Co-op Student of the Month

Lauren Bayn

Placement:  Con-Tact Masonry

Strengths and Accomplishments

• Lauren has learned how to cut and lay blocks, use a masonry saw, joint, and grout.  

• Lauren can anticipate the next task and complete it without being asked by her supervisor.

• She demonstrates a willingness to learn and is highly motivated.  

"Lauren is one of the best students we have ever had.  She has picked up many skills very quickly and has great self-awareness."  

Excellent work Lauren!

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Construction Academy Outstanding Co-op Student

Matthieu Bernard

Placement: Con-tact Masonry

Strengths and Accomplishments

• Matthieu is a very determined mason who has taken on various responsibilities while at placement

• He has mixed mortar, moved block, laid block and cut block

• Works well within his crew and performs all tasks that are asked of him

"Matthieu is a bright young man.  He will be a welcome addition to any job site he is assigned to."

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Construction Academy Outstanding Co-op Student

Lauren Bayn

Placement:  Con-tact Masonry

Strengths and Accomplishments

• Follows directions from her supervisors

• A real "team player" at the jobsite

• Shows great eagerness and initiative to learn about the trade

• Has begun laying blocks at some of the various job sites you'll see around Windsor

• Very responsible and follows all safety measures at placement

"Lauren has been a welcome addition this semester.  She has a bright future in the masonry trade!"

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Quad 4 Outstanding Co-op Student

Stephen Zuraa 

Placement: Lakeside Shoppers Drug Mart

  

Responsibilities:

• Stocking shelves

• Checking for expiry dates on products

• Facing merchandise

• Overall cleaning of products (To ensure that it looks appropriate for customers)

• Occasionally helping customers

• Organizing storage room

 

 

"Stephen is a wonderful student. He completes daily tasks in a timely manner. When he has finished a given task, he always asks for directions for his next step".

                      

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Quad 4 Outstanding Co-op Student

Jason Suciu

Placement: Orange PC

A Computer System being built - start to finish

    

Responsibilities:

• Building and repairing personal computers

• Trouble-shooting computer issues and fixing (upgrading) systems

• Customer service/trying to figure out what the need is

• Designing and creating gaming PCs

• Designing and creating a mining rig for BitCoin

"Jason is a very fast learner and has an terrific work ethic. He was a pleasure to train and is great to work with". 

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Quad 4 Outstanding Co-op Student

Olivia Krysa

Co-op Placements:  Sho Art Studio and the University of Windsor EPICentre

Strengths and Accomplishments

• Olivia refurbished a desk to store art supplies and her desk was used for display for a virtual art show

• She concierged while at Sho to ensure all COVID-19 protocols were in place  

• She was able to put together a detailed business plan for her small business which sells unique clothing, jewellry, and paintings 

• Olivia created a vision for an art vending machine where local artists would be able to sell merchandise

• She was chosen as a finalist for her Take Your Shot grant application for her vending machine

• She displayed a positive attitude and was very enthusiastic about her work

• She took great initiative and was always looking to learn

• Olivia was hired by a vendor at Sho to create social media posts and assist with marketing

"Olivia is driven.  She is eager to learn and she asks great questions.  We look forward to continuing our relationship with Olivia."

Keep up the great work Olivia.  We wish you success as you continue to grow your small business!

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Outstanding Quad 4 Co-op Student

Lucas Rosato

Placement:  Toyota Service Department

Strengths and Accomplishments

• Lucas is able to perform a number of tasks independently such as an oil change, brake service, and tire rotation.  

• Lucas demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• He is reliable, dependable and manages his time very well.

• He's eager to learn and always looks for new learning opportunities.

• He always displays a positive attitude.

• Lucas has been hired to work full time this summer!

"Lucas has picked up things very quickly.  He's going to make an excellent mechanic."  

Keep up the great work Lucas!!!

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Quad 3 Outstanding Co-op Student

Emma Veres

Placement:  St. John Vianney School

Strengths and Accomplishments

• Emma was able to establish an excellent rapport with the grade 2 students.  

• She was responsible and dependable.

• She showed excellent initiative and leadership.

• Emma was responsible for setting up the literacy centers and she also led the daily physical activities.

• Emma also worked one on one with a special education student.  

• Emma often gave up her lunch hour in order to play tag with the students at lunch.  

• Emma would stay after her co-op hours in order to participate in special classroom activities.  

"Emma is a fantastic addition to the class. She displays a youthfulness that the students find relatable.  It allows her to connect with the students and establish an excellent rapport."  

Way to go Emma!

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Quad 3 Outstanding Co-op Student

Jordan Fauteux

  

Jordan's Strengths and Accomplishments:  

• Had perfect attendance

• Demonstrated a willingness to learn and take on any task assigned

• Took initiative 

• Worked well with others

• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills

"Jordan is a great worker.  He is great with customers and he completes all of his assigned tasks in a timely fashion.  I think I'm going to hire him!"

  

Well done Jordan!

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Co-op Students of the Quadmester

Tyler Ballard

Placement:  Windsor Regional Hospital - Paediatrics Floor

Tyler's Strengths and Accomplishments:  

• Tyler worked on the Paediatrics floor at WRH

• He assisted the staff with a number of tasks including sanitization, setting up play and educational activities, directing patients to appropriate areas, delivering lab reports and supplies to various departments, and transporting patients to name a few

• Tyler shadowed the medical team on the paediatric floor and also observed in the fracture clinic, diagnostic imaging, and nuclear medicine

• He was committed to increasing his knowledge by asking questions

• He respected confidentiality of all patients

• Tyler had perfect attendance

"Tyler did a fantastic job.  We couldn't be happier.  He is dependable, independent, intelligent, and dedicated.  We have every confidence he will continue to reach his goals." 

Way to go Tyler! 

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