HALL COUNTY SCHOOLS
Work-Based Learning Honors Work-Based Learning Youth Apprenticeship
NTERNS FOR HALL
September 2025
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Kubota
Nathan Shaw
Nathan in a senior Work-Based Learning student interning at Kubota Manufacturing.
He has a great work ethic and is doing a fantastic job representing our school.
We can’t wait to watch Nathan continue to grow in his role with Kubota.
Keep up the good work, Nathan!
Cherokee Bluff High School
Flowery Branch Police Department
Heyssel Mejia
Heyssel is a Law Enforcement Intern with the Flowery Branch Police Department. She spends her time shadowing law enforcement, observing court procedures and learning the skills needed to be successful in this industry.
Heyssel’s career goal is Public Safety. We are proud of her for taking the initiative to network and build her resume in this career area while in high school!
Great Job, Heyssel!
Chestatee High School
Deal Elementary School
Makena Medlin
Makena works at Deal Elementary as a lunchroom monitor, where she helps keep things running smoothly and brings a positive attitude every day.
Makena is known for her responsibility and kindness with the younger students.
East Hall High School
Royal Lakes
Sadie Bishop
Sadie is a dedicated second-year WBL student who continues to set an outstanding example both in the classroom and in the community. Sadie works at Royal Lakes Golf Course where she demonstrates professionalism, responsibility and a strong work ethic.
In addition to her workplace success, she is a pound member of the Varsity Cheer & Golf teams, balancing her athletic and academic commitments with excellence. Her leadership, commitment and character make her a shining example of what it means to be a Falcon.
Way to go, Sadie!
Flowery Branch High School
WLA
Samanthy Marin
“Samanthy is a fantastic young lady and always has a smile on her face. She is never late for work. She knows what to check on upon arrival so she can get started. Samanthy has watched and learned from other kitchen crew and can help serve the students, operate machinery, and take temperatures. We are so blessed to have her on our team at WLA !”
~J. Pollard, WLA Cafeteria Manager
Samanthy is a junior who is dual enrolled at Lanier Technical College and is taking Healthcare Science Pathway coursework. She plans to attend Brenau or Lanier Technical College to earn her nursing degree. Samanthy’s career goal is to work in pediatrics.
Johnson High School
Chick-Fil-A
Jaaziel Pacheco
Jaaziel is a SENIOR at LCCA, interning with Chick-Fil-A! He is a CTAE pathway completer in Culinary Arts with a desire to work in the culinary industry full time upon graduation.
He was recently awarded Employee of the Month at Chick-Fil-A!!
#WBLWORKS
Congratulations Jaaziel!
Lanier College & Career Academy
Kubota
Coda Martin
Coda is a senior at North Hall High School. He has completed the Welding and Machining Operations pathways.
After graduation, Coda plans to pursue a career in either industrial maintenance or automotive. He is receiving excellent training on the job at Kubota where he recently celebrated his one year work anniversary.
Keep up the great work, Coda! We are proud of you!
North Hall High School
Chicken Salad Chick
MaKenna Law
MaKenna is a SENIOR with Hall County’s Virtual High School. She works at
Chicken Salad Chick in Braselton and was recently named Employee of the month! Her career goal is Law Enforcement; we know she will succeed in whatever path she takes!
#WBLWORKS
Congratulations MaKenna!
Virtual Program of Choice
TJ Maxx
Kaitlyn Torres
Kaitlyn is a hard-working and dedicated work-based learning student! She currently works two jobs! Kaitlyn is a TJ Maxx team member where she works in the jewelry and beauty departments. In addition to her TJ Maxx job she serves as an intern at northeast Georgia health center.
Kaitlyn did an amazing job at her last hospital rotation where her mentors showered her with gifts and praise. Her mentors said she will be an amazing nurse!
Kaitlyn plans to pursue a degree in healthcare after graduating this may.
