Our Students
We want you to get to know our students and interns a little better because, well, we think they’re pretty great. Take a few moments to read through these candid interviews we conducted with them to learn how they came to the TKG Institute, what they’re learning, and what their plans are going forward.
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Tyler Wilson
School: University of Akron
Year of Graduation: 2009 (High School)
Major: Computer Science
When did you become affiliated with the TKG Institute? Stacy visited my web design class at the Portage Lakes Career Center.
How did you become aware of the TKG Institute? Turned in my resume after the visit from Stacy and she put me in the institute then.
Briefly describe your work/education background: High School graduate with a 3.5 or higher the whole time. 2 years of Web Design at the Career Center. I have worked at Fox’s Pizza Den in green for the past 3 years.
Briefly describe your interest in the web development industry: I enjoy doing it and I found that it would be a great way to help pay for and get through college.
What are some things that many people DO know about you? I love to listen to heavy metal, I’m usually very passive, I LOVE computers and video games alike, I’m a hard worker and when I have my mind set on something, nothing can stop me.
What are some things that many people DO NOT know about you? There is not very much that people don’t know about me. My friends know just about everything. One thing that few know is that I collect swords and other dark-age weaponry.
What do you like about the industry and the company? It is a very laid back company, the people here are great, the industry is not too easy but not too hard, very enjoyable here, and just an all around better place to be.
How do you see your current participation in the institute affecting your future? If anything just participating in this internship will improve my resume. Other than that it will definitely fortify my lust for computers and working with them for the rest of my life.
Do you solemnly swear that the above information is accurate to the best of your ability? Yes
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Lauren Ventosa
School: Franciscan University
Year of Graduation: 2009
Major: Comm Arts with Multimedia Concentration
When did you become affiliated with the TKG Institute? Back in the summer of 08
How did you become aware of the TKG Institute? I found out through Stacy who attends the same church as I.
Briefly describe your work/education background: I’ve graduated this past May and done two graphic design internships.
Briefly describe your interest in the web development industry: Ever since I first interned here, I’ve fallen in love with the internet and the web industry!
What are some things that many people DO know about you? I’ve studied abroad in Europe for a semester. I have my nails painted 98% of the time. I’m a huge tea addict.
What are some things that many people DO NOT know about you? I’ve recently started to play poker and I really enjoy it. I don’t like the color yellow. I used to be a bookworm but now it’s difficult for me to concentrate on reading books.
What do you like about the industry and the company? I love that the web has so much variety and design is constantly improving. The company itself has a great working environment and the people are great!
How do you see your current participation in the institute affecting your future? First, I won’t be sleeping past 8am on weekdays anymore. Second, I’ll be expanding my knowledge of sales and marketing and gaining skills needed to work in that part of the industry.
Do you solemnly swear that the above information is accurate to the best of your ability? Most definitely.