{"id":5262,"date":"2023-03-07T11:32:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T17:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ntcmn.edu\/news\/?p=5262"},"modified":"2023-03-08T09:40:49","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T15:40:49","slug":"wilkerson-learns-tricks-of-the-trade-while-serving-campus-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ntcmn.edu\/news\/2023\/03\/07\/wilkerson-learns-tricks-of-the-trade-while-serving-campus-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilkerson Learns Tricks of the Trade While Serving Campus Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Elle
Wilkerson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Northwest Technical College’s Elle Wilkerson, a commercial refrigeration, residential plumbing and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) student, is growing her skills in the trade while becoming a leader in her campus community.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Wilkerson visited two refrigeration and HVAC contractors in Bemidji to learn from professionals as part of a learning opportunity coordinated by her instructors.<\/p>\n

“Experiencing the field first-hand gives me a greater understanding of what I’ll be doing in the future,” she said. “It is also motivating to know about the many job opportunities in my field.”<\/p>\n

From Blue Earth, Wilkerson recharges after class and on the weekends by exploring the many hiking trails around Bemidji, but she has also formed a strong connection with her home away from home – Tamarack Hall on the Bemidji State University campus.<\/p>\n

“I live in Tamarack Hall with my roommate who goes to Bemidji State,” she said. “I’ve really liked getting to know other students and being involved with events around campus. On-campus living enriches my life as a student and gives me more opportunities to connect with others.”<\/p>\n

As a member of Tamarack Hall’s student council, she keeps her peers engaged with campus life by planning social events and addressing concerns they may have. Thanks to a unique relationship between the two schools, NTC students are able to live in the BSU residence halls and take advantage of campus activities, leadership opportunities, on-campus dining and more.<\/p>\n

\"Elle
Wilkerson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wilkerson is excited to learn an in-demand trade and use her skills to someday help homeowners and businesses who need critical repairs to their refrigeration, plumbing and HVAC systems.<\/p>\n

“I choose this career path because I wanted a job with practical skills that I could use anywhere,” Wilkerson said. “It’s a good feeling to know that I can make someone’s day better by fixing or installing new systems.”<\/p>\n

While Wilkerson is entering a field that traditionally employs more men than women, she continues to follow her dreams with the support of NTC faculty and staff.<\/p>\n

“I knew that my field would be male-dominated,” Wilkerson said. “But I was surprised by how accessible the programs were. I felt welcome in the spaces I entered and encouraged by my instructors to engage with my work.”<\/p>\n

About Residential Plumbing\/HVAC<\/h2>\n

NTC’s specialized residential plumbing\/HVAC program provides an understanding of technology-driven, high-efficiency products and their proper installation, operation and repair. Classroom and hands-on courses cover traditional heating systems, water-saving solutions, eco-friendly private sewage disposal systems, renewable energy solutions, thermal solar design and geothermal technology.<\/p>\n

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Contact<\/h3>\n

NTC admissions<\/a><\/p>\n

Links<\/h3>\n

Program information<\/a>
\nBSU Housing & Residential Life<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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