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Aiden Coyle – Paradigm Precision
Coyle chose Paradigm Precision's Engineering Development
program after the company visited his school – E.C. Goodwin
Technical High School in New Britain. He was in his junior
year when Paradigm partnered with Goodwin in an effort to
build a brand-new apprenticeship program. Coyle is one of
the first students to ever participate.
"The program is structured into two-week blocks," said Coyle.
"Two weeks in school, two weeks in the shop. During shop
cycle, we go to Paradigm two days out of the week and work
after school the other three."
This past summer, Coyle put in 40-hour work weeks. This will
enable him to finish the two-year program early. Paradigm
Precision is a leading manufacturer of complex machined and
fabricated components for the aerospace, land-based power
generation and marine markets.
"I'm looking to jump right into the workforce when I graduate
in June," said Coyle. "I'm interested in being a CNC operator
with Paradigm and will be applying for a full-time position as
soon as I've graduated."
Paradigm's program was created in response to a void in
state programming. The company is now working with
the state to align its programs, outlining curriculums and
partnering with local trainers and high schools.
"I love that I can take pride in what I do," said Coyle. "Every
day I get to work on something that is going to help someone
else, and that is a great feeling."
Aiden Coyle
AGE: 17
TITLE: Apprentice
COMPANY: Paradigm Precision, Manchester
LIVES: Unionville
MAKES: Parts for aerospace, land-based
power generation and marine markets
CAREER ASPIRATIONS: To be a CNC
operator at Paradigm Precision
