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they can apply to their future career development . Whether interns are pursuing a career in construction management, engineering, accounting, or marketing, our program bridges the gap between school and career by providing students with hands- on experience, working closely with industry leaders to empower them for success .
As our core value of Stewardship states, we strive
to preserve the legacy of our predecessors and build upon it for future generations . We have been fortunate that many of our past interns have chosen a career with Miller Electric Company . Here are some of their stories .
Ryan Criswell
Project Associate – Jacksonville, FL
Graduated from
University of Florida Major: Civil Engineering
Stefano Di Bella
Senior Project Associate – Deerfield Beach, FL
Graduated from
University of North Florida Major: Electrical Engineering
Festus Ogbaisi
Applications Engineer – Jacksonville, FL
Graduated from
Jacksonville University
Major: Electrical Engineering minor in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
Ryan started his first internship in the summer of 2017 . He began his career at Miller at the beginning of 2020 . He is looking forward to the continual learning opportunities and solving new challenges within his current position . He enjoys visiting his alma mater and attending UF football games .
What was the deciding factor to begin your career at Miller?
“I really enjoyed my internships, and I knew that Miller would be a great place to work . After spending some time here I just knew that Miller
was where I wanted to be when I graduate”
Hashtag to describe his life motto:
#Motivated
Stefano interned in the summer of 2017 and will soon be approaching his three year work anniversary at Miller . He enjoys the multiple responsibilities required by his position from applying electrical concepts to learning about the financial reporting processes . During his downtime, Stefano enjoys playing his Saxophone and DJing .
What was the deciding factor to begin your career at Miller?
“I quickly noticed Miller Electric was a company of integrity by the way I was treated ... I was fortunate to spend some time around David Long during my internship and was impressed by his passion for improving the electrical industry . I could tell Miller was a company I would enjoy working for”
Hashtag to describe his life motto:
#Thrive
Festus began his internship at the beginning of 2020 . He accepted a full- time position post-graduation in May of 2020 . Festus is from Nigeria and spent the last four years studying at JU . He loves technology and aspires to make an impact within the industry . Festus plans on returning to school and obtaining his Master’s degree .
What was the deciding factor to begin your career at Miller?
“The amount of love and support that I receive from the people at MECO . Also, the environment is so calm and friendly which makes working more easygoing”
Hashtag to describe his life motto:
#MECOfortheWin
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