Brayden Bryant
“I wanted to work in the Career Connections program to make connections in the Auburn area and figure out what career path I might want. So far, my favorite task has been cleaning coils and getting to explore different places across campus.”
Garrett Griffin
“I was interested in the Career Connections program because I wanted to try something new and create opportunities for myself. My favorite task so far has been working at the airport putting in plants.”
Caleb Hernandez
“I heard about the Career Connections program from one of my teachers. I wanted to join because I needed a summer job and wanted to gain experience in construction. So far, my favorite work has been laying carpet and installing two window AC units.”
Sydney Knight
“My mom’s (Christina Knight) experience here sparked my interest in the program, and my school encouraged me to apply. Helping WRRD with Camp War Eagle has helped me build communication skills and learn how recycling programs work at Auburn.”
Samuel Lowe
“I worked at Facilities Management last summer and really enjoyed the group I was with. This year, my favorite project so far has been putting in plants, sod and straw at the airport.”
Marcel Madison
“I heard about the Career Connections program through my guidance counselor. I wanted to work with Facilities to stay busy over the summer and learn the layout of Auburn’s campus. My favorite task so far has been replacing an old water meter.”
Braden McDaniel
“I wanted to join the Career Connections program because of the opportunity to explore a future career path. Planting flowers and laying sod have been some of my favorite tasks so far.”
Colton Potts
“My dad (Chris Potts) told me about the Career Connections program and encouraged me to participate. My favorite task this summer has been replacing a motor for an indoor AC unit.”
Kyle Rush
“I was interested in the program because I wanted to gain experience in different trades. So far, my favorite work has been changing motors and compressors on chillers and air handlers.”
Ariana Smith
“I wanted to work in the Career Connections program to earn some extra money, and I heard about it through my school. My favorite task this summer has been going through buildings and checking them.”
Chelsea Sneed
"I've participated in the Career Connections program since I was in high school. My mom (Dee Sneed) works for Facilities and told me it would be a great summer job. So far, my favorite task would be checking gutters and downspouts of buildings on campus. It allows me to go to places I didn't know about and see all the interesting things Auburn University has and does."
Kalib "Tank" Thomas
"I was interested in participating in Career Connections after my mom told me about the program. I want to learn more about the trades, and I thought this would be a good opportunity. My favorite task so far has been to help set up monitors with Nate (Evans)."
Alexander Walker
“I heard about the Career Connections program from my father (Isaac Walker) and thought it would be a good opportunity to explore a future career at the university.”
Hayes Worthy
“So far, I’ve really liked getting to help with planting at the airport. Working in the Career Connections program has been a great way to spend my summer and gain work experience.”
