Though Jose Chandler has worked in the computer industry for several years, he recently decided to return to school to pursue his true passion- Computer Science. With the assistance of College-wide Internship Coordinator, Ms. Susan Biszewski-Eber, Chandler was able to serve a paid internship with Plate Smart Technologies in Oldsmar, FL, where he currently works. Chandler said that this internship opportunity helped him to gain more experience in the Computer Programming field.

 “The greatest benefit I received from this experience was learning how to get involved in a field that requires teamwork. This helped me learn how to handle issues, share ideas, and apply the programming skills I acquired from St. Petersburg College (SPC),” Chandler said.  For students who plan to serve an internship at SPC in the future, Chandler suggested that they “take as many programming classes they can handle prior to completing the internship, especially Virtual Studio, which is still the most useful in the programming industry.”