Western Technical College Newsletter

Ann Morgan Lilly Addressed 135 WTC Grads at Ceremony

Ann Morgan Lilly, City Representative was the guest speaker at a class of 135 Western Technical College (WTC) graduates at a commencement ceremony on Thursday, October 12 at the University of Texas at El Paso’s Magoffin Auditorium. A total of 33 students graduated with honors. Friends, Family, and the Western Tech faculty gave their support to the graduates of 2006.

Graduates received Degrees in Associate of Occupational Studies in Microcomputer Technology/Specialty in Computer Technology, Microcomputer Technology/Specialty in Electronics Technology, Automotive Technology, and Refrigeration/HVAC Technology. Certificates of Completion will be given in Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and Combination Welding.

Employers Don’t Forget! Upcoming WTC Job Fair!

If you are an employer, now’s your chance to participate in one of the upcoming Western Technical College job fairs for our students. You’ll have the opportunity to talk to educated and well trained students about current and future job opportunities with your company and enjoy a light lunch on us! Call to reserve your space today!

Automotive, HVAC/Refrigeration, Performance Tuner, Diesel, Medical Assisting,Welding, Health Information
-Wednesday, October 18th 9:00-11:00 a.m. Plaza Campus (915) 532-3737 Ext.118

Computer, Electronics, IT, Fiber Optics, Medical Assisting, Health Information, Biomedical
-Wednesday, November 8th 9:00-11:00 a.m. Diana Campus (915) 566-9621 Ext.132

Boeing & C & E Industrial Give WTC Graduates Insight to Real World

Many local businesses participate in WTC activities coordinated by the Career Services Department by volunteering their time and experience to present important information to students. WTC appreciates all of the businesses that come out to participate in the education and future of these students. Mr. Peter Regalado of C & E Industrial, recently gave a presentation to welding students about drug testing, background checks, driver’s licenses and DUI'S. Mr. Regalado answered questions about dress codes, certifications and wages.

In addition, Joseph Gardea, a WTC HVAC/Refrigeration graduate, and Mark Bell, both of Boeing gave a presentation to the HVAC/Refrigeration students providing information on how to apply for jobs at Boeing. Joseph provided an overview of the job description for a maintenance technician. Mark answered questions concerning background checks and DUI's, advising all students to remember that how you dress for an interview represents yourself….leaving them with a final word of advice, “Dress for Success!”

WTC Blog Video Receives SEVEN honors from YouTube.com

Yes folks, you heard it right here just last month. WTC has an incredible blog happening on their website. Recently, a video posted by the WTC Electronics

Department recently received honors from http://www.youtube.com/ . Posts were even made all the way from Rochester University of Technology. Check it out for your self today at www.wtc-ep.edu

Medical Assisting Externship Coordinator Matches Employers & Students

Sylvia Aguilar is the new Student Externship Coordinator for the Medical Assisting Program. Sylvia matches students with externship sites which is a curriculum based activity allowing for students to experience what they’ve learned in the classroom at an actual workplace setting. “My goal as externship coordinator is to get more of our students hired by the externship sites by working closely with the employers,” said Aguilar. She continues, “I love my new position. Working directly in the community with our business partners is important.” If you are a medical related business interested in becoming an externship site, call Sylvia Aguilar at 566-9621 Ext. 121.

Newest WTC Admissions Rep has built In Success Story for Recruiting Students

The WTC Office of Admissions has a new representative, Olivia Tapia, that has an interesting history with WTC. Olivia’s husband, David, is a former graduate of WTC’s HVAC & Refrigeration Program. In the past years, David, the Technical Service Manager for Sears, has been an active employer with WTC by presenting information, touring the college, and even recruiting WTC HVAC and electronic students for employment. “Over the years, I’d heard David speak about how pleased he was with the students he’d hired from WTC. I never imagined I would be in a position recruiting a student that could someday, very well be his employee,” says Olivia. Olivia heard through a friend about her new position and says she LOVES it!

Attention All Businesses: WTC Seeking Toy Collection for 24th Annual El Paso Toy Run

The 24th Annual El Paso Toy Run will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2006. The money and toys raised will benefit over thirty needy organizations this Christmas. Entry fee is $8.00 per person and a new toy.  This year special guest participants are Mayor John Cook, City Representatives Alejandro Lozano and Eddie Holguin, State Representative Norma Chavez and of course, Santa Claus.

Line up begins at 10:30 a.m. at International Truck Driving School. Bikes will leave at 11:16 a.m. on Sunland Park Dr. and head to W. Paisano Dr. towards downtown. At Santa Fe the bikes will turn right and parade through the downtown area to Loop 375 East.

An after party celebration will be held at Western Technical College at 9624 Plaza Circle Dr. Registrants receive a meal and the celebration will feature a silent auction, a fashion show by Barnett Harley Davidson and Laura’s Productions, Music by Raw Deal, a bike Rodeo, filming by Remix TV, and more!

Last years event raised over 3500 toys and with this years flooding the organizers hope to raise more. Businesses are invited to participate by coordinating toy collections and dropping them off at the after party site. Individuals can drop off their toy donations to any EP Fitness or Western Technical College location.

For More Information and Registration Call 479-2415 or visit www.wtc-ep.edu

Sponsors for this year’s event are:

Free Car Care Clinic for AAA Members

Western Technical College and AAA of Texas, the largest motor club association in the United States, are offering a Free Car Care Clinic that will include a free multi-point inspection to make sure individuals’ cars are ready for winter driving. Motorists do not need to be AAA members to participate.  The Car Care Clinic will be held on Saturday, November 4 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at 655 Sunland Park Dr. Free glucose screenings and Amber Alerts will be distributed by WTC and the Sheriffs Department while individuals are waiting. AAA Members can call (915) 778-9521 for more information.