CEANCI CTE Graduate Profile Book

Maria

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Maria Ramirez

Rockford, IL Winnebago County

Problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, willingness to learn new things and adapt, teamwork, blueprint reading, and most important good work ethic.

Metal shop, wood shop, electronics, automotive, computer classes

Die and Tool Maker/ CNC pro- grammer

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Header Die and Tool, Rockford, IL

Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology & Trades

All my classes were fun, easy and enjoyable for me. and as I con- tinue to take the types of classes that were more hands on and it was really fascinating for me to be able to build things with my own hands and that was what made me want to continue in this path.