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Internship offers real-world experience for high school senior

May 27, 2011

Mohonasen High School senior Kyle Young is well on his way to a career in machining.

A year ago, Kyle wasn't sure what he wanted to do when he graduated. Then, last summer, he received a call from Mohonasen Science and Technology Administrator Gerald Garing, who let him know about a new opportunity at Greno Industries in Scotia.

Kyle's work in the Mohonasen Technology and Trades program had made him eligible for an internship with the company, which manufactures machine parts that are shipped around the world. Now, thanks to the experience he's received at Greno this year, Kyle is set to attend Hudson Valley Community College in the fall to study machining. While in school, he will continue with his Greno internship and hopes that a job may be waiting for him there after he graduates from college.

"At Mohonasen, we are creating and maintaining programs that offer kids real-world, hands-on experiences, while at the same time working to build community relationships and partnerships that will strengthen our programs," said Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Patrick McGrath.

District officials hope to have another Technology and Trades student complete a similar internship at Greno next year.

Through the Mohonasen Technology and Trades program, students learn the basics of industrial design, computer aided design, three-dimensional sketching, construction and even pre-engineering. Students are also introduced to a variety of career options.

See pictures of Kyle working at Greno in the slideshow below.