Simpson Strong Tie

One area that Worthington Schools has been working to build is our partnerships with central Ohio companies who are interested in having students work as interns during their senior year in preparation for potential employment after graduation.  I have previously blogged about Worthington Industries which has been our biggest partner to date.  But I wanted to share information with you about Simpson Strong Tie which is a new partner that will be taking on senior interns next semester.

Simpson Strong Tie is located just off 270 at Roberts Road on the west side of Columbus.  They have a strong culture with many employees working their for their entire careers because they care about the mission and vision within the organization.  As you can see in the photo, what Simpson Strong Tie creates are the metal pieces which create a stronger tie between other items such as two pieces of wood.  Their products are sold at companies like Lowe's and Home Depot as well as directly to construction companies.

Last week I had the opportunity to tour their site, learn about the organization and the opportunities available to a select number of senior students.  I am confident this is going to be a great experience for students who are interested in a manufacturing type of job.  If you think this sounds appealing, we will be hosting a field trip for students next week on December 13th so that you can see the facilities and learn about the organization first hand.  If you are interested, please stop and see me to pick up a permission slip so that you can attend.