{"id":25863,"date":"2018-08-23T10:44:05","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T14:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/college.unc.edu\/?p=25863"},"modified":"2024-07-02T16:56:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T16:56:18","slug":"danny-peralta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collegearchive.unc.edu\/?p=25863","title":{"rendered":"Danny Peralta and the Carolina Works Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Growing up, Danny Peralta \u201920 spent a lot of time working on projects with his father. \u201cIf you know how to work with your hands, you\u2019ll never be short of money \u2013 that\u2019s what my dad always said,\u201d Danny recalled. \u201cOne day, I want to be able to teach my own kids to work around the house, how to be creative and build things.\u201d<\/p>\n

When a work-study job opened up at UNC\u2019s BeAM Makerspace, Danny jumped at the opportunity. In between classes and studying, he spends time each week helping his fellow students learn how to use laser cutters, computerized design programs and basic woodshop tools to bring their ideas to life.<\/p>\n

\"Danny
Danny Peralta ’20 has gained valuable experience through his work-study position at the BeAM makerspace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“This seemed like a great way to get more skills, have a place to practice and actually get paid to do it!\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve picked up a lot of design skills working here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thanks to work-study students such as Danny, UNC\u2019s makerspaces offer hands-on design experience to any student who wants to learn. Trained work-study students host workshops, group classes, and guided studio time where students have access to state-of-the-art equipment and software.<\/p>\n

Private gifts have allowed Carolina to expand employment opportunities on the campus to both low- and middle-income students through the Carolina Works program. Currently hundreds of students are turned away from federal work-study opportunities each year due to a lack of funds; Carolina Works will help our students help themselves.<\/p>\n

Danny recently spent weeks figuring out how to make a custom domino set for his family \u2013 they\u2019re all competitive players, he said \u2013 and went through a lot of trial and error. \u201cIt was a lot of messing up, having to do it again, trying something different. That\u2019s how you learn.\u201d<\/p>\n

Having an on-campus job has also been good for his routine, he said. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about the money. Having a work-study job makes me use my time better. I have to manage my schedule, plan ahead. There\u2019s no wasted time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Story from Carolina Stories<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Carolina Works provides financial opportunites to undergraduate students through work-study poistions. 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