Trenton Jones

Trenton Jones's grandmother always instilled the importance of education in him, and that is why he decided to come to Delaware Tech. "My grandmother attended Delaware Tech and worked as a tutor. Before she passed away, she told me I needed to continue my education in order to achieve my dreams."

Trenton chose Delaware Tech for the flexible course offerings. "I love being able to work and take classes at the same time. Delaware Tech provides a supportive learning environment, with caring instructors and staff."

After taking eight years off from school, Trenton had to overcome obstacles upon returning. "I had to deal with being on academic and financial aid probation for the first few semesters. Along with that, my grade point average (GPA) was .80 from when I attended immediately following high school. With hard work, I was able to increase my GPA. With the help of my advisor, I applied for the fresh start program to get my GPA recalculated."

Trenton decided on the management program because of his own personal work experience. "I have enjoyed seeing how businesses run, and I like the idea of supporting and developing employees."

Trenton advised students to utilize resources at the College. "If you are struggling with assignments, go the Tutoring & Writing Center or the Math Lab. Communicate with your instructors to get feedback, especially if the class is online to make sure you are understanding the assignments. Finally, take your time at Delaware Tech seriously, because it is hard to bounce back if you don't."

After graduating from Delaware Tech, Trenton plans to pursue a bachelor's degree at Wilmington University. "My dream career is to be a business teacher in the school system. I want to work with high school students to educate them on the norms of the business world."