“Never give up. Believe in yourself, give your best, and have an ‘I can’ attitude”—this is the advice Seth Hess, Class of 2022, offers to Shepherds College® students. Seth, who majored in Horticulture, is currently employed at RL Landscaping and Design in Macungie, Pennsylvania. As part of a landscaping crew, he travels to commercial and…
In the first semester of Shepherds College® classes, all students take a six-week introductory class to each of the three majors. At the end of the first semester, the students and their families receive a FIT report, a document telling families if their student is a good fit for a particular major and their job…
Nestled within the center of the Shepherds College® campus lies a bustling hub of growth and opportunity—the greenhouse. More than just a facility for nurturing plants, it serves as a beacon of empowerment for its first, second, and third-year horticulture students, who are integral members of the team and contribute their diverse skills to the…
Our partnerships with Occupational Experience (OE) sites provide valuable opportunities for Shepherds College® students. One of our newest sites for Horticulture is Milaeger’s, a nursery and gardening center located in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. The partnership began when Shepherds College staff visited Milaeger’s and met with the General Manager, Paul Sikorski. Paul was excited to learn about…
As one of the first students at Shepherds College, I learned how to get a job in the community and how to live independently. As a Horticulture graduate, I worked as a groundskeeper for many years. Now, I work at Dollar General, helping wherever I’m needed. I live in an apartment with a roommate. I…
There was so much to learn at Shepherds College®. The most important thing I learned is that I am made on purpose and for a purpose and that God created me to be uniquely used by Him. I was thankful to learn how to interview for a job and work well with other employees. After…
When spring makes an appearance on the Shepherds College® campus, few things feel more satisfying than soaking up the warm morning sun after a long Wisconsin winter. The birds are cheerfully chirping, and the horticulture staff and students are out in the garden, thrilled to be preparing the soil to plant. Every so often during…