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Throughout his time at Lake Land, Parker said his instructors taught a diverse array of subject matter that created several opportunities for him later. He was able to work on projects such as building a wind turbine out of a bicycle wheel and creating gasifiers with paint cans.
“We had a lot of really helpful experiences, in new and developing technology as like learning about computer software and well as hands-on career climbing the wind tower,” opportunities. He found "I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND Parker said. both in the Renewable GOING TO LAKE LAND. Energy Program at Lake Land “I liked studying multiple College and is now working BECAUSE OF MY EDUCATION things, and all of the handsas a battery technician at THERE, I HAD A LOT OF on experience was really fun. Rivian, an electric vehicle OPTIONS WHEN I GOT TO The classes really helped automaker company. prepare me for what jobs THE WORKFORCE. NOW would look like in the future.” “I really want to help out and EVERY SINGLE TIME I DO A do my part,” Parker, Laker JOB, I HAVE A REWARDING Because he had already Nation Class of 2019, said. MOMENT." earned some college credit, Parker was able to earn an “Lake Land gave me a good associate degree in only foundation for a career I can -PARKER one year. Having begun his enjoy while supporting my career as a solar installer, family.” Parker said his education became even more beneficial when he transitioned into working Deciding to return to college a few years after as a technician. beginning his educational journey elsewhere, Parker enrolled at Lake Land in 2018. “I never know what to expect going into a job, so when I figure it out it’s really satisfying,” “Honestly I wish I would have chosen Lake Parker said. “I definitely recommend going Land as my first college starting out,” Parker to Lake Land. Because of my education said. “One of the biggest benefits in the there, I had a lot of options when I got to the program was the interaction between the workforce. Now every single time I do a job, students and teachers. Any help I needed, I I have a rewarding moment.” always received.” Pictured: Assembly team members inserting a windshield on a Rivian R1T on the Validation Production line at Rivian's manufacturing plant in Normal, IL. Photo credit to Rivian Newsroom. Inset: Parker with a Rivian R1T.
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