Connecticut Technical High School System

Eli Whitney Technical High School, 71 Jones Road, Hamden, CT 06514
 
Telephone: (203) 397-4031, FAX (203) 397-4129

Connecticut State Department of Education

 

 

Work Based Learning Program
(Formerly Cooperative Worksite Experience program )

Success Story

GRAPHICS TECH STUDENT WORKING AT PRESTO PRINT II INC.

Marilys Lugo is an Eli Whitney Tech. Senior in the Graphics Technology department. During shop cycles, she participates in the WBL program working part-time with Presto Print II Inc., a graphics company based in Hamden, CT.

At the worksite, the Marilys operates duplicating and book binding equipment. The company owner, Mrs. Renee Gere, has devoted company resources to sponsor and support our students via the WBL program and job shadowing visits. Presto Print II offers a wide variety of graphic's services and promotional products to a number of high end customers. Marilys assists in producing forms, brochures, flyers and manuals to customers such as the Hamden Public Schools, Yale University, various State of Connecticut agencies, Milford Public Schools and more.

This real life work based learning experience has helped Marilys gain a different perspective regarding her trade career and has allowed her to make a connection between the skills she learned at school and their application at her new job. We are very proud of Marilys accomplishments and look forward to see her peers following her steps.

Marilys with owner Renee Gere
Marilys with owner Renee Gere