In June 2014, Nick Rifenburgh completed the Academy for Information Technology (AIT) program at Questar III’s Rensselaer Educational Center (REC) in Troy. The program not only provided him with technical knowledge and skills, but it also gave him a pathway to a career opportunity with his future employer Questar III.
Rifenburgh a Hoosick Valley High School graduate enrolled in Questar III’s two-year AIT program with an interest in video game programming but it was the networking side that he really enjoyed. While a student in the AIT program, Rifenburgh completed internships with SUNY Albany and Questar III.
“Nick was at the top of his class with CISCO skills and has an excellent work ethic,” said Questar III teacher Lewis Cappelli. “You could show Nick how to do something once and it would be done right and better than expected.”
When a position became available in October in the Information Technology Department at Questar III, Rifenburgh applied and was offered the technician position. He credits the AIT program for preparing him for his career.
“We completed a lot of live work as well as focusing on customer service skills to interact with different people,” said Rifenburgh. “In my position, I enjoy helping people solve problems.”
Learn more about AIT and Career and Technical Education programs offered by Questar III.
