catalyst newsletter CUYAHOGA VALLEY CAREER CENTER Fall 2015 Volume 10, Issue 1 In Partnership With...Highland Software CVCC Aces Report Card Power Equipment Grad CVCC:CVCC: YOUR YOUR COLLEGECOLLEGE & & CAREER CAREER See Yourself with the Supe, Earn College Credit is #1 in the Nation CONNECTION!CONNECTION! Nearly 940 students arrived for the school year and are now attending a Straight-A school as ranked tefan Davis, 2015 by the Ohio Department of Education. For the State’s Report Card, four categories were evaluated: CVCC graduate COMING EVENTS Post-program Outcomes, Prepared for Success, Achievement and Graduation Rate. The Report Card S studying Power Equip- grade reflects the latest data used, which is from school year 2013-14. For more information, visit u Digital Animation reportcard.education.ohio.gov. ment Technology, took Workshops for Grades first place in the nation 4-6 start Oct. 3 Supt. Dr. Celena Roebuck greeted every student and wished all of them a successful school year. For this summer in Power u College Night Oct. 7 first-year students, Dr. Roebuck took a selfie in each Equipment competition. 6 to 7:30 p.m. classroom, as a memento, expressing her pride in the Stefan, a Nordonia Hills choice that these students made. graduate, was taught by u Stefan Davis College & Career instructor Jerry Koenig. He Planning Seminar $106,000 Saved in Tuition Costs had won several skills com- Nov. 4, 7 to 9 p.m. More good news came CVCC’s way when Executive petitions at the local and regional levels Director Joseph Dannemiller announced that CVCC u Student & Parent set a new record with regard to the number of credit and was also awarded several substantial Info Night Dec. 3 & 8 hours earned by CVCC 2014 grads (the latest data scholarships including a full scholarship 7 to 9 p.m. available). One-hundred thirty-six students collectively to Lincoln Technical College. As the gold Alumni Corner earned 1,014 hours of transferable college credit while medal winner, Stefan was awarded $15,000 enrolled in CVCC’s career-technical programs. in trade related tools. This past May, he was Medical Secretary Grad selected the Outstanding Student in the Now a Nurse Practitioner Dannemiller said, “If you multiply the dollars saved Power Equipment Technology program for Traveling The Globe to − even at the the credit hour cost at one of the lowest- 2015. Stefan is employed by the Brecksville Promote Bone Health priced community colleges around such as Tri-C City Service Department. ($104.54/credit hour) − that translates to $106,000!” The SkillsUSA Leadership conference and Pictured left is the junior class of Auto Body Repair with Dr. competition took place June 22-26 in Louis- Roebuck, center, and Auto Body instructor Efrain Soto, back, left. Next to Dr. Roebuck, clockwise from left, are Jordan Hill, ville, Kentucky. Brian Mahone Jr., Riley Elek, Randy Kramer, Kenny Wojtonek, Raheem Hurst and Clayton Johnson Jr. PET instructor Koenig is no stranger to his students ranking so highly in skills compe- titions. He’s received many accolades over the years for his work with students. Grand Opening Ad u l t Education nline courses provide instruction at the ready. The most popular classes include: Ribbon Cutting Jan. 14 Click here to read comments from Stefan’s Speed Spanish, Grammar Refresher, Creating WordPress websites, Explore a Career in Medi- O mom, regarding his CVCC experience. cal Coding, A to Z Grant Writing, Instruction to SQL and Accounting Fundamentals. Check out the Adult Ed webpage which can take you to three websites offering more than 600 online courses www.cvccworks.edu among them at: http://www.cvccworks.edu/OnlineCourses.aspx. In another skills competition, CVCC senior Madison Fano of North Royalton earned 440.526.5200 Classes to be Taught at CVCC fourth place in the national Health Occupa- 8001 Brecksville Rd. Oct. 3 and 10 - Intro/PowerPoint 2013 Level 1 tions Students of America (HOSA) competi- Oct. 21 thru Nov. 4 - Home Maintenance/Electrical tion in Anaheim, California, June 23-28, for Brecksville, OH 44141 Nov 3, 5 - Excel 2013 Level II her entry in the Extemporaneous Health Nov. 4 thru Dec. 16 - Automotive Alignment, Steering, Suspension Poster category. Madison is studying Health Careers and is a student of instruc- For more information, contact Adult Ed at 440.746.8230. tor Patty Valukievic. To Page 2 CVCC Mission: To Prepare Youth and Adults to Enter, Compete and Advance in an Ever-changing Work World a ADULT EDUCATION/CVCC Course Catalog Focus on your Interests with a Get a Headstart on Holiday Baking Page 2 What would go better with a hot cup of cof- Digital Photography Course fee than a delicious piece of apple strudel? Long-time CVCC Adult Ed pastry instructor Marie Calarco will share her family recipes all is a fabulous time to take pictures. Instructor Bernie VanTil- including strudel in one of three baking F burg will help you improve and enhance your picture taking and classes starting Oct. 17. So bring your apron picture manipulation skills through a series of courses beginning and containers to store your baked goods Oct. 17 and finishing just in time for the holidays. (Mr. Van Tilburg and come on down to CVCC! has been CVCC’s high school Media Technology instructor since 2004.) Class dates and times are as follows: u Oct. 17 - Holiday Quick Breads u Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Make Your Photos Beautiful & Pumpkin Rolls Bernie Van Tilburg Students can bring existing photos and/or some old photos in u Oct. 24 - Apple Pastries need of restoration. u Nov. 21- Holiday Cookie Class u Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Using Shutterfly to Create Photo Creations - Bring digital or print photos. Register online at www.cvccworks.edu/InterestLeisure.aspx, or call 440.746.8230. u Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Take Great Photos with Your DSLR Camera. Register online at www.cvccworks.edu/InterestLeisure.aspx or call 440.746.8230. NEW HVAC Program Added to Course Offerings Mr. VanTilburg has a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University where he gradu- A Heating/Ventilating/Air Conditioning (HVAC) class on installing HVAC systems ated summa cum laude with University Honors with Distinction in Radio/TV Produc- has been added to CVCC’s existing HVAC course sequences. This 48-hour program tion. He also has a master’s degree in the art of teaching from Kent. His media expe- includes an understanding of installation guidelines, blueprint reading, proper rience includes WKYC TV3, WTAM 1100, and WKNR AM850. He has written, directed, furnace and air conditioning sizing, pipe installation, sheet metal fabrication and and edited several short films. He has passed the first two exams for Pro Tools HD 8 transitions along with line set installations and zoning. The class starts Oct. 3. Music Operator certification. For further information or to register call 440.746.8230. Advanced Skills and Certifications Lead to Jobs. Call 440.746.8230, or visit the Adult Education page of www.cvccworks.edu. Become an STNA; Training Takes Less than a Year If you enjoy helping people, consider becoming a State Tested Nurse Aide. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of nurse assistants is projected to grow 21 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. The 87-hour STNA program at CVCC can help you prepare to work as a State Tested Nurse Aide in a hospital or long-term care facility. This program is also a great introduction to a future career in nursing. For more information call 440.746.8205. Calling All EKG Technicians: Become a Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician An EKG Technician can take his or her skills to the next level by becoming a Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician. This 75-hour program is designed to teach interpreting basic rhythms of the heart. Students must be certified EKG technicians or hold other re- lated medical certification or licensure to enroll. Space is limited. Class starts in January. For more information call 440.746.8205. 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