When QuantumScape said they needed an intern for summer 2016 who was hardworking, sharp, and professional enough to mesh well with their team, we immediately thought of Anderson, a then 17-year-old who was a veteran of our STEM and Professional Development Program. At QuantumScape, Anderson was exposed to a variety of different departments within the company and even got to take ownership of his own projects. Not to mention, he was surrounded by a strong network of professionals who supported him by taking an interest in his career and educational goals. Brad Stimson, Anderson's supervisor, commented that Anderson was "a bright, inquisitive and responsible employee. He was driven to learn and perform even when he was put into different situations with different people weekly." The experience had a profound impact on Anderson, leading him to switch from studying Medical Assisting to Metals Technology at Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE), with the hope of someday working for a company like QuantumScape.