Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education,
An amazing story of a successful senior at Greater Lawrence Tech. Bryan Marroquin achieved a major milestone: securing a cooperative education position with Straumann, a leading manufacturer of dental implants.
A most telling success as student, family, educators, staff, and a successful company collaborated to achieve a amazing accomplishments.
MAVA extends its congratulation and best wishes to Bryan for many future successes and a special thanks to all for their wonderful support.
David
Greater Lawrence Technical School Senior Overcomes Challenges to Secure Co-Op at Straumann
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Greater Lawrence Tech senior Bryan Marroquin has overcome challenges with visual impairment, landing a co-op at Straumann.
ANDOVER — Hard work, resilience, and a passion for manufacturing have led Greater Lawrence Technical School senior Bryan Marroquin to a major milestone: securing a co-op at Straumann, a leading manufacturer of dental implants.
Marroquin, who is visually impaired, has never let his challenges hold him back.
Using an electronic magnification device to read printed materials and specialized computer settings that allow him to zoom and pan quickly, he has mastered the tools that help him succeed. In Greater Lawrence Tech’s Advanced Manufacturing program, he has honed his skills in CNC machine setup and programming, earning the respect of his peers and instructors.
Marroquin’s journey has been supported by a strong network of educators, staff, and family. Over the years, he has received incredible encouragement from his mother and dedicated teachers, including Yessenia Miranda, Keith Gaillard, and Tami Sifferlin. His shop instructors and the IT department have also played a crucial role in his success, installing GoPro/TV combinations on machinery to enhance his ability to see critical details.
But none of this would have been possible without the incredible support of Doug Fogg, VP of Straumann, USA.
When approached about the opportunity to have Marroquin participate in a co-op, Fogg immediately jumped at the chance to help him grow and succeed. Fogg’s willingness to open doors and provide a meaningful co-op experience was a crucial step in Marroquin’s journey, one that will have a lasting impact on his future.
Marroquin’s determination has now carried over into the workplace, where he thrives. After just one week at Straumann, he feels confident and accomplished in his role.
Fogg stated, “Bryan is doing a good job and fits right in with our team. Bryan is working on microsections. This is something all the students start out with. The dental implants and other implant-related parts are encapsulated within an epoxy puck. The puck is then cut in half in a CNC lathe and polished on metallurgical disk sanders. The end result is a part perfectly cut in half, which allows the internal machined features to be inspected. Bryan is performing all the microsection steps."
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hristopher Waterworth, one of Marroquin’s instructors, shared the sentiments of the Advanced Manufacturing team: “Bryan is an inspiration to everyone around him, he never gives up, and his drive to succeed is truly remarkable.”
With graduation on the horizon, Marroquin has set his sights on a future in engineering. He plans to attend college in the fall, carrying forward the skills, knowledge, and determination that have already brought him so far.
For more information on Greater Lawrence Tech’s Advanced Manufacturing program, click here.
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