Transcript waylon vegas presentation3.ppt

Presented by: Waylon Cook
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St. Lawrence College, Cornwall Ontario
◦ Environmental Technician
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Duties performed:
◦ Fish Monitoring
◦ Sediment Sampling
◦ Water Sampling
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Where?
◦ St. Lawrence River
 St. Regis River
 Raquette River
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Benzene Project
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Air Sampling with Evacuated Canisters
Personal Air Sampling
Gasoline Sampling
Tailpipe Sampling
◦ Learn how to interpret different types of data
◦ Acquire skills that will help further my career in the
environmental field
◦ Exposes an individual to different types of
sampling techniques and procedures
◦ Obtain work experience in various fields of study
◦ Gives opportunities for students to obtain
professional work experience
◦ Allows the tribe additional resources for
specialized sampling
◦ Gives the project a fresh outlook
◦ Exposes the students to various programs
implemented by the Environment Division
Provide guidance based on past experiences
 Create a positive counseling relationship and
climate of open communication
 Help the intern identify problems and solutions
 Lead the intern through problem solving
processes
 Offer constructive feedback in a supportive way
 Share stories, including mistakes
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Make sure the internship is a positive
experience
Offer more internships
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