 From Waukesha County Technical College, Kelly Gonzalez. My name is Kelly Gonzalez. I'm here representing Waukesha County Technical College. I have been attending this school on and off since 2015. I'm currently finishing up my first year in the Baking and Pastry Management Program. I took a few prerequisites for occupational therapy and I also tried my hand in the Human Services Program. I'm involved in a student mentoring program in addition to being a student worker in the Multicultural Resource Center. One of the reasons why I love going to a technical college so much is the fact that I can try out a couple different programs to find out what I truly enjoy without breaking the bank. When I started college, I was fresh out of high school and I really had no idea exactly what I wanted to do. All I knew is I wanted to work with people with special needs. So with the flexible scheduling and the price, I was allowed to experiment with a couple different classes. After taking some time off and working, I finally realized that I can combine my passions and my interests. I've always enjoyed being in the kitchen and playing around with different foods, even though I didn't think I was always good at it. My goal is to open my own bakery and hire people with special needs who don't otherwise get the chance to be in the workforce. This dream has led me to where I am today. I love that WCTC has so many resources and tools to teach me how to be successful in this field. I have amazing instructors who have so much knowledge that are willing to share and help me grow. These instructors take the time to get to know us by name and are willing to help us one-on-one. It is not always possible to get this kind of attention at a UW school. WCTC has provided me with the hands-on learning experience that I might not get everywhere. The school is not only great academically, the college really cares for students as whole people. The Student Government Association and the Multicultural Resource Center offer different events regularly that get students active on campus. There are many support services available, such as tutoring and counseling. The school also has a very, a variety of different interest groups and clubs you can join. I am so thankful that I chose to go to a technical college because I am, I feel like I am seen. The college provides so many different ways to not get lost in the crowd. I truly feel that the instructors, the advisors, and the staff care about me as a person. I would specifically like to thank my instructor, excuse me, my staff mentor, Tina Stein, that nominated me for this position. She is always willing to help me with anything that I need and never fails to make me know that she believes in me. I am very excited to see what the 2019-2020 school year has to bring. Thank you.