NCCC Success Stories

Employers SAY...

The unanimous assessment is that it is a pleasure to have these students in the laboratory. They are well prepared for such an internship, they are enthusiastic and easy to get along with.

University of Michigan

Area of Study
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Degree Level: Associate 2019
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Computer Aided Drafting Technology

CAD Intern at US Bureau of Reclamation

Ryan's advice to students is to understand that you may need more time to figure out and understand what you truly want to do for yourself, your career and the future.

Engineering and Engineering Technology
Degree Level: Bachelor 2019
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Mechanical Engineering Technology

Visiting Researcher

RIT/NTID alumnus Samuel Lum explores stem cell research at John Hopkins University.

Computing and Information Sciences
Degree Level: Associate 2019
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Applied Computer Technology

Information Technology Intern

Arturo's advice is to study hard and take the classes seriously because everything you learn in class does help you to be successful working in those fields.

Communications and Digital Media
Degree Level: Associate 2018
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Design and Imaging Technology - AAS

Multimedia Designer, Photographer, Videographer

Miko Arayata enjoys using his design skills to create materials that tell a story for his clients.

Undeclared and Individualized Study
Degree Level: Bachelor 2018
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Communications and Psychology

Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist

RIT/NTID alumna Cecilia Grugan works as an equal opportunity employment specialist at the U.S. EEOC and loves the ability to help create opportunities for others.

Business, Management, and Leadership
Degree Level: Associate 2017
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Administrative Support Technology - AAS

Administrative Assistant

On co-op, Hussein Chahine gained experience in versatility and a good base of knowledge for a future career.

Communications and Digital Media
Degree Level: Bachelor 2017
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New Media Design - BFA

Digital Media Coordinator

RIT/NTID alumnus Keith Delk works as a creative professional in a fast moving digital world.

Business, Management, and Leadership
Degree Level: Bachelor 2017
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Accounting - BS

Accounting Specialist

Knowledge of Excel and general ledger skills allow Natalya Dmitriyeva to accomplish the monthly goal of balancing the books.

Engineering and Engineering Technology
Degree Level: Graduate 2017
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Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management - BS/M.Eng.

Supply Chain Intern

Christopher Fenn took advantage of his co-op experience at General Electric to leave his comfort zone and try new things.

Engineering and Engineering Technology
Degree Level: Associate 2017
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Computer Integrated Machining Technology - AOS

Machine Operator

On co-op as a machinist at Gleason Works, Connor Fitzgerald used what he learned in his NTID courses to get up and running quickly and was offered and accepted a full-time job.

Science and Math
Degree Level: Associate 2017
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Laboratory Science Technology, AAS

Lab Technician

On co-op at Merck, Michelle Mailhot used her lab science skill set to learn even more about her chosen field.

Business, Management, and Leadership
Degree Level: Bachelor 2017
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Business Administration Accounting - BS

Corporate accounting intern

Marlet Mancera credits her co-op with providing her with business knowledge and skills in business communication.

Science and Math
Degree Level: Bachelor 2016
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Biomedical Science

Analytical Scientist Intern

The NTID Job Fair helped Vanessa Bacellar parlay her Chemistry skills into an interesting co-op for a major corporation.

Engineering and Engineering Technology
Degree Level: Bachelor 2016
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Electrical Engineering - BS

Product Engineer

Lakeishia Brown’s electrical engineering major challenged her to be more motivated and more persistent.

Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education
Degree Level: Graduate 2016
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Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership

Assistant Trainer/Instructor

A co-op as an assistant trainer allowed Skip Flanagan to "get after it."

Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education
Degree Level: Bachelor 2016
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Museum Studies, BS

Student Intern in Cogswell Heritage House

Museum Studies major Susana Flores enjoys using 21st century technology to preserve manuscripts and images of the distant past.

Communications and Digital Media
Degree Level: Associate 2016
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Design and Imaging Technology - AOS

Graphic designer/photographer

On co-op, Curtis Martin applied his design and imaging technology training and enjoyed a number of new experiences that helped him build a professional portfolio to share with potential employers.

Engineering and Engineering Technology
Degree Level: Bachelor 2016
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Civil Engineering Technology - BS

Engineering Student Intern

On co-op, Hugo Perez understood the real value of his studies.

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

GEICO summer intern

Working with mentors on a challenging summer project at GEICO gave Benjamin Polstra the opportunity to accept a fulltime job.

Engineering and Engineering Technology
Degree Level: Associate 2016
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Computer Integrated Machining Technology - AOS

Computer numeric control (CNC) operator

Hard work on co-op and in his classes helped land Christopher Robinson a job after graduation.