SCHNECKSVILLE, Pa. — In partnership with hundreds of Lehigh Valley businesses across more than a dozen industries, Lehigh Career & Technical Institute creates opportunities for students to engage in work-based learning.

LCTI’s most intensive work-based learning program, cooperative education, sent 125 students into the real-world where they developed new skills, gained resume-building experience and earned nearly $1 million in 2025-26.

Kudos to all of our co-op students and a big “thank you” to the co-op employers who provided them with mentorship and immersive career exploration experiences. 

William Allen High School

Shahad Abdur-Rahkman, Carpentry
The Home Depot

Luis Bustillo Ponce, Cosmetology
Ulta Beauty

Alondra Contreras, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Eva Martinez, Culinary Arts
Longhorn Steakhouse

Yariel Rodriguez, Culinary Arts 
Teriyaki Madness

Valerie Rubio, Health & Medical Sciences 
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Gisell Santos Marin, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Louis E. Dieruff High School

Timothy Finken, Electrical Technology
BEI Electrical                              

Lexy Munoz, Auto Technology
AutoZone

Juelz Tua, Plumbing & Heating
The Plumbing Genius

Isabelle White, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Catasauqua High School

Olivia Chunko, Auto Collision Repair Technology
Wagner’s Auto Body

Emmaus High School

Jaynier Carrasquillo, Precision Machine Tool Technology
Jenkins Machine

Edward Conover, Masonry 
Altman Management

Nathaniel Conrad, Auto Collision Repair Technology
Stringer’s Collision

Jaxen Flowerdew, Precision Machine Tool Technology 
Jenkins Machine

Joseph “Porter” Gradin, Auto Technology 
Lehigh Valley Honda

Damian Heinz, Electrical Technology 
Bieber Electric

Kyleigh Jezick, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Skyla Kuhn, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Zach Lesher, Auto Technology
Lehigh Valley Honda Vinart

Nick Luquin, Plumbing & Heating 
Mastery Plumbing

Ezra Mindler, Auto Technology
Nuts & Bolts Auto

Nate Oswald, Automated Industrial Technology
Niagara

Carter Roth, Welding Technology
Solar Technology 

Eric Smith, Electronics 
East Penn Manufacturing

Frank Thomas, Welding Technology
Iron Works

Logan Webster, Welding Technology
Bazella

Northern Lehigh High School

Mariah Burton, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Zayden Hathaway, Small Engine/ Recreational Vehicle Repair
Backwoods Outdoor Center

Traevin Henning, Auto Technology
McNabb’s Auto

Joy McCammon, Cosmetology
Flourish Salon

Kaden Quinones, Heating/Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
CJ’s HVAC

Ivy Simpson, Health & Medical Sciences
Bechtel’s Pharmacy 

Northwestern High School

Teagen Christman, Welding Technology
Leibensperger Fabrication LCC

William Coaxum, Masonry
Lehigh Valley Chimney 

Joshua Earles, Automated Industrial Technology
Faddis Concrete Products

John Kelley, Electrical Technology
Kelley Electric

Alescia Lewis, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Isaiah Lynch, Welding Technology
Leibensperger Fabrication LCC

Colton Popp, Welding Technology
East Penn Welding 

Wesley Ruhe, Heavy Equipment Operations & Preventive Maintenance
R.S Snyder Enterprise Inc. 

Shamus Stewart, Welding Technology
Ultra Modum Industries

Reagan Wade, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Tyler Warnkin, Electrical Technology
Advanced Custom Interiors

Lucas Werley, Welding Technology 
East Penn Welding

Parkland High School

Tristan Ambrose, Carpentry
R.L. Reppert

Rashelly Balcazar Camill, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Carter Campbell, Supply Chain Management & Logistics Technology
Mersen

Michael Evans, Welding Technology 
Zellner Welding 

Tyler Giaquinto, Heavy Equipment Operations & Preventive Maintenance 
4 Winds Concrete 

Jasiah Hernandez, Carpentry
Bazella

Lily Hutter, Cosmetology
Excape Salon

Dylan Keen, SOC Building Trades 
Dun-Rite Electrical Services

Dianirys Lopez Colon, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Jaydin Lister-Betz, Heating/Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 
Dual Temp

Fred Mitchell, Precision Machine Tool Technology 
Jenkins Machine

Isabella Quintero, Early Childhood Education
Lehigh Valley Children’s Center

Owen Radio, Masonry
Bortz Masonry

Jennet Rahman, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Nadia-Renae Lawrence, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Mu’adh Rhymer, Engineering Drafting & Design 
Polymer Contours 

Exzavier Seide, Auto Collision Repair Technology 
Ironton Auto Body 

Medina Seloski, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Paulo Silva, Plumbing & Heating 
Bashore Electric Inc.

Bryce Slaughenhoupt, Plumbing & Heating
Koren Plumbing & Pump Service 

Andrea Smith, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Chase Smith, Plumbing & Heating 
Agentis Plumbing 

Angie Spachman, Carpentry
Erwin Forrest Builders 

Randy Trapp, Small Engines/Recreational Vehicle Repair 
Whitehall Turf

Tanner VanDoren, Welding Technology 
Hohenshilt Crane Services

Julius Vasquez, Plumbing & Heating 
Fenon Plumbing 

Peyton Weiss, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Jacob Whipple, Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technology 
East Penn Manufacturing 

Salisbury High School

Landon Fritz, Auto Technology
Bennett Toyota 

Breelyn Hand, Early Childhood Education
Lehigh Valley Children’s Center

Ashton Woomer, Carpentry
Jerdon Construction 

Southern Lehigh High School

Silas Adasavage, Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technology 
NFI

Autumn Barry, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Dylan Coughenour, Carpentry
Bazella 

Logan Derewal, Electrical Technology 
Monogram Custom Homes 

Greg Hausman, Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technology 
Hausman Fruit Farm

Tucker Jayne, Welding Technology 
M & J Outdoor Services

Brent Roeder, Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technology
Hausman Fruit Farm 

Whitehall High School

Grace Beam, Emergency Health Services
Centronia Ambulance Corps

Xavier Castro, SOC Building Trades
Snyder Stairs 

Brett Cohen, Welding Technology
Hill Metal Co. 

Natalia Diaz Acero, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Dallas Dohanish, Precision Machine Tool Technology 
ARCH

Nyasia Hines, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Derrin LaMaze-Schuck, Heating/Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
JP Mechanical Services

Jason Peifer, Heating/Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
ICS HVAC

Frankely Pichardo Peralta, Health & Medical Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Lorenzo Ramirez, Auto Technology
Lehigh Valley Honda Vinart

Asmika Sako, Dental Technology
Brinton Pediatric Dentistry 

Daneala Taktak, Cosmetology
Excape Salon