Chad

Chad successfully completed the TANF In-School Youth Work Experience Program. Chad was a senior at Penns Manor High School and was placed at Hildebrand’s Mowers & Saws, LLC in Indiana to participate in a work-study starting. During his work experience, Chad was given the opportunity to learn a variety of tasks dealing with small engine repairs at a family-operated business. During an interview at the completion of his program, Chad noted several things he learned while participating. They included assembly of new equipment and power tools, carburetor repair/adjustment, and how to look-up parts. Another take-away from his experience was the importance of maintaining an organized shop, and seeing how a family-owned business is run.

Charles “Chip” Hildebrand, owner/manager of Chad’s worksite, expressed his overwhelming satisfaction with Chad’s performance. He stated that Chad has shown a willingness to learn any task they requested of him, while maintaining a positive “go-getter” attitude from the start. Mr. Hildebrand also noted that by becoming a partnering worksite with Career T.R.A.C.K., it was “an awesome opportunity to train someone.” Career TRACK workers learn not only specific job-related tasks, but also understand how a small business operates. Chad was hired as a permanent employee at Hildebrand’s after his work experience with Career T.R.A.C.K. ended. His new, permanent position includes medical benefits, vacation, and retirement options.