi, a student at Harrison Central High School, heads to Harrison East Elementary in her hometown of Hopedale to assist second-grade teacher Francie Doty. They are expected to work during the last nine weeks of the school year.
“They have to meet requirements to participate,” said Kelley. “They can’t miss more than five days of school, have A’s and B’s in their classes, show an interest in teaching, and have the potential to represent the JVS in the field. They have to show that they possess the skills necessary to work in an elementary school.”
She added that the internship program began after several students with an interest in pursuing education as a career; however, they were unsure whether they wanted to teach preschool or another grade level. Kelley then contacted local schools to provide that opportunity.
“It opens up their eyes to something other than preschool, and if they are planning to go to college early childhood education goes up to third grade. [The internship] gives them an opportunity to try it out before they go on to college.”
Six students have taken part since the program first began, and one student even worked at a daycare facility. Kelley said some of her other students may be leaning towards social work and she is looking for speakers to lecture the class and provide more insight on their careers.
Clancy was thrilled to have the chance, saying she wants learn about other aspects of teaching.
“I am super excited because the teacher I’m interning with is a special needs teacher, so it’s exciting to experience something new in that field,” she added. “I can learn more about the students and I think there should be more teachers who teach special needs kids.”
Meanwhile, Rensi noted her enthusiasm about working with older pupils.
“I’m so excited about working with the second-graders. I love teaching preschool now and want to see if I like that or I’d like teaching second-grade,” she said. “I definitely plan on being a teacher.”
(Photo Cutline: Gwen Clancy, a senior early childhood education student at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, is working with some young charges in the preschool program now but will be heading to John Gregg Elementary in a few weeks to test the waters as an intern. The ECE program has taken part in internships for the past three years and helps students decide their career path in education.)
House Auction Postponed
BLOOMINGDALE-The planned auction of a house constructed by Jefferson County Joint Vocational School students has been postponed until later this summer.
The seventh and last house erected at the Breezewood Manor subdivision was set to go up for bid on June 4, but the timeframe has since been moved closer to August. Superintendent Dr. Todd Phillipson said the reason for the decision was two-fold.
“It isn’t finished yet and will also give us a chance to show it throughout summer to potential buyers,” he said.
Instructor Steve Orwick’s carpentry students have worked intermittently since 2012 to complete the three-bedroom, three-bath ranch home located at 43 Breezewood Drive in Bloomingdale. It includes an estimated 2,200 square feet of space with a two-car garage and a great room combining a living room, kitchen, and dining area. Orwick said carpeting and some exterior work were still needed before the site could be ready for sale.
The subdivision was formed amid increased academic requirements and seniors initially worked in the community to build a home for a private resident. Breezewood Manor was started around 2001 and has since grown to at least a half-dozen houses. Senior carpentry students handled framing, roofing, and concrete work during warmer days and completed interior projects during the colder months. In addition, professional contractors oversaw the plumbing and HVAC installation while students in the electrical trades program did electrical installation from the curb to the house, as well as the outlets and lights.
(Photo Cutline: The planned auction of a home constructed by carpentry students at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School has been postponed for later this summer, which will give time to put the finishing touches on the house and show it to potential buyers.)
Multimedia Students Gain Real World Experience
BLOOMINGDALE-Students in the multimedia and design program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School are gaining some real-world experience through community projects.
For years, the program has cooperated with local schools, churches, and organizations to produce videos and other media for promotional purposes. One of the latest collaborations is a video project for the Ohio State Highway Patrol detachment in Wintersville surrounding a recent mock crash scenario at Indian Creek High School. Senior Samantha Ploof worked alongside Trooper Tim Zook of the OSHP and was editing the final version shortly before graduation. She said she has long enjoyed the craft and the collaborations provide a wealth of experience beyond classroom learning.
“Trooper Zook came to me because I worked with him last year on posters about drinking and driving, and then he asked me to work on this,” Ploof said.
She was joined by fellow students Micah Cassels, Tristan Lewis, and Tommy Emery to film the scenario at her home school on May 13. She said such projects took upwards of three hours to edit and the class uses state-of-the-art equipment for their work. The program includes such technology as Adobe Final Cut X for editing, Nikon D750 digital cameras, Panasonic HD cameras, and Adobe Photoshop programs. Meanwhile, Ploof said the completed DVD will be used as an educational tool in the future.
“The final production is going to be given to the OHP to be used for next year’s Students Against Destructive Decisions,” she said.
Instructor Natalie Campana-Lucas said the community groups paid for material costs and the work ultimately gives her pupils a taste of what it’s like to work in real life.
“Students get an opportunity to produce real-world projects for organizations such as the Ohio Highway Patrol,” she said. “It gives students an opportunity to build their portfolios, customer relations, and community involvement.”
Campana-Lucas said the JCJVS has also aided the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District, St. John Fisher Catholic Church in Richmond, Blessed Sacrament Church in Wintersville, and Catholic Central, Steubenville, Edison, Indian Creek, Harrison Central, and Weir High Schools. This also marks the 10th year the multimedia program has assisted OSHP.
(Photo Cutline: Samantha Ploof, a senior in the multimedia and design program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, puts the final touches on a mock crash video as part of a project with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The program has assisted community schools and groups with promotions for years and students also gain some real-world experience while building their portfolios.)
Transition Night Slated at JVS
BLOOMINGDALE- Special needs students will have a chance to learn how to become productive members of society during Transition Night at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School.
Christina Henderson, Transition to Work instructor, said speakers and information will be provided during the event, which will be held in conjunction with the JCJVS Open House on April 13 from 3-6 p.m. Transition Night is open to all county-wide students who require Individualized Education Plans, or IEP’s. The goal is to empower and engage students, families, educators, and stakeholders of students with disabilities in their journey to adulthood. Participants will receive information on the transition process for students between the ages of 14-21 in the areas of living, learning, and working and small group informational sessions and booths will be offered with local service providers for students with disabilities.
Henderson said representatives from the State Support Team, Eastern Gateway Community College, West Virginia Northern Community College, Ohio Means Jobs, Bridges to Transition and Ohio Department of Disabilities will attend. Dr. Andrew Tommelleo, transition specialist with SST, will be keynote speaker and will also answer questions from parents about available services.
“{WVNCC] has a fantastic support system for students with IEP’s and the representative of the Wheeling branch will speak about what they offer,” she said. “Dr. Tommelleo is our keynote speaker. He will answer questions about transitioning and will discuss the importance of having a plan in place and how to utilize Ohio Means Jobs and other services.”
Former students who are currently employed in the community will also be on hand to share stories of how they used their transition plans to find success. Henderson continued that it was the first time she’s held such an event, but it was important to highlight what is available to help students with disabilities.
“As transition coordinator, my focus is to help these kids create a plan to connect them to what they will transition into as adults. We have a need for supports in the community and they need a plan in place before they leave school,” she noted. “We want them to have fulfilling careers and to feel good about themselves and show they can do it. We want to have more students involved and engaged.”
Henderson said the goal is to make sure the students already have their plans in place before they graduate so they can make their transition much smoother.
“Hopefully this night will be for students to make a connection. It brings to light the importance of not having [a plan] started after graduation, but to have it started by age 14. We will have supports in one building, which will make the journey easier for parents and students.”
Henderson noted that although Transition Night was being held at the school, it impacts students throughout the community.
“This is open to all students of Jefferson County schools with an IEP who are age 14 and older. It isn’t just about JVS; this is about students with needs in our county.”
For more information, contact the JCJVS at (740) 264-5545.
Welding Students Aim for Success
BLOOMINGDALE- Welding students at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School are using what they have learned in the program to carve out successful futures.
Juniors Hallie Schmitt and Chuck Kimble are both first-year students in Todd Parker’s welding program and are already showing great potential for a bright future ahead.
Schmitt, a student at Indian Creek High School, holds a 4.3 grade point average and is a member of Key Club, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), and the National Honor Society. In addition, she has been working at Die-Tech Machine of Bloomingdale and James C. Dawes of Cadiz. As the only female student in her welding class, she said she is naturally competitive and plans to map out a career in the welding field. She said JCJVS has put her on track to do just that.
“I am learning something new every single day,” she added, saying she has gained knowledge on everything from stick welds to the gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process. “The things we do are for our career and I’m definitely learning a lot here.”
Ironically, it was not a subject of interest during her earlier years.
“No one in my family welds, but I saw my dad welding something in the garage and [tried it]. I didn’t like it at first, but I tried again since then and it hooked me,” Schmitt said. “I plan on attending college to obtain an engineering degree and I believe knowledge is power.”
Kimble, who attends Buckeye Local, has been using his tools of the trade to build upon a longtime hobby: stock car racing. He races every weekend at sites around the region and is looking to get involved in bigger events.
“I love welding,” he said. “I started when I was little. I welded bumpers on racecars before I went to the JVS. I’ve been involved in stock car racing my whole life.”
He added that when he’s not racing, he is working on cars. He currently works at 2 Brothers Motorsports in St. Clairsville and has designs on building a new chassis for his own racecar.
“We got a car two months ago and are assembling it, but my ultimate goal is to build a chassis possibly next winter.”
Kimble, who currently holds a 4.0 GPA, is looking to make a career in fabrication and credits the welding program for keeping him on course to a successful future.
“I’ve learned endless amounts of knowledge, and what I’ve learned has grown,” he said.
For his part, Parker said he could not more pleased with the duo he instructs.
“I’m very proud of them and hope what we’re training them compliments what they’re interested in later in life,” Parker added. “Students like these make me love doing my job. They are asking questions and are open to suggestions. They are everything you want in a student.”
(Photo Cutline: Hallie Schmitt and Chuck Kimble, both juniors in the welding program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, are excelling in school and in life and now plan to make a career in the field.)
Power Mechanics Students Heading to Detroit
BLOOMINGDALE- Students in the Power Mechanics program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School are heading to Motor City next month to catch a glimpse of automotive making in action.
Seventeen juniors and seniors in instructor John Ramsey’s program will make an overnight visit to Detroit, Mich., on March 10-11. Ramsey said he began the excursions about 20 years ago and students will view vehicles from both the past and present.
“We will go to the Henry Ford Museum, see new Ford trucks being made on an assembly line, and watch engines being built at Detroit Diesel,” he explained. “The assembly line is an experience in itself. The raw components come together and it’s very robotic.”
Ramsey added that the Henry Ford Museum, which is owned by the Thomas Edison Foundation, features a vast array of mechanical constructs such as vehicles and a Wright Brothers Kitty Hawk plane to a 600-ton locomotive. The museum regularly adds displays while seven warehouses full of other items remain unused. He said the experience spurs questions among his students about the inner workings and processes, and hopefully it will inspire more interest in working in the field.
“It’s about reinforcement, and if you are going to be a mechanic, you have to go to the Henry Ford Museum and see it.”
Ramsey said the class refurbishes a piece of machinery and then sells it to help defray costs for the trips.
Zalenski Brings Experience to the Classroom
BLOOMINGDALE- Local restauranteur Glen Zalenski is bringing his experience into the classroom as the new culinary arts instructor at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School.
Zalenski, who operates the Wintersville eatery bearing his name, has a long history in that field but said he truly missed teaching. An opportunity presented itself over the summer and he made his return to teaching.
“I applied five years ago and put in an application when there was a recent opening,” he said. “I have friends at the West Virginia Northern Community College culinary program and was impressed with what they did [with that program]. I thought it would be a good opportunity to get students involved with local restaurants.”
Zalenski, who also sits on the WVNCC Culinary Arts program’s advisory board, also seeks to involve local restauranteurs his program’s advisory board to help gain input on what they look for in potential employees. He currently has 10 seniors and 20 juniors in his class and said plans to draw on his experience as a restaurant owner when it comes to their education. Hopes are to give his pupils a real-world experience through the ProStart Program, in which students put in hours doing paid and voluntary work. They also could earn up to nine college credit hours and five Ohio colleges accept the culinary arts program.
Another idea is to reopen the Crestview Inn Restaurant located at the Bloomingdale campus in the spring. The site has primarily been used for banquets and other social venues for the past few years, but he intends to put seniors in charge while the underclassmen would work on the staff. Zalenski said one group of students would be responsible for doing the prep work while another would sell the meals.
“The biggest growth in this industry is in casual dining restaurants, and I want to try to prepare students for this. I can fall back on my experience and keep kids interested in the culinary arts,” he commented. “This year is the first time to run the lab where the juniors and seniors are separated. I should be able to draw from my experience and make it work.”
The Martins Ferry native began his career in the food industry as a part-time cook at Elby’s Big Boy while in high school and continued working there through his college years at Franciscan University. He went on to teach at Catholic Central High School in Steubenville from 1980-83 and continued working in the food industry, where he managed several sites before venturing out on his own. Zalenski, who currently resides in Bloomingdale, opened the Green Mill in Steubenville around 2000 and followed up with Zalenski’s in 2002, while the latter still operates today
Zalenski noted that everyone has welcomed him on board at the JVS and he’s excited to return to the classroom.
“I love it. I’ve always liked being in the classroom and working with kids,” he said. “They can teach you as much as you teach them.”
Supervisor/Principal Tony D’Aurora said Zalenski brings a lot to the table through his business experience.
“I thought he was a good fit for our school,” D’Aurora commented. “One of his strengths is being on the advisory board at West Virginia Northern Community College. He brings a new perspective to the class.”
(Photo Cutline: Local restauranteur Glen Zalenski headed back to school to bring his perspective to students as the new instructor of the culinary arts program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. Zalenski teaches 30 juniors and seniors and intends to use his experience to prepare them for the workplace.)