CTE Graduate Profile

CAREER PATH

Xochi Ramos

. I was hired straight out of high school to begin as a quality technician at Winzeler Gear. My engineering and technology background I built in high school paved the way for me.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED

Morton West High School Berwyn, Illinois – Cook County

Problem solving, math, ability to understand and create CAD/technical drawings, time management

HS CTE CLASSES ENROLLED

Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing & Technology Service Internship

ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL CTE STUDENTS

CURRENT JOB TITLE

Quality Technician

My advice for high school CTE students is to pay attention in their classes and pursue what they love the most. Engineering, Technology and career courses give you employable skills.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Winzeler Gear Harwood Heights, Illinois

CAREER PATHWAY

HOW HAS CTE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE/CAREER?

Problem solving, math, ability to understand and create CAD/technical drawings, time management

Through the engineering courses I took, I got a bunch of exposure to different types of engineering. Through engineering I learned CAD, electricity, using manufacturing equipment, and most importantly how to solve problems and document everything.