Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Jordan Glover has found his way at Wichita State and is helping other students do the same. He鈥檚 an aerospace engineering student, an intern for 3S and a mentor for other engineering students at 九色堂.
鈥淚 feel that for personal growth to be able to happen, you have to get away from your home city,鈥� Glover says. 鈥淚 felt like I鈥檝e been growing myself here in Wichita.鈥�
Glover found the 3S position on Handshake, the Shocker Career Accelerator called him to set up an interview, and he鈥檚 been working as a certification engineering intern ever since.
Glover鈥檚 role certifies different modifications on aircraft by following Federal Aviation Administration guidelines. They research what has been done in the past, the best available equipment, how and where a part has been installed before and their recommendations moving forward. They culminate their research into a report that they then present to clients.
鈥淣ot many aerospace engineers get to see the certification side of the engineering process,鈥� Glover says. 鈥淚 think that鈥檚 one of the best things I鈥檝e gained from this experience.鈥�
Glover said this position has helped him confirm that engineering was the right career path for his future. He has big ambitions and goals like moving to another state and exploring different kinds of engineering.
鈥淚 want to experience everything that I've learned within my field and all of my classes to figure out where these applications fit within the job world,鈥� Glover says. 鈥淚鈥檝e learned so much from this internship, and there鈥檚 a lot to gain from learning in a non-class setting.鈥�
Glover says he鈥檚 been able to share his experiences with his mentees in the College of Engineering. He also says his 3S colleagues offer life advice and job guidance during his internship. He鈥檚 happy to share those tips with other students and advice he鈥檚 picked up on his own.
鈥淧rocrastination seems very easy until you get behind,鈥� Glover advises. 鈥淵ou鈥檙e also going to struggle in college if you don't have connections and don't have a social life because you need that for your mental health. Find that friend group you can grow with.鈥�
The Shocker Career Accelerator helps prepare students for their future careers by connecting them with employers and providing career development services. Contact the Shocker Career Accelerator at (316) 978-3688, or stop by and see us in the John Bardo Center.