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Bryan Ceberio, a CEMS Junior majoring in Computer Science,obtained an internship in the Spring of 2013 with the Higher Turnover Websites, a web-based marketing solutions company in Shelburne, Vermont specializing in creating custom websites for auto dealers across the country.

His primary duty for this internship was to rewrite the company's existing programming code to a more updated version. He is currently working on a project to upgrade the front-end code in the staging environment, making sure that it meets the proper standards before moving it into production. He also works on additional projects where he collaborates with his manager to add new features to the existing administration panel.

"This internship has been an exciting opportunity for me. Not only am I gaining additional experiences that I can add to my resume, but as a student simultaneously working and taking classes, I am able to maintain a studious work ethic that employers can recognize. It has also exposed me to new programming techniques and different approaches for constructing dynamic websites and improving my overall knowledge in PHP programming.

But what really amazes me is the fact that I was given the motivation I needed from my counselors, and that they were able to connect me with a company that relates to my career values. I can honestly say that I wouldn't have been given the chance to be part of such a wonderful company as Higher Turnover if it weren't for the good people at Vermont HITEC. I am truly grateful for their services!"

-Bryan Ceberio

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Aaron Morton, a CEMS Junior majoring in Computer Science, obtained an internship in Summer 2012 with the Compass School, an alternative secondary school located in Westminster, Vermont. His challenge was to overhaul and upgrade many aspect s of their information technology systems. Aaron quickly found how valuable project management skills are while juggling tasks such as installing a new computer system for the school, rewiring the server room, migrating materials from legac y products to the new system, creating quick start guides for teachers and staff, meeting and teaching users on the new system, offering tech support as needed, creating policies and procedures for data storage, and putting in safeguards to protect the network.

As was stated by his on-site mentor, Michael McConnel, Aaron was an outstanding intern and would be welcomed back in the future. His motivation, desire, thoughtful demeanor, and technical skills were very valuable.

"I'm not sure what else to say. If Aaron weren't in college and I could pick up the one more client I would need to cove r the cost to hire him, I would do so in an instant. He excelled at everything I threw his way, worked independently as needed, asked questions when necessary, the quality of his work was superlative, he never backed down when deep in the d umps of a really tough situation... overall, he excelled." Michael McConnel

For Aaron, his CEMS internship experience provided daily challenges which complemented his academic studies - a perfect combination of theory and its real-world application.

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CEMS Internship Program Secures a Win-Win The Bluehouse Group is a Vermont web design firm offering website design and development, custom application development, Internet Marketing, PHP and database programming services. In order to meet its expanding customer needs, Jim Tourville, Product Manager, turned to UVM's CEMS Internship Program for help. Scott MacEwan, CEMS Senior in the Computer Science Department worked closely with Vermont HITEC staff prior to being recommended for an interview with the Bluehouse Group. The result was a win-win match for both student and employer. Most importantly, here's what Jim Tourville had to say...

"Hi Steven, thanks for connecting us with Scott. The lead programmer and the rest of the programming team really liked him and they think he'll be a good fit culturally. He's almost done with our initial programmer test. Given his answers to our technical questions during his interview we're anticipating that he'll do well on the test."

"I also wanted to say that I think you've done a great job vetting him as a candidate and I wanted to thank you for matching us up with someone who fit our job description. His cover letter was great too, he mentioned you helped him with that." - Jim Tourville