NCCC Success Stories
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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
Information Technology - BS
Information Technology Specialist
A co-op with the National Guard in New Hampshire gave Justine Woodward experience in customer service support.
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.
Computer Integrated Machining Technology
Instrumentation Engineering Specialist
Machining and measuring work keep Jonathan Cabrera busy and on deadline this summer at GE Aviation.
Administrative Support Technology AAS
Management assistant
RIT/NTID alumnus Mason Chronister has found work satisfaction at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
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.
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 - BS
Financial Management Student Intern
Business Management major prepares Helen Yu for a management role in a variety of settings after graduation.
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.
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.
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.
American Politics and Human Resources
Office clerk in the Office of Inspector General
Creativity, skills and motivation helped Timothy Holmes get the job done.
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.
Arts & Imaging Studies
Graphic Designer
The challenges of using color and balance to enhance design motivated Leah Murray to work harder.
Journalism - BS
News Intern for 48 hours and Crimesider
Accuracy is a key requirement for Michael Roppolo's co-op at CBS News.
Visual Communication Studies - AOS
Commercial Producer
On co-op, Steven Wilson found something he truly loved doing.
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.
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.
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.
Industrial Design - BS
Design intern: Industrial Designer
A New York City contemporary design fair is the destination for Jay Liu's toy design.
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.