Building Connections in The Golden Isles
As a part of the Keep Glynn Running program, the Golden Isles Development Authority (G.I.D.A.) welcomed students from the Community Action Youth Leadership Initiative (C.A.Y.L.I.) to learn more about careers in advanced production and technology. Special guest speakers from PaR Marine (Jered L.L.C.) shared their experience working in this sector in Glynn County and beyond.
The event kicked off with a pizza party for the students and their families. Following introductions, Stephanie Treece and Tamara Vega with PaR Marine led the students through an exercise on career discovery.
The students asked thoughtful questions about the skills and experience needed to succeed in an environment such as PaR Marine. Ms. Vega was able to help them learn more about internships and what they can do today to prepare for a future career in marine technology.
About the speakers from PaR Marine
Stephanie Treece joined PaR Marine following her service in the U.S. Navy. She currently lends her leadership talents toward building large deck machinery for the shipbuilding industry at PaR. In her role as Program Manager, she drives projects from acquisition through shipment while keeping quality and customer satisfaction at the forefront of the mission. Her extensive working knowledge of Federal Acquisitions Regulations and D.O.D. contractual requirements allow her to expertly translate customer needs into high-quality engineering systems fit for complex naval applications. Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Applied Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Penn State University prior to completing her Master of Engineering at Old Dominion University. She continued her education earning certifications in Nuclear Engineering and Project Management.
Tamara Vega is an Experienced Human Resources (H.R.) Professional with a demonstrated history of working in this field. She is a skilled leader in Human Services, Case Management, Administration, Critical Thinking, and Employee Relations. Since 2016 Tamara has been with PaR Marine and risen quickly from an H.R. Representative to Manager. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from DeVry University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree focused in Human Resources Management from Troy University.
About C.A.Y.L.I.
C.A.Y.L.I. is designed as a partnership between Coastal Georgia Community Action, the local school districts, and community organization, namely the Links Incorporated, Brunswick Chapter, and the Lambda Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. Participants are recruited from the Coastal Georgia Community Action client database, referred by schools, and nominated by community organizations. Once recruited, each participant and his or her parents participate in an interview; where required data is collected, participant goals are set and parents are informed of required participation in Parent Involvement Club
About Keep Glynn Running
Keep Glynn Running, KGR, is an ongoing campaign helping students, parents, and educators discover the local career opportunities in engineering and manufacturing. KGR highlights our local employers and career growth in manufacturing and the educational programs and pathways that a student can take to pursue these careers.
