The more young people who become interested in science, the easier it is for AgraQuest and the life sciences field to find qualified workers in the future, Marrone said. Citizens Communications, the telephone company serving the Elk Grove area, has reaped dividends from a program that employs six Calvine High School students year-round. Some students have been hired permanently after graduation. It's not like any other summer job around. They are learning real skills for a variety of jobs in the workplace.
Jobs range from field work to customer service to engineering.
We do some pretty good stuff. You have your own desk and do your own work. This summer, he will work with Citizens' information technology department, which provides desktop and systems support for the company. I know a lot more about computers. I could see myself doing this in the future.