Intern Bio: Max Van Donsel

       Max Van Donsel was born in Burbank,California and graduated from Mt.Scott High School in 2014. He is 18 years old and the youngest sibling in his family. Max's passion is skateboarding, his favorite place to skate is Mt. Tabor, “I would say skating brings me most joy in my life,” Max says. He spend a lot of time hanging out with friends around town. “I am very thankful for the people in my life they bring me lots of happiness,” Max says.

Max and co-worker Hussein at Franklin High School career day. Photo by Gloria Davis 

       His plans for education, although not completely thought out, includes getting his associates degree from PCC, then transferring to a university like PSU to complete a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. His life dream is to become a successful entrepreneur after working with his degree in a construction firm for however many years it takes him to get the funds necessary to be financially sufficient. 
       He chose to be an intern at PPS because he is interested in construction management. His supervisor is Mike Kwaske.  For Max's internship he maintains site reports on multiple construction sites. The title of his job is a Jr. Manager. Max expects to learn as much as possible and take every opportunity he gets in this profession.