Last week Jahi Taylor became the first apprentice of the 2018 cohort. Before applying to the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, Jahi was a student at Triton College and Peer Mentor to other students in the engineering tech division. He also mentored middle and high school stud
ents through
AmeriCorps
.
Why did you decide to apply to the ICATT Apprenticeship Program?
Jahi:
"I applied because I saw an opportunity to both further my education, and get the work experience I would have normally lacked upon finishing school. I have several friends who’ve recently graduated from 4 year institutions, but have struggled to find employment due to lack of actual job experience."
Jahi:
"The uniqueness of what the company does. Working on custom machines, means constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s new and what’s familiar. To come to work with a new problem to solve every morning is something I’ve always had as a personal goal for my career. It keeps every day fresh and interesting. My father and grandfather always told me to find something that I’m passionate about, and then make a career from it. With the help of the ICATT Apprenticeship Program and GACC Midwest, I may have found what I was looking for. To be trained to do something I love, and to the highest standard possible, is truly a privilege. An opportunity I intend to take full advantage of, and make sure I learn everything I can."
We are very glad that Jahi is joining BBS Automation through the ICATT Apprenticeship Program and look forward to working with him.
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