Sunshine

Sandra Woods, a member of
the MCH food services staff,
shares her expertise with
Alex during a cooking class.
Judy Broadway, MCH vice president for human
resources, met with youth on the Waxahachie
campus to share her insights about the job
application process and interviews. She is pictured
with Kelly.
Andre served an internship in the accounting
department. He is pictured with Diana Luvianos,
accounting clerk. Andre was one of 16 youth
who served summer internships in departments
throughout the Waco campus.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROFILE
Plant staff helps Darnell
learn important life lessons
As a summer intern in the Plant Department,
Darnell enjoyed working alongside staff members
for three months to help maintain the 130-acre
Waco campus.
Darnell braved the summer heat to mow lawns,
pick up trash, wash vans and help remodel a home
unit. One of his favorite jobs was working with the
electrical crew.
"It was a skill I knew nothing about and now I can
do a few things, like fix a television or lighting,” he
said. “I even got to help put a new air conditioner
in a building and learn how to use an electric saw
and nail gun.”
In addition to developing new skills, Darnell said
he has learned how to communicate more effectively
with others and manage his time.
“The plant staff is great,” he said. “They gave
me a job and trusted me to get it done, and they
were there when I had questions.”
Learning the value of a dollar is one of the most
important lessons Darnell learned.
“Now I know I have to work hard for it,” he said.
Darnell, pictured outside the Perkins Home, has his sights
set on attending Texas A&M University.
“ I hope to instill in our youth a sense
of pride in learning a new skill and
being able to say ‘I can do that.’ ”
— Jason Bartlett, Youth Care Counselor
Sunshine I Summer 2012
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