Sanford Regional Technical Center graduate Daylin Soule is currently thriving in her sophomore year at the University of Maine.
Daylin graduated from the Engineering and Architectural Design Program in the spring of 2022 under the guidance of instructor Russel Clark.
Daylin said she entered the program with an open mind to engineering, and Mr. Clark's expertise in teaching design software, particularly in SolidWorks, sparked a passion within her.
"Encouraging us to pursue the SolidWorks CSWA certification, Mr. Clark pushed me out of my comfort zone," she explained. This step proved instrumental in shaping their future academic decisions.
The skills honed at SRTC didn't just stay within the classroom. Daylin entered college with a course credit in SolidWorks design and the CSWA certification, prerequisites that opened doors in the mechanical engineering program at UMaine.
"My experience with SRTC let me explore an introduction to engineering and I left with an interest in 3D design along with a certification," she said. Being familiar with 3D design software made it easier to navigate internships as I already had a clear idea of what I wanted to pursue.
This summer, Daylin will begin working as an Engineering Intern for a leading company that specializes in seating solutions for various venues.
While her academic prowess, including a number of AP courses and a top-10 graduation rank boosted her resume, it was her journey through SRTC that truly set her apart.
While the specifics of the internship have yet to be revealed, Daylin anticipates working on projects spanning different departments and leveraging their expertise in SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor.
While her academic prowess, including a number of AP courses and a top-10 graduation rank boosted her resume, it was her journey through SRTC that truly set her apart. SRTC offers a great opportunity for advancement, and it’s something Daylin realizes.
"The skills I acquired in the SRTC program continue to be valuable to my major," she said.