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An 18-month assembly pre-apprenticeship at Caterpillar’s Building Construction Products Division provides the opportunity to gain practical on-the-job work experience in a manufacturing environment and apply their academic studies to practical work situations. From the start, apprentices are challenged to demonstrate their strengths and apply their knowledge to help us achieve our business strategy. Candidates were chosen based on the following criteria: Scholastic record, Discipline profile, Attendance profile, Interview skills, and Letters of recommendation. Employment in a manufacturing assembly environment. While in the Pre-apprenticeship program, I took manufacturing-related classes at Johnston Community College (13 credit hours), as well as received on-the-job training at Caterpillar (640 hours).

Follow school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules. Work in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity. Search the library and scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects. Work in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity. Collect, arrange, and input information into the database system. Balance school, extracurricular activities and work along with healthy social connections and personal health. Participate in extracurricular activities and sports with teamwork and dedication to sportsmanship and collaboration.

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them values and to become a responsible, participating citizen and leaders who are guided by the Scout Oath and Law. Provide youth with positive role models and activities that shape their character and help them develop into responsible members of society.

Through the Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) program, gained leadership experience and served as a role model for younger campers while assisting counselors and staff with summer camp activities.

CILT program allowed me to grow in character and leadership development while being led by experienced staff members serving as mentors. Days consisted of everything from spending time

with huddles to team-building, group outings, and putting together care packages for people in need.

Whether in uniform or not, responsible for maintaining the highest standards of conduct and appearance, for abiding by the rules and regulations of both the unit and school, and for carrying out instructions and orders to the best of my ability. Actively listened to commanding officers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns. Fostered volunteer veteran events to support community initiative