Cody Savoy, a Senior in the Computer Aided Drafting and Design program, has been working at Diversified Technology Consultants since July, 2007. Based in North Haven since 1979, Diversified Technology is a leader in high quality engineering services. They have worked on a wide range of projects including civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, environmental, site development and transportation work.

"I have learned a lot here. I am a red line drafter. I get the drawn plans into the computer using Auto CADD," says Cody about his work. He works about five hours a day in the afternoons during his shop cycle and after school when he is in academics. He receives shop credit through the Work Based Learning program and gets paid as an intern by Diversified Technology for his work.

Project Manager Mike Errickson who supervises Cody says he has worked out very well so far. "He is an excellent worker, very independent, and very mature for his age - in fact many people here thought he was a college intern." Errickson says that Cody is never afraid to take on challenging tasks. "Right now, he is putting together a Detail Library to meet industry standards which we will use for years after he finishes working for us."

About his experience so far at Diversified Technology, Cody says "Everyone here has been very friendly and helpful. It's a great place to work." Asked if his training at O'Brien Tech helped prepare him for his work at Diversified Technology he says, "Definitely. When I started here I was able to start doing the work immediately. My Auto CADD training has really helped."

What is the most important thing has Cody learned as part of his Work Based Learning experience? "I learned that engineering work is almost all about developing good communication skills. You have to work as a team and you have to think very clearly about the task at hand." Cody says that he plans to study Civil Engineering in college after he graduates in June. "Working at Diversified Technology is a very big step in my future career plans."