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Contributed by: Rich Blegen on 6/13/2007

Pickens Technical College's goal is to provide students the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the workplace. The Executive Internship Program at Pickens offers students important on-the-job experience. Students volunteer eight to 10 hours each week at community businesses to learn about their desired profession.

"This is a great opportunity for students to learn new skills and volunteer in the community," Executive Internship Director Theresa Murray said. The 120 students selected each year participate in several occupational fields, including medical, elementary education, engineering and construction.

Sarah Gehrke, a recent graduate of Rangeview High School, interned with Dr. Stewart Weinerman at Colorado Orthopedic Consultants. "Dr. Weinerman was such a great inspiration. This was a life-changing experience for me. I plan to attend CU-Colorado Springs and then go on to medical school to become a surgeon," Gehrke said.

In addition to the training, students also earn community service hours. More than 20 Executive Internship students recently earned Presidential Service Awards. To qualify for the awards, students completed a minimum of 100 hours of community service.

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