Interns and Alumni
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Meet some of the interns and community mentors, both current and past, who have worked with Water First. Please note that not everyone wants to have their biography and photo listed here.
Click on an individual for a brief biography.
Tayden Patterson
I hope to be more knowledgeable about water treatment plants – how they work, and the different chemicals you use. I’ve really enjoyed the program so far. Great instructors who go in-depth and use real-life experiences as examples when talking about a subject.
Being part of this internship has been great so far, with new connections being made, and new locations to see, it’s really a great opportunity to widen your knowledge and understanding of water, as well as what all goes into being an operator.
Prior to working at a water plant & joining the internship, I worked at a daycare for 3ish years, and every day during summer, the little one’s favourite activity was to go down and play along the shore, whether it be playing with boats or catching fish, frogs and snakes (mostly me with the snakes, of course).
As I was looking for a career change, a job posting popped up in my community looking for a new operator. I applied, got accepted, and a few months down the road is when I heard of Water First. I joined the Internship Program, and it’s been great ever since. I’m learning and understanding so much more, rather than reading it from a textbook. Truly a great experience!
