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Yesenia Otero enrolled in Goodwin College’s bachelor’s Manufacturing Management Degree<\/a> program because she enjoys working with her hands and believes that this field will offer her career stability.<\/p>\n

“Manufacturing is a strong career,” she stated. “The field is growing and jobs are available.”<\/p>\n

Otero attended art school in Georgia, but decided to leave the program. “School was on the back burner until I realized the importance of having an education.”<\/p>\n

After eight years away, she moved back to Connecticut, still without a clear career path in mind.<\/p>\n

As a part-time youth advocate, Otero works with young people who have had traumatic upbringings. “We teach them life skills so they can advance, go to school, get a job, and ultimately become independent and successful.”<\/p>\n

She has also had part-time jobs in warehouse type environments. “I like to help people, and I also like to fix things and use my hands.”<\/p>\n

After doing a good amount of research, she decided on manufacturing as a future path, pointing out that this field is crucial for a variety of reasons. “Manufacturing is something we need,” she noted. “Manufacturers are responsible for things that people may not be aware of — cars, petroleum, food, medical supplies, and so much more.”<\/p>\n

Companies need quality employees to produce these products in a timely, efficient fashion. “Goodwin is preparing me for a position in this field by making so much accessible to me.”<\/p>\n

Not only is Otero able to learn and practice on state-of-the-art equipment in a new facility on campus, but she also has considerable support from Goodwin’s Career Services office. “The Career Services<\/a> team is available to us even after we graduate,” Otero stated. “Knowing that I can come back and get support is reassuring.”<\/p>\n

As for being a woman in a male-dominated industry, Otero doesn’t feel out of place. “Machinery can make women feel like they don’t fit in, but women are capable of having physical jobs, too; they’re not just for men.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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