We’re about connecting students, schools, and businesses in powerful ways that enhance the success of everyone involved. It’s what we do.
We also like to highlight these stories so that others can see the power of these connections, and catch a glimpse of what Tallo can do for them.
This week, we want to tell you the story of Cody Corneglio from Peru, Illinois, and how Tallo inspired him to dramatically change his future plans and find a new “family.”
Cody’s Tallo story began shortly after completing the ACT Test. He received an email from ACT inviting him to create a free Tallo account so that he could share his test scores – along with his other accomplishments – with hundreds of businesses, schools, and organizations who may be looking for someone just like him.
And that’s exactly what happened. 
Cummins Turbo Technologies, a Tallo client, was interested in identifying and recruiting talented students for their nation-wide apprenticeship program. With Tallo, Cummins was able to identify the right fit for their program and message candidates whose interests and skills matched up with the opportunity. Cody was among them.
Although Cody had heard of Cummins, he had no idea they had a local presence or about this program, which would provide participants with full-time employment, benefits, and financial assistance towards a college degree.
Like most students his age, Cody already had plans to attend college immediately after graduating from high school. However, after he received a direct message from Cummins inquiring whether he’d be interested in their program, he immediately jumped at the opportunity.
Now, he is enjoying working with Cummins, especially the career flexibility and encouragement they provide for their employees. “They are also like a big family,” Cody explains, “and everyone supports each other.”
In fact, he plans to stay at Cummins for the long haul, hoping to one day be in a management position with the organization.
“I am truly grateful that Tallo made the opportunity I have possible,” he says.
Read more about Cody in his own words below:
Something you wouldn’t know about me is…I really enjoy jigsaw puzzles. I live a fast-paced life and they give me an opportunity to relax.
For fun I like to…work with my hands. I will work on anything, but my passion is cars. I am currently in the middle of doing a frame off restoration on my truck and building a motor for it.
If I could meet anyone in the world it would be…Paul Walker. He was the inspiration for my interest in cars, and he was a great person all around. I was devastated that he was taken from us so soon.
The best teacher I ever had was…my high school physics teacher Mr. Fess. He always had good advice and valuable opinions to offer, and would support anything I wanted to do.
The last app I downloaded was…the Realtor.com app because I like to see what is available in my area and get ideas for the kind of place I am going to look for when I move.
In ten years I see myself…working at Cummins, possibly in a management position.
My greatest dream is to…own a lot of property with a small lake that I could enjoy with my family.
The thing I like the most about Tallo is…it gives students the chance to get their name out there and find opportunities they would not know about otherwise.
