![Kenneth John Quinn](/sites/default/files/styles/story_details/public/uploads/img/2023-05/KJQ-head.jpg?h=0bdd93b1&itok=TsKBr2vS)
The time I spent with my Marines is time I will never forget. There is something special that really comes from that kind of comradery that I haven’t experienced elsewhere. They are times that I wouldn’t replace but wouldn’t exactly want to repeat.
Kenneth John Quinn II
![Frank Helseth](/sites/default/files/styles/story_details/public/uploads/img/2023-05/frank-head.jpg?h=0bdd93b1&itok=oDZ2Yny4)
Never say never, because life always changes. It doesn’t hurt to have a degree or school behind you.
From Air Force to Auto Body: Frank Helseth's Inspiring Journey
![Richard Kenfack Metangmo](/sites/default/files/styles/story_details/public/uploads/img/2023-05/richard-head.jpg?h=a608ddff&itok=UK3qYmtI)
After two years in the United States, Richard Kenfack Metangmo has armed himself with a degree from the SCTCC Water Environment Technologies program and is ready to help his home country of Cameroon after getting a few more years’ experience here in the US.
Richard Kenfack Metangmo
![Katarina](/sites/default/files/styles/story_details/public/uploads/img/2023-05/katarina-head.jpg?h=c6c55747&itok=ORFcrHV9)
Getting a scholarship has really helped me. I had to give up my job due to COVID, so having the scholarship has definitely helped pay for some of my schooling.
Katarina Frank - Student Spotlight
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For those who wanted to switch careers, SCTCC was ready to help students get started, and two students in the Medium/Heavy Truck program shared why they chose to come here.
After Electrolux in St. Cloud closed, about 750 long-time employees had a couple options: find another job or get started on a career change.
![student spotlight](/sites/default/files/styles/story_details/public/uploads/img/2023-05/dannica-head.jpg?h=186bb174&itok=abOfBTtG)
The more I learn, the more I want to learn. Everything I’ve done at SCTCC so far has led to many many more opportunities.
Dannica Peterson - Student Spotlight
![CVT students](/sites/default/files/styles/story_details/public/uploads/img/2023-05/Screenshot%202023-05-02%20at%201.52.32%20PM.png?h=df20fc43&itok=K3P41lIC)
It’s an exciting career field to get into. You’re always going to have a job, and there’s going to be a lot of adrenaline rush.
Three CVT students shared their experience about family members and how it brought them to the program at SCTCC
![Kelly Halverson](/sites/default/files/styles/story_details/public/uploads/img/2023-05/kelly-h-head.jpg?h=0bdd93b1&itok=w9eYBsZF)
He is thankful for the invaluable opportunities afforded him while serving.
From US Army Service to Chemistry Instructor
![Brian wedding photo](/sites/default/files/styles/story_details/public/uploads/img/2023-05/brian-v-head.jpg?h=0bdd93b1&itok=ATyIVpbP)
Brian served with distinction in the Signals Intelligence field as a Manual Morse Code Intercept Operator, was name Marine of the year for Company C...
A Marine's Journey from Service to Education and Advocacy
![Cole Pietz & group](/sites/default/files/styles/story_details/public/uploads/img/2023-05/cole-vet-head.jpg?h=ae56f107&itok=PVPB0WIJ)
I am grateful for the experience, I learned more than I could ever imagined and made friends with people all over the world. I would go back in a heartbeat.
Cole Pietz SCTCC Student 4 years Active Duty 101st Airborne Division Current National Guard
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