Western Technical College Newsletter

The WTC Blog…Have You Visited Yet?!!
Encouragement from an Anonymous Non Blogger.

If the portion of the definition that I found for “blog” or a weblog is true: “Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the Web site.” Wow! Then can you imagine what’s going on at the WTC blog? WTC has every Program they offered covered to include what’s happening in Career Services! Okay, so here’s the rest of the definition: “A blog is a journal that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption on some sort of a website.”

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WTC to Begin Massage Therapy Program

WTC proudly announces that it is now taking applications for its NEW Massage Therapy Program with daytime classes starting on October 9. “The Massage Therapy Program at WTC is unique in that it provides 600 hours of training with an extensive background in anatomy, physiology, muscle and skeletal systems. Nearly half of the course is direct hands on experience,” says Program Manager, Melanie Young.

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A Message from the President, Allan Sharpe

At WTC, we are proud to stay current in all of our programs, offer the best learning environment possible and graduate our students directly into the field.  WTC does this by listening to real professionals in the fields we teach through Program Advisory Boards, offering hands on training and experience with student externships, real professional participation in the classroom setting, industry tours, and finally by assisting students through our Career Services Department to actually obtain a job after graduation.

Thank You
WTC extends much gratitude to our students for choosing Western Technical College, to the professional community that supports the ongoing educational efforts that WTC offers, and finally, to the faculty and staff of WTC that is dedicated to our mission and philosophy. We appreciate all of you!

Microcomputer Technology/Electronics Program is Important for Future Growth

Rafael Corral, WTC Grad at ADP Technologies

Rafael Corral worked for five years in his previous job and knew that in order to move up in his position or to get a better job, he needed the know how . Because of Corrals decisions, he is now a graduate of WTC’s Microcomputer Technology Program and a WTC Advisory Board member.

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Upcoming Admissions Events

Socorro High School HOSA
September 18, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.– Health Occupations class will tour the Medical department and receive a demonstration and teaching from the medical department on various techniques used in the health care practice environment

MARS Intl. Presentation by Bill Jenson to Automotive Students
September 19, 2006, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
September 26, 2006, 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. at Plaza campus in the Large Conference Room.

Tech Prep Youth Consortium Annual Conference
September 25 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. –WTC outside Admissions will attend the Tech Prep Youth Consortium Annual Conference held at the Centennial Club on Ft. Bliss. Jerry Martin will be a guest speaker in the main auditorium and address approx 200 local CATE (Career and Technology) Teachers from El Paso County about continuing education and updates of technical training programs available to graduating high school seniors. Jaime Anchondo will set up a booth and provide information about scholarship and training opportunities at WTC.

Rio Grande Girl Scouts Annual Lock In
September 29 – Western Technical College is sponsoring the Rio Grande Girl Scouts Annual lock in at Adventure Zone. The Medical Department will be offering demonstrations and the WTC Admissions Dept. will discuss career options and opportunities at WTC. This event is expected to draw over 250 young women form the ages 14-18.

During the month of September WTC outside admissions Team will be visiting several local military and VA centers across El Paso and Ft. Bliss in an effort to draw attention to training opportunities available. Several WTC Volunteer Instructors from Microcomputer/ Electronics technology will present opportunities such as Biomedical and Fiber Optics training at WTC.

For More WTC Related Events Visit www.wtc-ep.edu News/Events

New Program Director for Medical Assisting (MA) Program is Ambitious

Petra York, was recently promoted to Program Director for the WTC Medical Assisting Program. York is certified in MA, phlebotomy, EKG and in pharmacology and is continuing her studies. “I have quite a history with WTC. Twelve years ago, I graduated from the MA Program at WTC and since then, have worked my way through every nook and cranny that the Program has to offer, “York says. “From a Lab Assistant, five years as an Instructor, to a student Externship Coordinator,” she continues, “I bring the hands on experience of working directly with students in the classroom, in the community at health fairs and even with placing students at work sites. I can jump in at anytime needed.” York is very grateful for her new position as Program Manager and says she LOVES her job.

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Career Service News
Congratulations! July & August Employers of the Month

Automotive
Gilbert Marquez, Shop Supervisor, Clint Transportation
Tony Krahmer, Assistant Service Manager with Casa Ford

Refrigeration/HVAC
David Tapia, Technical Service Manager- SEARS
David Terry, Building Services Director-Hilton of El Paso

Combination Welding
Neal Kane, President -Desert Fabrication
Balta Dominguez, President -Alamo General Contractors

Diesel Technology
Pat Adame, Service Manager - Rush Truck
Jeff Richards - Speedco

Medical Assisting
Gbenga Asedeko – El Paso Pulmonary
Mike Enciso – Planned Parenthood

Health Information Technology
Norma Oaxaca – Imaging El Paso
Kitty Rayas – El Paso Foot Care

Microcomputer Technology
Brian Westerdale – General Dynamics
Will Perez/Jose Rosado – Honeywell

Underwater Welders Needed! Ocean Corp to Attend Upcoming Job Fair

Nathaniel Pepper is a March 2006 graduate of Western Technical College with high aspirations. Nathaniel not only attended and completed the Welding Program at WTC, but went on to study at Ocean Corp. in Houston, Texas to become an underwater welder.

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Refrigeration/HVAC Technology Holds Product Line Seminar

On August 8th, Mr. Gary Brown, from The Nu-Calgon Company, presented a three hour seminar to the morning and afternoon Refrigeration & HVAC Technology Students. Nu-Calgon markets and distributes a complete line of specialty chemical products for the air conditioning and refrigeration aftermarket as well as the plumbing, heating and food service/restaurant supply markets. Mr. Brown gave a very informative lecture that was appreciated by both staff and students.

Welding Students Tour New School Site

About 35 welding students recently participated in an Industry Tour, by visiting the new Northwest Middle School construction site. Through Industry Tours, students get the experience of seeing the reality of an actual job situation and to see their training being used in different areas. While on the tour, two Western Technical College graduates, Armando Hardemon and Marco Zamora, were identified working at the Vistacon and Alamo Construction site. What a great testimony that WTC graduates are working in their fields of study!

Medical Assisting (MA) Participates in Mass Casualty Training

On June 23, students from the MA Program volunteered as casualties in the bi-national Trauma Management (first responder) mass casualty exercise. The exercise was conducted by the US Customs & Border Patrol and Joint Taskforce North and held at the Santa Teresa, Border Patrol Station. The training focuses on learning and the practice of lifesaving skills in a bi-national working environment giving the students the knowledge of interacting in an emergency real life situation.

Grads Working In the Field

Check out a list of Western Tech graduates who are employed because of their skills and knowledge.

View Working Grads