A “Deere” Opportunity: AE Senior Appreciates Hands-on Learning, Networking Experience
by Melissa Consiglio
On the evening of December 2, representatives of John Deere were nice enough to host a field day event where students had the opportunity to travel to a local facility and learn more about their business and products.
We were transported by charter bus to the Valley Ag and Turf location in Watsontown, PA, where we were introduced to several company representatives from a wide variety of offices and departments.
Melissa Consiglio tries out new equipment during a field day event hosted by John Deere representatives.
Although the weather was not the most ideal of conditions, more than a dozen employees were present to host the evening. They served us dinner and taught us about their new products and what was ahead for them in 2015.
After the presentation, we were given the opportunity to get a closer look at these state-of-the-art-machines. This included learning about their new lawnmower, which is completely automated and can give your lawn a complete trim without you even lifting a finger. We were also given the chance to drive in one of their largest tractors and operate the vehicle around their campus.
The employees were eager to learn about us and our future aspirations once we complete our degrees.
It was an awesome event and, as a student, I appreciated the opportunity to have an inside peek at a company’s facility and learn about the different opportunities they have for engineers.
Melissa Consiglio is a senior majoring in architectural engineering with a focus in construction management. The Robbinsville, NJ, native is involved in several Penn State organizations, including the Society of Women Engineers, the Women in Engineering Program, S:PACE, the Oriana Singers, and THON. Following graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in project management with a general contractor in the Washington, DC, area.
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