Wyle Intern, University of Maryland Student Competes in AHS (American Helicopter Society) International’s Sikorsky Human Powered Helicopter Competition Wyle’s Aerospace Group in Lexington Park is a strong supporter of internship programs for high school and college students, an initiative led by their Chief Engineer, Ajay Sehgal. To stimulate interest in STEM-discipline careers in Southern Maryland, Wyle coordinates with customers and supports efforts to recruit students during summer and winter breaks. “Internships are an investment in our future. It is a win-win situation for everyone in that not only do these interns get exposed to practical learning opportunities, but they also bring energetic and fresh ideas to their assignments,” Ajay stated. “The biggest challenge for us is to find the right match between interns and our customers’ needs. Students are intrigued by their work assignments and put forth their best efforts knowing that hard work and a good impression will foster future employment opportunities. We have received very favorable feedback from both the interns and our customers, with both expressing an interest in repeating this effort in future years.” Lauren Trollinger, one of the Wyle interns over the past two years, recently competed in the American Helicopter Society’s Sikorsky Human Powered […]
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