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Patti Oliver speaks with Young Scholars at CVTC

CVTC's Patti Oliver gives students in the Young Scholars program a tour of the Health Building.

Dr. Craig McDaniel addresses Young Scholars

CVTC President Dr. Craig McDaniel speaks to students attending the Young Scholars program.

Manufacturing Camp Welding

CVTC Manufacturing Camp participants learn about the college’s welding program.

Manufacturing Camp Robots

Students practice using the robot in CVTC’s Automated Manufacturing program.

 

 



Area Youth Get a “Hands On” look at Coosa Valley Technical College

This week, Coosa Valley Technical College is bustling with area youth learning about their career options as the college hosts the Young Scholars program and Manufacturing Camp.

As a part of the Young Scholars program 60 Rome City Schools rising eighth-graders will spend the week at CVTC participating in various programs offered at the college.

“Our faculty has a lot of great labs planned for the students this week,” stated Frank Pharr, CVTC Dean of Academic Affairs for Health Technologies. “Thanks to a coordinated effort by the Deans of Academic Affairs at CVTC, the students will get to participate in demonstrations in our health programs, business programs, and our criminal justice technology program.

Topics covered in the business labs include installing and maintaining personal computers and components, creating spreadsheets to maintain inflows and outflows of money, Microsoft Office OneNote software, animation software, and presentation software. Health topics include neuromuscular therapy, emergency medical technology, respiratory care, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, radiologic technology, ultrasound, medical assisting, and nursing. In the criminal justice lab, students will see how law enforcement officers identify and search for trace and fiber evidence, as well as participate in a fingerprint demonstration.

“The faculty at CVTC is excited to present their programs to this group of students who were chosen for Young Scholars because of their academic achievement and their dedication to learning,” said Pharr.

“It’s becoming more important for students to start making decisions early about what they are going to do with their future and what they need to do to prepare for a career,” said Randy Phillips, Title I Director for Rome City Schools and Young Scholars Program Coordinator.

Another exciting part of the program will happen on Friday, June 13, when a Raven Helicopter, piloted by Andrew Mallis, will land at Coosa Valley Technical College at approximately 8:15 a.m. The helicopter will be on display for the students. Phil “Sonny” Cataldo of Tiger Flight will accompany Mallis and will be speaking to the students on becoming the “pilot in command of your own life.”

Also on Friday, Jon Byrd, CVTC’s Aviation Maintenance Program Director, will talk to attendees about the college’s new aviation maintenance programs.

CVTC is also holding their 2nd annual Manufacturing Camp this week. The camp, made possible by a $2500 grant by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Foundation and the Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Foundation, offers young people ages 12 to 16 hands on experiences that introduce them to careers in manufacturing and engineering.

Thirty campers attending CVTC’s Manufacturing Camp will participate in program areas including automated manufacturing, drafting, machine tool, and welding. Attendees will also tour F&P Georgia Manufacturing Inc., Pirelli Tire North America, and Suzuki Manufacturing-America.

“These camps are important because not all kids have an idea about what they want to do in the future and they are not aware of the opportunities that a technical education can provide them,” commented Tom Sills, CVTC Grants Coordinator.

Sills added that the camp was a group effort. “We have been blessed with a lot of cooperation from the community. The Boys and Girls club is providing lunches and transportation and local businesses are donating refreshments and snacks.”