NCCC Success Stories

Employers SAY...

Our two deaf employees had the technical skills that we needed, and they had the energy and enthusiasm that we needed, and in any job that we have, we find those are the two most important things. They showed it in their interviews and during the recruiting process and as co-ops working with us, so this was an excellent opportunity to hire them.

IBM - Austin, Texas

Area of Study
Computing and Information Sciences
Degree Level: Bachelor 2016
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Information Technology - BS

Information Technology Specialist

A co-op with the National Guard in New Hampshire gave Justine Woodward experience in customer service support.

Engineering and Engineering Technology
Degree Level: Associate 2015
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Computer Aided Drafting Technology - AOS

CAD and GIS Intern

Deborah Brown took her computer aided drafting training to Duke University and brought back valuable experience in the world of work.

Engineering and Engineering Technology
Degree Level: Associate 2015
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Computer Integrated Machining Technology

Instrumentation Engineering Specialist

Machining and measuring work keep Jonathan Cabrera busy and on deadline this summer at GE Aviation.

Business, Management, and Leadership
Degree Level: Associate 2015
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Administrative Support Technology AAS

Management assistant

RIT/NTID alumnus Mason Chronister has found work satisfaction at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Communications and Digital Media
Degree Level: Associate 2015
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Graphic Design - AS

Graphic Design

Kim Hoang feels confident about her future in graphic design because her time at RIT/NTID and her co-op have provided the background she needs to be successful.

Communications and Digital Media
Degree Level: Bachelor 2015
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Graphic Design

Video Editor/Graphic Designer/Web Encoder

Tachief Pollard's summer co-op gave him the opportunity to use his skills to benefit the deaf community.

Business, Management, and Leadership
Degree Level: Bachelor 2015
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Business Management - BS

Financial Management Student Intern

Business Management major prepares Helen Yu for a management role in a variety of settings after graduation.

Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education
Degree Level: Associate 2014
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Hospitality and Service Management

Quick Service Food and Beverage Co-op

Providing good food and service and making “Every Guest Feel Special” kept Keith Banks smiling and busy all summer.

Computing and Information Sciences
Degree Level: Bachelor 2014
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Computer Science - BS

Software Engineer Intern

NASA intern Robb Dooling worked on a script generator application that will graph data and measurements for the Orion Spacecraft, scheduled to launch September 2014.

Engineering and Engineering Technology
Degree Level: Bachelor 2014
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Mechanical Engineering Technology - BS

Manufacturing Operations Co-op

Douglas Giaccone drew on his design skills and creative thinking while on co-op at UTC Aerospace.

Undeclared and Individualized Study
Degree Level: Bachelor 2014
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American Politics and Human Resources

Office clerk in the Office of Inspector General

Creativity, skills and motivation helped Timothy Holmes get the job done.

Science and Math
Degree Level: Bachelor 2014
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Biomedical Science - BS

Research Intern

Daniel Latimer has collected as many skills and lab techniques as possible in his “tool belt” so he is prepared for the next step on his path to a Ph.D.

Communications and Digital Media
Degree Level: Associate 2014
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Arts & Imaging Studies

Graphic Designer

The challenges of using color and balance to enhance design motivated Leah Murray to work harder.

Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education
Degree Level: Bachelor 2014
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Journalism - BS

News Intern for 48 hours and Crimesider

Accuracy is a key requirement for Michael Roppolo's co-op at CBS News.

Communications and Digital Media
Degree Level: Associate 2014
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Visual Communication Studies - AOS

Commercial Producer

On co-op, Steven Wilson found something he truly loved doing.

Communications and Digital Media
Degree Level: Bachelor 2013
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Communication - BS

Sports Journalist

Jamaal Brown parlays his writing skills and his passion for being a reporter into a job in digital media for sports business.

Undeclared and Individualized Study
Degree Level: Bachelor 2013
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Human Resources

Office Assistant for Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI)

Skills and interests in human resources, business and management are leading Monique Cottman to seek employment the area of Equal Employment Opportunity after graduation.  

Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education
Degree Level: Bachelor 2013
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Psychology - BS

Investigative Assistant

A co-op doing research and analysis at the State Department gave Traci Goodrich a taste of a possible future career.

Art, Design, and Architecture
Degree Level: Bachelor 2013
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Industrial Design - BS

Design intern: Industrial Designer

A New York City contemporary design fair is the destination for Jay Liu's toy design.

Environmental Studies and Sustainability
Degree Level: Graduate 2013
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Environmental Health and Safety Management - MS

Environmental Program Manager

Rachel McAnallen used co-ops and networking skills to help secure a job in her field—environmental health and safety management.