By Lindsey Rowland
lrowland@wbcowqel.com
For anyone who has advanced through a college experience, the pursuit of a credible internship is an extremely familiar notion. These opportunities serve as a way for students to gain experience, make contacts, and ultimately shape themselves for the workplace. One’s mind usually jumps to a larger city when considering internships, but there are actually quite a few opportunities for these types of experiences in Crawford County.
Bucyrus and the surrounding areas have become known as places immersed in the manufacturing industry. Many area factories and plants have opportunities for students studying everything from lighting to engineering and business to come and gain experience with the company.
One such company is General Electric, and one such college student is Aaron Steinberg, a junior at Ohio State University main campus from Mason, Ohio. Steinberg is studying engineering and held the position of “industrial engineering co-op” within the large manufacturing plant. Steinberg, who spent the summer with host families, was given the chance to take on projects ranging from doing floor work with unit attendants, to creating processes alongside the IT department. He was given many responsibilities, learning what it will be like to work as an engineer in the future.
According to Steinberg, the experience was enriching. He said, “I made many friends and memories in Bucyrus this past summer, and I would have done it all over again. And don’t even get me started on the Bratwurst!”
Many students have shared the same experience, coming from all over Ohio for the opportunities that Crawford County has to offer; but for many, finding on the job experience in a myriad of areas in the workplace isn’t far from home. According to the Crawford County Job and Family services, there is still a lot to be found in the area, especially for students and in manufacturing.
What better place to learn one’s craft than in a small town atmosphere with a whole lot to offer?
For more information on area jobs and internships, please contact Crawford County Job and Family Services.