SSC September/October 2019 Newsletter

at Dekalb Schools The SSC DeKalb Summer Internship Program is designed to partner with the vocational schools within the DeKalb C unty School District to seek out students who are interested in gaining experience, being train and expose the different aspects on the commercial side of the building trade by providing real life experience within in the workforce. The internship last about 8 weeks, students of interest are referred through the vocational coordinator, they have to apply to the listing at the compass website and are selected through the interview process.

wind turbines or taking over 50 thousand cars off the road for one year. We would like to introduce you to the next step in 50 more years of progress with SSC Services for Education.

As you may have heard, SSC turns 50 years old in 2019, and instead of receiving a gift, we decided to give back. SSC Services for Education has committed to a greener tomorrow for the student and communities we serve. Steering towards the use of green products has been a conscious focus for us in the past as we have made the switch to chemical-free cleaners, bamboo handles, reusable microfiber cloths. Most recently , we have been helping campuses retrofit their facilities to increase energy efficiencies and to conserve water.

Name: Miracle Goosby Age: 17 Educational Status: Upcoming senior at Arabia Mountain High School. “As the only female intern in a male dominated trade work place, I felt like I had to work harder than others. I am 5ft, weighing 99lbs I was determined to prove my ability to accomplish the tasks I was given, and show that I can carry my own weight of responsibility. I found this internship opportunity to be a contribution to my real life experience in the area of time management, having to go to bed early to make sure that I got adequate rest to be on time to start my day”.

Name: Zain Adams Age: 17 Educational Status: Senior at Clarkston High School.

“I learned how to be a leader, as well as the importance of working together as a team with the collaborative effort to get the job. I had to be willing to work hard, pay close attention to detail. The application of real life experience I will take away is maintaining dependability as an individual, and continuing to show good work ethics. When your employer can depend on you to show up and get the job done right it speaks volumes, not just your skills but your character as well.”

This year we take it to the next level in a partnership with MeanGreen to move from traditional gas-powered mowers to fleets of electric mowers. Over the next 5 years, we will be reducing our carbon emissions by over 33%. As well as moving our fleet of mowers from gas to electric, we will be transitioning handhelds such as weed eaters, blowers, edgers, and hedge trimmers. The Janitorial and Maintenance divisions are getting in on the Earth-saving as well as we switch out golf carts and club cars from gas to electric. These changes will reduce our carbon footprint by almost 53 million pounds—this would take 282,099 acres of trees a full year to scrub from our atmosphere. It is the equivalent of building 51

Name: Jalen Ammons Age: 21 Educational Status: Jr. at South Georgia State College, Major- Computer science.

Name: Michael Reed Age: 20 Educational Status: 2nd yr. student at Warren Tech, Major-Construction

Join in our efforts and help SSC lead the way in providing a clean healthy environment for the students and clients we serve.

“While building trade is not my major, being an intern and having the opportunity to be exposed to something other than my area of education became an eye opener. I enjoyed the exposure of the hands on trade side of the workforce. I have been enlightened to the different avenues of the workforce, learning that even with a degree, obtaining the skill of a trade help you be more diverse and marketable in the workforce”.

“I enjoyed the hands on learning and one on one training. This opportunity helped integrate the concepts that I am currently learning. I learned things new things that I could apply to my knowledge as I continue my education. Knowing that this trade takes dedication, hard work, and a high level of integrity. I was grateful to have such a wonderful example.”

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SSC | SERVICE SOLUTIONS | NEWSLETTER | JUNE/ JULY 2019

SSC | SERVICE SOLUTIONS | NEWSLETTER | JUNE/ JULY 2019