December 2013 Addressing the State of The School It’s an exciting time to be a part of Rosedale, both for the Mr. Wilke then presented the question “What’s Next?” and students and staff. Rosedale’s President and Director, filled the staff in on the future plans to continue to add addition- Dennis Wilke, led the school’s annual “State of the School” al programs, purchase more property for expansion, make meeting. Mr. Wilke revisited the schools “2020 Vision,” a additions and improvements to the current facilities and focus strategic ten year plan originally launched in 2010. on professional development for the faculty and staff. In just three years, Rosedale has successfully implemented the At the meeting’s end, following items in the plan: the addition of the HVAC and Mr. Wilke was pre- Truck Driving programs, incorporating a hands-on service sented with a large writing program in the classrooms, the addition of new tech- poster which listed nology such as smartboards and tablets for the students, the “Top 35 Reasons increasing the automotive shop to over 23 automotive lifts, We Love Working at the addition of the Ben Wilke Training Center, the addition of Rosedale,” compiled Rosedale’s café, Steel Toe Station, better education manage- by Marketing Coordi- ment such as the mentoring program, updating the syllabi and nator, Suzie McGugin instructor development, improved student evaluations, im- from feedback given proved hiring practices and the most recent addition, Rosedale by Rosedale’s Tech’s sister school, Precision Manufacturing Institute. employees. Along with the incredible improvements to the facilities, Rosedale is testing stricter student acceptance standards by only accepting “the best of the best”. Due to this change, the President Dennis Wilke addressing the faculty & HVAC program (now two years old) has 100% retention, 100% staff of Rosedale Technical Institute graduation and a 100% placement rate. Learn More About RTI INSTRUCTORS Rosedale Tech is now displaying Instructor boards in of experience and knowledge that each of Rosedale’s each of RTI’s programs of study. The boards will instructors bring to the classroom on a daily basis. highlight instructor’s education, work history and certifications. Pictured is the A flag is illustrated on the instructor board for instructor boards of those who served our country. Diesel Technology Instructor, Both current and prospective Brandon Danser. students will now be able to get a better idea of the type The Inside Scoop W E L C O M E N e w S t u d e n t s RTIRTI CareerCareer FairFair Automotive Technology: Daniel Adams Sr., Lydel Bell, William Blue, Christopher Brown, Rosedale Tech welcomed over 60 employers this fall for the James Brown, Richard Carmichael, John Chang. Daniel Chappell, semi-annual career fair. David Curcio, Scott Deschon, Brandin Diewald, Nicole Ehredt, Anthony Forte, Colin Garrity, Tyrone Gault, Christopher George, Rhonda Eck Nicholas Hoovler, Ricky Hyatt, Mark Lahosky, Tyler Marsh, Shawn from Hunter McGrath, Ryan Nelson, Sheldon Noland, Robert Osterrieder, Truck Sales Jason Paola, Robert Peasner, Raymond Price, Lloyd Richards, and Services Derek Rose, Michael Smith, Michael Swan, Matthew Tomblin, informs three Timothy Tydeman, Darryl Upshur, Jorge Veladiz, Albert Walker, Diesel Marcus White Sr., Benjamin Wolf, Christopher Yerkey, students Dominic Zuccarelli about Automotive Technician: opportunities at Hunter. Dominic Aiello, Christopher Cicco, Jared Crespo, Robert Edinger, Matthew Gill, Daniel Kerr, Jamie Kirkpatrick, Bryan Kovach, Cory Lang, Joseph Long, Aaron Manz, Benjamin Miller, Roy Moorehead, Zachery Porter, Brandon Riggs, The employers were searching for qualified candidates in the Zachary Schaeffer, Anthony Simonetti, Matthew Starr, Automotive, Diesel, Electrical, HVAC and Truck Driving fields. Marcus Thompson, Willie Triplett-Pittman, Paul Young Diesel Technology: Over 50 interviews were scheduled with students as a result Jeremy Anesetti, Joshua Atwell, David Barrett, Mark Beyers, of the career fair. Thank you to everyone who contributed Jonathan Burgess, Joseph Burton, Ronald Collins, Shea Daniels, to another successful event! Michael DeAngelo, Jonathan Driscoll, Aaron Gandziarski, Ian Gayman, Dylan Glasure, Joel Graham, Robert Gregg, Brian Hill, Zachary Hippert, Thomas Hoag, Kristina Howell, David Jones, Miranda Lowe, Brian Luebbe, Jonathan Mayhew, Mikel Mercado, Allan Michelotti, Shane Moss, John Newcomb, John Niederriter, Carl Pascocello, Daniel Reese, Matthew Sharrow, Mark Simpronio Jr., Jordan Thompson, Rebecca Venuto, Philip Westerman, Jesse Zulawinski Diesel Technician: Theodore Begly, Eric Bryant, James Fullgraf, James Guyaux, Glen Howard, James Larue, Shawn McFarland Jr., Ryan Muchow, Dempy Smith, Jay Smith Electrical Technology: Russell Basalyga, Christopher Bazzoli Jr., Brandon Benec, Renee Petros from Firestone Complete Auto Care walks an Automotive student through the application process. Zachary Collins, Ronald Cooper, Adam Duerr, Samuel Gabig, Devon Hample, Jason Johnson, Adam Kirby, Salvatore Leto, Mark Lucas, Nicholas Scott, David Sproull, Dominick Vella, Gregg Waugaman Jr., Christopher Welch Electrical Technician: James Callaghan, Michael Jeffery, Joshua Streiner HVAC Technology: If you have announcements, photographs or any news Luther Coe, Dustin Kiefer, Dalton Marnich, Joshua Ulokovic for publication in The Circuit, please contact : Truck Driving: Debbie Bier - [email protected] Brian Foley, David Frank, Blake Joyce, Matthew Love, Suzie McGugin- [email protected] Joseph Watkins 412-521-6200 Page 2 The Circuit The Inside Scoop Advisory The following students have accepted employment with the subsequent companies. RTI grads have found employment in Boards all levels of the HVAC, Electrical, Diesel, Automotive, and Truck Benefit All Driving fields within several different industries. Student Name Employer Program For each of its programs of study, Rosedale Technical Institute con- Robert Arthur Bridgestone Firestone Auto ducts two Advisory Board Meetings per year. The purpose of these Erik Benton Moon Township Mazda Auto meetings is to get feedback on the current state of the industry in Kevin Rock Ward Trucking Diesel each of our programs from professionals in those respective fields. Mark Streily Keystone Iron and Metal Electrical The results of these meetings helps to dictate the curriculum, en- suring that all students are continually and increasingly employable Brittany Wenk Select Energy Services Diesel within the industries. Steven See Kenny Ross Buick GMC Auto Wayne Valocik Big Green Group Electrical Thank you to those who participated in our recent Advisory Board Christopher Whiddon Timberland Ford Auto Meetings: Dennis Saputo Pennsylvania Coach Lines Diesel HVAC Advisory Board: September 25, 2013 Raymond Gegick Republic Services Diesel Jeffrey Garner Hunter Truck Sales & Services Diesel Mark Weiss, Beverly Services Andrew Shaffer Sunbelt Rentals Diesel Jessi Wielock, CareerLink David Smith Penske Diesel Lisa Fulton, CareerLink Cameron Ireland Team Automotive Auto Mike Valent, Climatech Jason Nestor JLN Repair LLC Electrical Ernie Fagnelli, Fagnelli Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Dalton Kim Brighton Services Diesel Dave Herrmann, Herrmann Associates Christopher Baker CDL Baker Contracting Electrical Rob Chiocchi, Johnston Supply Scott Dengler Day Apollo Diesel Garmon Longnecker, Robertson Heating Supply Gary Lowden Atlas Healthcare Linen Services Electrical Bob Romaniak, RMS Mechanical Diesel & Truck Driving Advisory Board: October 16, 2013 Cara Swanson, Equipco NEW Student Advisory Board Dennis Walker, Hunter Truck Sales & Service Lisa Fulton, CareerLink Sean Ryan, Point Spring & Driveshaft Co. Len Strazza, Zoresco Equipment Electrical Advisory Board: October 23, 2013 Lisa Fulton, CareerLink Brett Lutz, MDIA John Kuzel, KuzElectric Inc. L-R: Nick Scott (Electrical), Jason Johnson (Electrical), Pat Kelly Eric Davidson, Ideal Industries (Diesel), Hunter Curl (HVAC), Cody Gallik (Diesel), Jake Magdich Leslie Basalyga, Adecco (HVAC), Brandin Diewald (Auto), Ben Hertweck (Diesel), Colin Suierveld (Diesel), Brian Lukens (HVAC), Zach Keller (HVAC). Automotive Advisory Board: November 6, 2013 Not pictured: Mike Dieteman (Electrical), Fred Smith (Electrical), Troy Fulton (Auto), Gino Morena (Auto), and Daniil Novitchi (Auto). Lisa Fulton, CareerLink Ed Lyman, North Star Diesel Technology student Ben Hertweck brought the suggestion Carl Santamaria, Sears Auto Center of a student advisory board to the attention of Student Services Joe Taddy, Sun Chevrolet Coordinator John Fostyk. Volunteers were solicited and the new Student Advisory Board was formed. They have scheduled to Paul Gurcak, Sun Chevrolet meet once a week to discuss ways to improve the learning experi- Joe McCarthy, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor ence of their fellow students. Ryan Westling, Wright Automotive Group Thank you for your time and effort in helping to make RTI the best it can be! The Circuit Page 3 The Inside Scoop ATTENTION High Schools! There are a number of options for those in high school inter- ested in learning more about RTI. This fall, plenty of area high school students have taken advantage in one of the following opportunities: Field Trips- Instructors, guidance counselors or other school officials are encouraged to schedule a field trip to learn more about RTI. Catering to groups both large and small, the day New Brighton High School Field Trip includes a presentation, tours of the labs, shops, classrooms