Tonisha
Harvey graduated from Ranken’s Electrical Automation Technology program in May
2020. She will complete her BS in Applied Management in 2021. “Having my degree
in Electrical Automation, I was able to bypass the training process necessary
to become a maintenance helper. I am currently a maintenance technician
apprentice at Anheuser-Busch Brewery (ABB), a 2-year program,” explains Tonisha.
“I’m the 1st set of eyes on any machine or press, so I find problems early on,
ensuring the machines are properly oiled and lubricated. I assist the
maintenance team, coordinate weekly orders, and operate all moving vehicles at
ABB including forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom trucks.”
Highly
motivated students are in great demand in industry; Ranken faculty are proud to
recommend these high performers. Nick Weatherly, electrical instructor, says “Tonisha was a student of mine. She impressed me with her dogged determination,
work ethic, and initiative. At just over 4 feet tall and less than 100 pounds,
she never shirked her responsibilities or complained. Tonisha was always prepared,
and her work was done professionally. She will do well in any endeavor she chooses.”
Understanding
Ranken’s grading structure was challenging, but Tonisha soon appreciated how
the institution evaluated her work ethic, competence, and skills knowledge
demonstrated at the college level. She has more than doubled her salary since
graduation and her future earning potential is promising. Tonisha acknowledges,
“My Ranken experience was the absolute best! I enjoyed the hands-on approach to
learning. My professors were eager to assist me in any way possible; I thought
that was really cool! I recommend Ranken to anyone who has witnessed my career
evolution and success. Attending Ranken was the best decision I’ve made in my
adult life, equipping me with the fundaments to be the best maintenance
technician I can be!”
Learn more at https://ranken.edu/find-your-career-path/
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