CUYAHOGA VALLEY CAREER CENTERWinter 2014-15

CVCC Mission: To Prepare Youth and Adults to Enter, Compete and Advance in an Ever-changing Work World

Women, on average, earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by men, according to the Oct. 24, 2014 report released by the

U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics.

At CVCC, some female students are on track to help narrow this pay gap by studying traditionally male-dominated programs that yield higher paying salaries. However, the salary projections are not mainly what attracted CVCC’s ladies in male-dominated programs to their studies. It was raw desire plain and simple. The projected salaries are an added bonus.

Senior Mekenzie Franks of Brecksville-Broadview Heights has always enjoyed building things. Having taken some CAD classes, she has been in all-boy

classes since her freshman year. “I used to get made fun of, “ she says, “but I never listened to others. Besides, the boys are like my brothers.”

Sarah Gaither, a North Royalton senior, enjoyed extracurricular interests in design and photography, but when she researched both career fields, she found networking to be more challeng-ing, thus more exciting. Besides, a reliable network needs a

good design. Initially, Sarah was overwhelmed by the chal-lenges she faced as a first-year networking student. “But once I overcame it, it felt good. I enjoy working with routers and switches and designing the network. It’s really kind of fun,” Sarah says.

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Robotics Lab/RAMTEC Projectto Break Ground in March

The state-of-the-art robotics lab addition is set to break ground in March. The new 3,200- square-foot lab is courtesy of a $1.5 million grant, which will enable robotics training and certifying individuals in the operation of robotic controls, and a $700,000 Board-approved expenditure for facility construction. The grant comes out of a partnership with RAMTEC (Ro-botics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative).

Supt. Dr. Celena Roebuck said the expansion will benefit both high school and adult education students, plus serve as a training center for the area’s machining and robotics industries.

“This facility is a phenomenal investment in the area’s workforce,” said Dr. Roebuck, “Plus, it will allow multiple courses to run concurrently, thereby increasing both the capacity for train-ing and responsiveness to the needs of industry and our students. It will also attract younger students to manufacturing careers.”

COMING EVENTSu Student & Parent Information Night Dec. 4, 7 to 9 p.m.

u Get HELP filling out FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Dec. 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

u Job Seekers: Behavioral Interviews Jan. 24, 9 to 11 a.m.

Register for theseUpcoming Adult Ed

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u Discounts and FREE Things for Senior Citizens

u How to Make Money By Selling Nothing

u Beginning Ballet

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Volume 9, Issue 2

CVCC: YOUR COLLEGE & CAREER

CONNECTION!

Lower left: Sarah Gaither, a senior Computer Networking Academy student from North Royalton, and, (top, right), senior MeKenzie Franks of Brecksville-Broadview Heights, who studies Engineer-ing Technology.

Girls Shrug Off Male-dominatedCareer Fields, Focus on Own Ambitions

If you have experienced sudden job loss and need to find a new

profession without spending lots of money and years of study, enroll in these programs for in-demand careers − programs that can take a few weeks to a few months until you are eligible to test for licensing and/or certification.

Here is what we offer at CVCC:

u Practical Nursing Information Night Monday, Jan. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m.

u HVAC Installation - Class meets Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon for 12 weeks, starting Jan. 24. For information, call 440.746.8325. u Emergency Medical Techni-cian (EMT) - program starts Jan. 26. Class times are Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m.

through May 21. For more informa-tion, call 440.746.8125.

u State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) - An in-demand career field. Infor-mation Night Feb. 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. Classes start April 14 through May 21 and take place Tuesdays, Thurs-days and some Saturdays. Manda-tory pre-enrollment interview. Application deadline March 17. For more information, call 440.746.8205.

u Info Nights for Graphic Design & Web Design l Graphic Design for Print & Web March 16, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., (class starts March 23). l Web Design & Animation March 24, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., (class starts March 31).

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Timeline To Career TransformationAdults: You can Be Ready for a New Career in Only a Few Months

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ADULT EDUCATION/CVCC

The Cuyahoga Valley Career Center affirms that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, military status, ancestry, religion, age, genetic information and/or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity conducted under its auspices. This shall extend to employees therein and to admission thereto. Inquiries concerning the application of this policy may be referred to the Superintendent or designated coordinator. This policy shall prevail in all Board policies concerning school employees and students. The Board of Education has designated an administrator to carry out these policy statements and shall be responsible for compliance within these designated areas. Complaints, questions or requests for information regarding Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (gender), Section 504 (disability) should be directed to: Mr. Paul Smith, Title VI Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator.

Visit our website, www.cvccworks.edu, and click on the gold box:“E-Newsletter & Alerts” to receive the catalyst in your in-box.

Marcella Grande, Editor and Layout ArtistCuyahoga Valley Career Center

Board of Education

Heidi Dolezal, President, North RoyaltonKathleen Mack, Brecksville-Broadview HeightsFrank Mahnic Jr., Cuyahoga HeightsChris Kitson, Garfield HeightsLynne Laski, IndependenceJim Virost, Nordonia HillsClaudia Hower, RevereMark Curtis, TwinsburgSteve Shebeck, Twinsburg

AdministrationCelena Roebuck, Ed.D.Superintendent

Paul SmithTreasurer/Business Manager

Serving the School Districts of:Brecksville-Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga Heights, Garfield Heights, Independence, Nordonia Hills,North Royalton, Revere and Twinsburg

Liz Walton, Director/Adult Education

For information on all Adult Education programs, call 440.746.8230, or visit the Adult Education page of www.cvccworks.edu.

Take a Brake: Learn How to Replace, Repair Your Own BrakesInstructor Charles Russo will teach you how to do your own brake job. The course covers the complete hydraulic system, disc brakes, drum brakes and the operation of the compo-nents in both theory and hands-on practice. Class meets Wednesdays Jan. 7 through Feb. 11 from 6 to 10 p.m. To register, visit: http://tinyurl.com/CVCC-RepairBrakes.

Machine Technology Courses Start Monthly CNC, Lathe, Milling and Grinding courses begin the first Tuesday of each month, meeting Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. To determine placement in the program, contact program coordinator Richard Haines at rhaines@cvccworks.edu or 440.746.8325.

u Pharmacy Technician - Classes start in September. This program prepares students to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). Some Saturdays required. A pre-assessment test is required. College credit can be earned from this program. Information Night Monday, July 20.

u Dental Assisting - Classes start in September, In-formation Night Monday, July 27. A pre-entrance test

is required. More information will be available in the March catalyst newsletter. You can register for these classes at: http://cuyahogavalley.augusoft.net.u Phlebotomy Information Night Feb. 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. (mandatory for those intending to take the Phle-botomy Fundamentals course). Class runs April 14 through June 18, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Two online courses are prerequisites: Human

Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology. For information, call 440.746.8205.

The Practical Nursing, Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Tech and EMT programs require passage of a three-hour pre-entrance test (WorkKeys) prior to registra-tion. The next test dates are Jan. 13, 9:30 a.m.; Feb. 10, 1 p.m.; March 24, 9:30 a.m.; and March 25, 1 p.m. To register, email lbuck@cvccworks.edu.

CVCC is an authorized Certiport Testing Center. Test for your certification for Adobe Certified Associate, Autodesk Certified User, Microsoft Office 2010 Specialist and Expert, and Internet Core Computing Certification (IC3). For details about fees and exam sched-ules, contact Ken Hudiak at 440.746.8210 orkhudiak@cvccworks.edu. Do not purchase a voucher from Certiport; a voucher will be provided to you by CVCC.

Test for YourCertifications at CVCC D eep Conditioning Special Offered through D ec. 18

Through, Dec. 18, get a free deep conditioning treatment (a $5 value) when you purchase a shampoo and styling service from the evening Cosmetology Salon at CVCC. Staffed by Adult Education students, services are super-vised by class instructor Sherri Vilagi. Salon Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 440.746.8145 to schedule your ap-pointment. For more details, visit: www.cvccworks.edu/Cosmetology.aspx.

Dry winter weather can wreak havoc on your hair. Pampering your hair with a dose of deep conditioning could be just the remedy you need for manageable, shiny hair. With the holidays fast approaching, let the CVCC students give your hair some TLC so you can look stunning.

Accreditation for Adult Ed Programs GrantedThe Commission of the Council on Occupational Education accredited the Adult Education department of Cuyahoga Valley Career Center for six years (through 2020), according to Adult Education Director Liz Walton. The evaluation pro-cess included an extensive self-study by the institution and an intensive review by a visiting team of professional educators who evaluated CVCC’s Adult Education programs. CVCC began its self-study in July 2013 and underwent a team visit in March 2014. The Council on Occupational Education, based in Atlanta, offers quality assurance services to post-secondary technical education providers across the nation.

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Both Mekenzie and Sarah have been heartily encouraged by their parents and family, and both have clear-cut ideas for future career paths.

MeKenzie: “I’ve been thinking about getting a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering since eighth grade, with a minor in robotic engineering,” she explains, adding that electrical engi-neering is another preference. She is consid-ering attending The University of Akron. This year, Mekenzie is the vice president of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Robotics Club.

Sarah: “My dream is studying computer sci-ence and engineering with a minor in entre-preneurship or Spanish,” she says, adding that she’s already taken French.

Seniors in Computer Networking Academy can pursue early placement (job experience on school time), but Sarah may choose instead to focus on acquiring certifications offered by the program taught by instructor Tim Moore. These include CISCO/CCENT/CCNA Certifica-tion and Comptia A+ Certification.

Fellow senior Destiny Rivera, an Auto Ser-vice Technology student, appears to be in her natural element as she monitors vehicle computer systems and checks battery power. Outside of class, she is applying her technical skills to the maintenance of her own car, a Chevy Cavalier, with the help of her stepfather, who also has a background in vehicle mechanics. Destiny also has high goals for her future.

“I would like to have my own repair shop some day,” she says.

Nordonia Hills junior Kristine Wallish chose to study Machine Technology, due in part to her father’s influence. “I was going to join the

military when my friends joined, but I chose instead to follow in my dad’s footsteps (machin-ing), mak-ing my dad proud,” she says. “I love what I’m doing, operating the lathe, mill and other equipment.”

Her Machine Technology classmate, Chey-enne Nicholson of Garfield Heights, said she took Machine Technology, taught by Richard Parrott, because she, too, was influenced by her father. “I knew right away that I wanted to study machining. My dad did it, and it makes good money,” she indicated matter-of-factly.

Dr. Celena Roebuck, CVCC superintendent, is proud of the female students for following their true desires, however nontraditional.

“Girls who are drawn to our Computer Net-working, Auto Service Technology, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Programs, for example, will always find a place in their chosen career paths and are paving the way for other girls who will come after them. These girls will develop skills in a nontradi-tional career path and will find their train-ing at CVCC to prepare them for leadership roles in their future work and study.

Dr. Roebuck adds, “Career and Technical Ed-ucation is not for the faint of heart. Girls who enroll in programs of this nature are follow-ing their passion and dreams. CVCC jump-starts them to that end through an advanced technology atmosphere and in a building filled with caring, well-trained professional staff members. There are no limitations to what women can do here at CVCC!

Photos left to right: Junior Cheyenne Nich-olson of Garfield Heights operates a lathe in Machine Technology. Senior Destiny Rivera and junior Kristine Wallish, both of Nordonia Hills, fine-tune their skills in Auto Service Technology and Machine Technology, re-spectively. Kristine is operating a mill.

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Join us in Partnership: A Win-Win for our Students and YOU!CVCC thanks the many businesses and companies that contribute to our students’ success. We recognize our supporters as our “partners,” featuring one of them each month on our website. These establish-ments support our career-technical programs and students by:

u Donating equipmentu Participating in job shadowing programsu Donating prizes for student achievementsu Hiring our studentsu “Mock” interviewing our studentsu Underwriting the costs of student achievement celebrations

u Serving on our advisory panelsu Judging student skills competitions

Evolutions Day Spa, Sagamore HillsCheri Motika, owner, has been a judge for

student skills competitions and is now an advi-sory member for the Cosmetology program. She has hired our students, includ-ing two 2014 Cos-

metology graduates. She regularly accepts Cosmetology students as interns. For more information on Evolutions Day Spa, visit: www.evolutionshairandbodyexperience.com.

Harbor Light Hospice, Highland Hts.One of the CVCC School of Nursing’s enrich-ment sites, we especially thank Harbor Light’s Fran Zielaskiewicz, the volunteer coordinator, who helps our nursing stu-dents learn how to give compassionate care to patients, family and friends. For more information about Harbor Light, visit: www.harborlighthospice.com.

Braces by White,Northfield Center and HudsonDr. John White, DDS, MSD, mentors our students with a chairside manner that is a model for the Dental Assisting students to emulate. He provides an atmosphere that is friendly and relaxing to patients. For more information about Braces by White, visit www.bracesbywhite.com.

jdannemiller@cvccworks.edu440.746.8320

Thinking about attending CVCC?Check us out Dec. 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. during Student & Parent info Night. Talk to our instructors, tour our facility. Snow Day Dec. 11. For more details, visit www.cvccworks.edu.

‘‘“Career and Technical Education is not for the faint of heart. Girls who enroll in programs of this nature are following their passion and their dreams. CVCC jump-starts them to that end through an advanced technology atmosphere and in a building filled with caring, well-trained professional staff members. There are no limitations to what women can do here at CVCC!”

- Dr. Celena Roebuck, CVCC Superintendent

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Left: Dylan League, a 2013 CVCC graduate from North Royalton, is grinding a two-degree taper on a core pin at his job as a tool making apprentice at Laszeray Technology in North Royalton.

With the ink not yet dry on his high school diploma, Dylan League of North Royalton had a job at the ready in June of 2013 upon graduating from CVCC’s Machine Technology program. He walked right into a position with Laszeray

Technology of North Royalton, thanks to Dylan’s positive student performance and the assistance of his instructor, Rich-ard Parrott, who set up the interview with the company.

Dylan is a tool making apprentice. As such, he operates mills, lathes and grinders to create components of plastic molds and airfoil dies which are patterns for castings for jet engine blades. Laszeray is a leading provider for prototyping cus-tom tooling and plastic injection molding needs.

Says Dylan’s supervisor, Joe Pavlescak, “Dylan is more talented than even Dylan understands. He absorbs informa-tion like a sponge and is at least a year ahead of where I had expected him to be at this time. He has excellent mechani-cal and mathematical skills. If you had more Dylans, I’d take them all,” Pavlescak adds.

According to Pavlescak, Dylan’s next step would be tobecome a Journey person Toolmaker. From there, he could broaden his horizons and become a CNC programmer.

“The best CNC programmers in the world used to be toolmakers,” adds Pavlescak.

ALUMNI CORNER: CVCC 2013 Grad Lands Position at Laszeray

Don’t Let Winter Get the Best of You: Call 440.746.8230 Combat the Cold with Wellness and Leisure Classes

Belly Dance Fusion Work out using easy-to-follow dance routines including Bollywood,

Hip Hop and Latin dance. Improve your balance, strength, rhythm

and flexibility while sculpting your body and burning calories. Wear workout clothes and lightweight ten-nis or dance shoes. Class meets Wednesdays, Jan. 14 through Feb. 18, 7:15 to 8 p.m.

Meditation for Self Investment - Steady your mind and body, release tensions and thoughts of the day for a restful night’s sleep. Tuesdays, Jan. 20 through Feb. 3, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Follow up this class with Meditation 102, coming in April, to deepen personal practice.

Pilates Rhythm and Flow - This unique form of exercise uses the traditional method of mat Pilates with incorporation of dance movements. Exercise routines

are choreographed to dance music to improve strength, balance and co-ordination while toning and defining the body. Class meets Wednesdays, Jan. 14 to Feb. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. Class repeats March 4 through April 8.

Pilates for Every Body helps build core strength, enhance athletic condi-tioning, prevents back pain and reduces stress, three-pound (or lighter)

hand weights welcome. Class meets Mondays, Jan. 26 through March 9.

Yoga:The Whole Body and Mind Increase awareness of the whole body and mind. Align the body physically with conscious breathing and bring greater aware-ness to your life experience. Asana (yoga postures), breathing prac-tices, relaxation and meditation methods. Class meets Tuesdays, Jan. 20 through Feb. 24 from 5:45 to 7 p.m.

Beginning Jazz & Ballet Class - Learn to dance like your favorite stars from Broadway and the silver screen. Start with simple ballet barre exercises and tone your lower body and core. Move on to fun and simple jazz com-binations. Class meets Thursdays, Feb. 5 through March 12, 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.

Register for these classes at:http://cuyahogavalley.augusoft.net.

The Valley Inna student operated re staurant invites you to Buy-One-Get-One Lunch

FREE not to exceed $10 in value

Click here for the menu.Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. excluding holiday

breaks and special eventsFor reservations, call 440.746.8293.

Expires: Friday, March 27, 2015 Account Code: 001-2415-560-8013-360

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12/4 Student and Parent Information Night - for sophomore or juniors who are considering attending CVCC in 2015-16 and their parents. Become acquainted with CVCC’s high school programs. Meet the instructors. Snow DayDec. 11.

12/10 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Get FREE help filling out the online form. Register at:http://tinyurl.com/CVCC-FAFSA2014. *

High School Holiday BreakDec. 22, 2014 _ Jan. 4, 2015

1/12/15 Nursing Information Night (Adult Education), Jan. 12, 6 to 7 p.m. Learn about the full-time 10-month and part-time 21-month program. Both start Fall 2015.

1/24/15 Job Seekers: Behavioral Interviews/Mock Interviews 9 to 11 a.m. Free presenta-tion. Get the latest tips on: How to best prepare for Behavioral Interview questions. Practice your responses and get feedback during a Mock Interview. Click here to register. *

1/31/15 Coding for Girls ages 11 to 14, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Students will dive into HTML, CSS and other code languages to build their own projects. Coding is how websites, software and mobile apps get built. Cost: $40, includes lunch. Workshop cosponsored

by HER Ideas in Motion and CVCC. Click here to register. *

2/7/15 STEM Career Showcase for ALL stu-dents grades 7-12 and their parents, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free presentation. Discover what STEM careers interest you. Observe demon-strations sponsored by leading companies, participate in hands-on activities, talk to STEM professionals, meet college representatives and STEM college students.

2/9/15 Early Bird ($25 off) Summer Camp Registration starts - Camps are June 22-25 for students entering Grades 5-7 in Fall 2015; June 8-11 and June 15-18 for students enter-ing Grades 8-10 in Fall 2015. Deadline for Early Bird discount March 27. To register, starting Feb. 9, click here. For more information, email ncoleman@cvccworks.edu.

2/24/15 Wellness presentation: Exercise to Keep Your Heart Healthy, 1 to 2 p.m., presented by Scott Tremmel, physical therapist with Cleveland Clinic Sports Health. Register online by Feb. 17 at: http://tinyurl.com/CVCC-2-24-15 with your name and the number of people attending.

Ohio’s Wind Energy Competition (a KidWind Project) - For teams of students in grades 6-8. Register your team by Feb. 27 for the March

7 competition, taking place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at: http://challenge.kidwind.org.

3/7/15 Create a Short Film for Girls ages 11 to 14, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Students are introduced to the various stages of production from screenplays, acting, directing, camera techniques and video editing, using industry standard software. They will produce a profes-sional-looking short film as part of a film crew. Cost: $40, includes lunch. Workshop cospon-sored by HER Ideas in Motion and CVCC.Click here to register. *

3/19/15 Student Job Fair 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. - for students seeking summer, part-time and seasonal employment. Free event.

The Valley Inn Restaurant is open from: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, with the last seating at 12:30 p.m. Reserva

tions recommended; call 440.746.8293. Find coupon in this issue of catalyst.

Daytime Cosmetology Salon open Wednes-day, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., when high school is in session. Color service appointments must be at 11:45 a.m. High School students provide hair, nail and spa services under instructor supervi-sion. For an appointment, call 440.838.8954.

Evening Cosmetology Salon open Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. The salon offers manicures, pedicures and some hair services. Ask for the special of the month when scheduling your appoint-ment. Adult Education students provide services under instructor supervision. For an appointment, call 440.746.8145.

CUYAHOGA VALLEY CAREER CENTER: “Your College & Career Connection”

Host Your Conferences at CVCCCuyahoga Valley Career Center is a perfect location for business and conference meetings, offering conference rooms, an expo area, catering and FREE parking. At our convenient location, equipment and technology are available whether the event is for 7 people or 700. Contact Kathy Grubb at 440.746.8269 or kgrubb@cvccworks.edu. For more information on fees, visit our website (see “Community Services”).

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