Senior Carpentry student Emmanuel "Manny" Lee is getting real world experience at a local company that is helping make the world a greener and cleaner place to live in. Since last September, Manny has been putting his building skills to good use at the Center for Green Building, a Bridgeport based company that specializes in the use of sustainable and recycled construction products.

Manny works three full days a week when he is in shop either working on "green" construction projects or sometimes working in the company's story on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport. He says that he really enjoys working at the Center for Green Building because he has learned a great deal of new skills. He also emphasized that what he has learned in the Carpentry program at Bullard-Havens fully prepared him for his work at the Center for Green Building.

Manny's supervisor, Jay Habansky says that he has been impressed by his work. "He definitely has the skills to do this job but more importantly he has the postive attitude and good work ethic that are key to becoming a success here." Habansky said that they would like to keep Manny working with them after he graduates.

Manny says that working in the Work Based Learning program has been great. "Where else can you do something you enjoy, learn something new everyday and get paid to do it."