HALL COUNTY SCHOOLS
Work-Based Learning Honors Work-Based Learning Youth Apprenticeship
NTERNS FOR HALL
December 2024
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Caleb Cooper
Caleb is a senior WBL student interning with Integrity Engineering. He is very involved in his school and community. We can’t wait to see his future career in Engineering!
Great Job, Caleb!
Cherokee Bluff High School
Mrs. Booth
Atlanta Rehab & Therapy Performance
Dean Wall
Dean is a physical therapy intern at Atlanta Rehabilitation and Therapy Performance Center. He gets a front row seat in a PT clinics day-to-day operations.
Dean has a career goal of working in physical therapy and is a part of the Honors Work-Based Learning program.
Way to go, Dean!
Cherokee Bluff High School
Mrs. Barter
Pirkle Gutter Supply
Landin Ray
Landin is a senior at CHS. He is an Automotive pathway completer, has taken courses in the Construction pathway, and plays varsity baseball. He currently works at Pirkle Gutter Supply where he works mainly in the warehouse overseeing production operations of various company products like downpipes. His mentor said he has a great work ethic and a bright future with the company if he chooses this career field.
Great Job, Landin! We are proud of you!
Chestatee High School
Miss. Howard
Dentistry for Kids
Jackie Gomez
Jackie is a senior at CHS and a part of the Healthcare Science Career Pathway. As an intern, Jackie spends and average of 15 hours each week working at Dentistry for Kids in Dawsonville. Jackie is learning the necessary skills to be successful in this career.
Her mentor states, "She is always here on time and is always willing to help with a smile."
Great Job, Jackie! We are proud of you!
Chestatee High School
Mrs. Parrish
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Kaleah Cruz
Kaleah is a senior who has completed the healthcare science pathway in the area of patient care fundamentals. Kaleah is also an Advance Placement student and a member of the CHS band. Kaleah interns with Northeast Georgia Health System as a nursing intern. Currently, Kaleah’s rotation has her working in the Emergency Department.
Kaleah states, “I see something new every day; I really enjoy it.” Her mentor states, “We love it when she is here. She is a big help.” Kaleah plans are to continue seeking a career in this area upon graduation!
Great job, Kaleah! We are so proud of you!
East Hall High School
Mrs. Kovach
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Kaleah Cruz
Kaleah is a senior who has completed the healthcare science pathway in the area of patient care fundamentals. Kaleah is also an Advance Placement student and a member of the CHS band. Kaleah interns with Northeast Georgia Health System as a nursing intern. Currently, Kaleah’s rotation has her working in the Emergency Department.
Kaleah states, “I see something new every day; I really enjoy it.” Her mentor states, “We love it when she is here. She is a big help.” Kaleah plans are to continue seeking a career in this area upon graduation!
Great job, Kaleah! We are so proud of you!
East Hall High School
Mrs. Parrish
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Carter Massey
Kaleah is a senior who has completed the healthcare science pathway in the area of patient care fundamentals. Kaleah is also an Advance Placement student and a member of the CHS band. Kaleah interns with Northeast Georgia Health System as a nursing intern. Currently, Kaleah’s rotation has her working in the Emergency Department.
Kaleah states, “I see something new every day; I really enjoy it.” Her mentor states, “We love it when she is here. She is a big help.” Kaleah plans are to continue seeking a career in this area upon graduation!
Great job, Kaleah! We are so proud of you!
Flowery Branch High School
Mrs. Carter
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Kaleah Cruz
Kaleah is a senior who has completed the healthcare science pathway in the area of patient care fundamentals. Kaleah is also an Advance Placement student and a member of the CHS band. Kaleah interns with Northeast Georgia Health System as a nursing intern. Currently, Kaleah’s rotation has her working in the Emergency Department.
Kaleah states, “I see something new every day; I really enjoy it.” Her mentor states, “We love it when she is here. She is a big help.” Kaleah plans are to continue seeking a career in this area upon graduation!
Great job, Kaleah! We are so proud of you!
Flowery Branch High School
Mrs. Barter
Alba Form
DJ Dalton
Dennis is a senior, second-year Work-Based Learning student, and is dual-enrolled at Lanier Technical College. DJ’s attitude and initiative demonstrate his strong work ethic, which earned him the GeorgiaBEST Credential from Ga. Dept. of Labor. Each job visit and evaluation reflect that he has earned the respect of his supervisors at both, Albaform and Kubota.
“We are grateful to have Dennis be part of our WBL Albaform Team. He is such a hard worker, quick learner, always on time, and eager to learn new things. FUN FACT: In just three months Dennis has learned how to operate all 14 robots .”
~ Jessica Vargas, HR Coordinator
Albaform
Dennis is an excellent example of Knight’s Creed behavior. We are proud to have him representing JHS and the WBL Program in our community.
Johnson High School
Mrs. Aiken
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Kaleah Cruz
Kaleah is a senior who has completed the healthcare science pathway in the area of patient care fundamentals. Kaleah is also an Advance Placement student and a member of the CHS band. Kaleah interns with Northeast Georgia Health System as a nursing intern. Currently, Kaleah’s rotation has her working in the Emergency Department.
Kaleah states, “I see something new every day; I really enjoy it.” Her mentor states, “We love it when she is here. She is a big help.” Kaleah plans are to continue seeking a career in this area upon graduation!
Great job, Kaleah! We are so proud of you!
Johnson High School
Mrs. Pruitt
Chipotle
Eldin Dzebic
Eldin Dzebic is a senior; graduating May of 2025 with a career goal of working in the healthcare industry. He worked at Zaby’s for quite some time and is now employed with Chipotle.
Eldin receives EXCELLENT reviews when making site visits. He takes academic classes at the college level through the dual enrollment program.
We are so proud and eager to see what the future holds for you!!
#WBLWORKS
Lanier College & Career Academy
Mrs. Guy
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Kaleah Cruz
Kaleah is a senior who has completed the healthcare science pathway in the area of patient care fundamentals. Kaleah is also an Advance Placement student and a member of the CHS band. Kaleah interns with Northeast Georgia Health System as a nursing intern. Currently, Kaleah’s rotation has her working in the Emergency Department.
Kaleah states, “I see something new every day; I really enjoy it.” Her mentor states, “We love it when she is here. She is a big help.” Kaleah plans are to continue seeking a career in this area upon graduation!
Great job, Kaleah! We are so proud of you!
North Hall High School
Mrs. Godfrey
Animal Medical Care
Torie Velasquez
Torie is a senior at North Hall High School. She interns as a vet tech assistant with Animal Medical Care in Gainesville.
Torie’s mentor states, “We love having Torie here! She is such a huge help and always comes in with the best attitude and biggest smile on her face.”
Great job, Torie! We are so proud of you!
North Hall High School
Mrs. Sims
Hasley Recreation
Sienna Hasley
Sienna is a SENIOR with Hall County’s Virtual High School. She works as an administrative assistant with Hasley Recreation. This is her 2nd year with
Work-Based Learning and has received wonderful evaluations with Home Run Nutrition, the Crazy Daisy and has also started an online boutique. Her career goal is a successful Real Estate agent. We know she will succeed in whatever path she takes!
Congratulations Sienna!
VIRTUAL PROGRAM OF CHOICE
Mrs. Guy
Target
Maria Gonzales
Maria is continuing on in work-based learning after participating in summer WBL. She provides amazing customer service at the Target in Flowery branch. Her supervisor says she can always rely on Maria and she is one of their best employees. After high school Maria plans to pursue a career in the medical field.
Great Job, Maria!
West Hall High School
Mrs. Carter
Sumo Wings
Tytes Statham
Tytres has a great work ethic and his employer loves him. he plans to go into business and possibly work in HVAC after high school. you can see Tytres in action Friday nights on the football field or working hard at sumo wings!
Great job, Tytes!