(Editor’s note: A new feature of The Bradford Era will highlight those Bradford Area High School students completing cooperative education placements with local businesses.)

MASON ANTHONY is a senior in the Automotive Technology program. He is employed at Luv Toyota as an automotive intern, performing routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations and repairs and more.

Mason Anthony at Luv Toyota

“My favorite part about working at Luv Toyota is my co-workers. They are always willing to help teach me and they make work fun,” Anthony said.

While Anthony remains undecided about his plans after graduation, he hopes to continue working full time throughout the summer at Luv Toyota.

ALEXIA CORIGNANI is a senior in the Health Occupations program. After earning her certified nurse assistant (CNA) credential in December, she began her co-op at the Guidance Center. While there, she does administrative work such as rescheduling appointments, sending letters and answering phones. Corignani shadows wellness nurses on home visits and helps them make informational flyers for their clients.

Alexia Corignani at The Guidance Center.

“My favorite part of my job at The Guidance Center is meeting new people, and learning a different side of nursing and the medical field that I hadn’t been exposed to until now,” Corignani stated.

After graduation, Corignani plans to attend St. John Fisher University for nursing and to run track.

ALEX RIMER has been in the Machine Technology program since his sophomore year. His co-op placement is at Zippo Manufacturing, where he is currently training to be a CNC operator and learning how to run the CNC mill.

Alex Rimer at Zippo Manufacturing Co.

“My favorite part of the job is that I am always learning something new each day. I also like learning how to run and setup a CNC machine,” Rimer said.

After graduation, Rimer hopes to continue working at Zippo as part of the apprenticeship program.