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Washburn Tech, internship programs continue to grow, succeed by Lauren West staff writer Every semester, juniors and seniors make the decision to join Washburn Tech. This semester, 30 people are going to their first semester of Washburn Tech. Next semester, there are 13 people in their second semester of the program. Students continue to enroll in the program for multiple reasons. “A lot of people go to Washburn Tech for really specific reasons,” said counselor Steve Alexander. “If you don’t want a four-year degree, you can go to Washburn Tech and finish your certificate, and then go to Washburn and get an associates degree in one year. At 19 years old, you can have an employable degree, and it’s half-price.” While Washburn Tech is a great oppor-
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At 19 years old, you can have an EMPLOYABLE degree, and it’s HALF-PRICE.” Counselor Steve Alexander
tunity for some students, the internship program may be better suited for others. The program is a unique way for students to explore possible careers. This semester, there are 45 students in the internship program, next semester, there are 43. Students continue to use the program to their advantage. “The internship program is great for people who think they know what they want to do out of high school. That way
before they lock in money with a certain major, they can really know if they like it or not,” said Alexander. The internship program is currently in its 5th year. Every passing year, more students decide to pursue the program. “The first year, there were probably 1012 students each semester. The last two years, there has been 20-30 students each semester. This year, we have over 80 for the whole year,” explained Alex-
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ander. These programs continue to aid students and present opportunities not offered at other schools. Every year, the programs gain more students who are passionate about what they are doing. “The programs kind of sell themselves, it gives seniors a chance to do something more meaningful and different,” said Alexander.
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