Mark Ault was honored by Honeywell through his work at North Montco. (Image courtesy of NMTCC)
Mechatronics student honored through cooperative education program
Recently, Mark Ault, a Mechatronics student at North Montco, accepted an official offer from CAES Honeywell to join their team as a Production Test Technician—all while participating in NMTCC’s Cooperative Education program.
Representatives from the company visited NMTCC to present the offer and host a celebratory “signing day,” marking a proud moment for Mark and for our school community. The moment was historic as well—Mark became the first person under 18 the company has ever hired!
Mark’s journey began when a CAES Honeywell team member toured the school and Mechatronics classroom. He later impressed additional representatives at their career fair with his strong interest and understanding of the material taught in his Mechatronics class at NMTCC.
Honeywell's representatives recognize North Montco student, Mark Ault (Image courtesy of NMTCC)Industry Partners Gain Prepared, Motivated Young Talent
Co-op Coordinator Ed Trbuza helps businesses understand the advantages of hiring young, well-prepared technical students. He explains:
“Co-op gives students a real feel for what it means to work in a professional environment. These experiences help students mature beyond their peers and make clear connections between what they are learning now and how it applies to their future careers.”
Students must be enrolled in a certified Career and Technical Education program to participate in most work-based opportunities. Occasionally, the experience may help a student discover that another position—or even another career field—may be a better fit, which Mr. Trbuza describes as a valuable and healthy part of the learning process.
Currently, 86 students are employed across NMTCC’s Program for Youth Advancement through Applied Practice (PYA2P) and Co-op placements, with nine additional students completing other internships. These numbers grow each month as more businesses recognize the value of partnering with North Montco.
How the North Montco Education Foundation Strengthens These Pathways
Our Education Foundation plays a vital role in expanding access to these transformative opportunities. Through generous support from parents, alumni, and local partners, the Foundation helps:
These investments ensure that students enter the workforce prepared, confident, and competitive—benefiting both our young professionals and the businesses that hire them.
Partner With Us—For Students, For Businesses, For Our Community
If you are a parent eager to support your student’s career path, or a business interested in hosting a talented, motivated young worker, we invite you to connect with us.
To learn more about our School-to-Work programs or Education Foundation, please contact:
Ed Trbuza Denise Collins
Co-op / PYAAP Coordinator Acting Executive Director
Education Foundation
(215) 368-1177 (ext: 130) (215) 368-1177 (ext: 303)
[email protected] [email protected]
