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Philip Kent

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Bio

I was born in a refugee camp and eventually migrated to the U.S., where I later joined the Air Force. I served in Security Forces and had the chance to travel, work, and learn from people all over the world. That experience taught me a lot about life, responsibility, and finding peace in the small things. Now I’m studying Cabinetmaking at MATC. I really enjoy working with my hands, playing guitar, and figuring out simple ways to make everyday life better. I think woodworking is one of the most useful and universal skills — everyone needs good furniture, kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces that feel like home. My goal is to use these skills to help others and build a good life, debt-free and hands-on.

Education

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Trade School
2025 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Woodworking

National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension

Associate's degree program
2020 - 2021
  • Majors:
    • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Trade School

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Woodworking
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      woodwork

    • Dream career goals:

    • Patrolman

      US Airforce Security Force
      2019 – 20256 years

    Sports

    Wrestling

    Varsity
    2014 – 20184 years

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Church — Guitar Player/ Packing food feeding homeless
      2020 – 2021

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship

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