Welcome to Area 31 Career Programs! We hope your year has gotten off to a good start. It takes a while for all of us to get the school year going. It takes time to get to know the teachers, expectations, and what your program is all about.
Here are some suggestions that might help:
- Be patient! A number one priority it many programs is SAFETY. It takes a while to help all students understand what safety means in a program. How to use a circular saw, a lawn mower, and hydraulic lift can be dangerous things. We must make sure everyone knows the safety precautions.
- Treat your classes like a job! When you leave our programs, you will have skills that will translate into money immediately if the positions are avialable. Your instructors are experts in their fields. Your pay may not be this week, this year, but will be yours eventually.
- Finally, since this is your job for two or three hours a day, be professional every day. Come to class on time, come prepared, and be ready to WORK!
Remember these tips and you will have a successful career at Area 31 Career Programs. We are glad that you have chosen to be a part of our programs. Thank you for coming every day and doing your best!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Off to Nationals!
Seven Area 31 Career Center students and their advisors are headed to Kansas City on Monday to compete in the National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Convention and Competition. They leave on Monday, June 22 and will be competing, learning, and networking with students, advisors, post-secondary school representatives, and employers. Live coverage of the opening and closing ceremonies are available on the links located on this page. We celebrate the successes of these students and what they have achieved:
Andrew Patrick - Computer Technology
Patrick Park - Community Service
Jacob Turner - Community Service
Melissa Spurrier - Community Service
Alyssa Spratt - Crime Scene Investigation
Cesar Marmolejo - Crime Scene Investigation
Kathryn Myers - Crime Scene Investigation
Mr. Dick Hettenvan - Computer Technology Advisor
Mr. Mark Gullion - Law Enforcement Advisor
Mrs. Debbie Montgomery - Advisor
Check back and the results will be posted here.
Andrew Patrick - Computer Technology
Patrick Park - Community Service
Jacob Turner - Community Service
Melissa Spurrier - Community Service
Alyssa Spratt - Crime Scene Investigation
Cesar Marmolejo - Crime Scene Investigation
Kathryn Myers - Crime Scene Investigation
Mr. Dick Hettenvan - Computer Technology Advisor
Mr. Mark Gullion - Law Enforcement Advisor
Mrs. Debbie Montgomery - Advisor
Check back and the results will be posted here.
Welcome to a New School Year!
Welcome to Area 31 Career Programs! We hope your year has gotten off to a good start. It takes a while for all of us to get the school year going. It takes time to get to know the teachers, expectations, and what your program is all about.
Here are some suggestions that might help:
- Be patient! A number one priority it many programs is SAFETY. It takes a while to help all students understand what safety means in a program. How to use a circular saw, a lawn mower, and hydraulic lift can be dangerous things. We must make sure everyone knows the safety precautions.
- Treat your classes like a job! When you leave our programs, you will have skills that will translate into money immediately if the positions are avialable. Your instructors are experts in their fields. Your pay may not be this week, this year, but will be yours eventually.
- Finally, since this is your job for two or three hours a day, be professional every day. Come to class on time, come prepared, and be ready to WORK!
Remember these tips and you will have a successful career at Area 31 Career Programs. We are glad that you have chosen to be a part of our programs. Thank you for coming every day and doing your best!
Here are some suggestions that might help:
- Be patient! A number one priority it many programs is SAFETY. It takes a while to help all students understand what safety means in a program. How to use a circular saw, a lawn mower, and hydraulic lift can be dangerous things. We must make sure everyone knows the safety precautions.
- Treat your classes like a job! When you leave our programs, you will have skills that will translate into money immediately if the positions are avialable. Your instructors are experts in their fields. Your pay may not be this week, this year, but will be yours eventually.
- Finally, since this is your job for two or three hours a day, be professional every day. Come to class on time, come prepared, and be ready to WORK!
Remember these tips and you will have a successful career at Area 31 Career Programs. We are glad that you have chosen to be a part of our programs. Thank you for coming every day and doing your best!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Welcome to Area 31 Career Programs!
Welcome to a place full of opportunities. This is the beginning of a new adventure that will change your life. Understand that your teachers are experts in their fields. They know what it takes to be successful in whatever field you are studying whether it is law enforcement, medical assisting, printing, or building trades. They love their content! More importantly, they have each chosen to be here as part of this career center to make a difference in the lives of young adults. Each one is here to help you find a trade, a skill, a career. We have high expectations for what you can accomplish during your short time with us. The possibilities are endless.
Area 31 Career Programs welcomes you. Be ready for an experience that will change your life.
Area 31 Career Programs welcomes you. Be ready for an experience that will change your life.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Almost Over!
It hardly seems possible, but our week of competing, networking, and learning is almost over. From the Opening Ceremony to tonight's World's of Fun, the trip has been amazing. We had a great flight in to KC. We settled in on Monday and met others from Indiana at a dinner and celebration. Tuesday began orientation meetings where each competitor received additional instructions and advice regarding their competitions. Well organized and professional, the competitors were celebrated as true champions for making it to this level of competition.
On Tuesday evening we were a part of a record breaking Opening Ceremony as all advisors, competitors, and SkillsUSA staff member sat in Kemper Arena to kick off the 45th National Leadership and Skills Conference. With exciting lighting effects, energetic music, and a variety of guest speakers, over 11,000 Skills members cheered on the successes of the past and prospects of the future. Lowes donated 1.5 million to SkillsUSA while guest speakers including Jimmy Johnson promoted the works and value of the organization. It was hard to go away without being left impressed.
Wednesday morning the Community Service team of Jacob Turner (HVAC), Patrick Park (HVAC), and Melissa Spurrier (Law Enforcement), competed and did a fabulous job of sharing their cemetary restoration project with the judges. They were cool, calm, and collected in their presentation, clearly making a connection as the judges laughed and praised their work. Also on Wednesday, our Computer Repair competitor, Andrew Patrick, participated in an excrusiating 8 plus hour session. Wednesday ended with a party for the students downtown.
On Thursday the Crime Scene Investigation team of Alyssa Spratt, Cesar Marmolejo, and Katie Myers sat and waited for almost three hours before they worked a crime scene gathering evidence and then processing the findings complete with a report. Onlookers had to be impressed with their intensity and focus. Their advisor, Mr. Gullion, was on pins and needles watching, but couldn't have been more proud of his students and their performance. Also, Andrew had three more hours of competing today passing both parts of the the A+ certification test. Despite A.J.'s premiere acting, Mr. Hettenvan knew that A.J. was pulling his leg when he claimed that he failed by 9 or so points.
Today is almost over. The students and Mr. Hettenvan all went to the World's of Fun amusement park. Smaller than King's Island, it is certain that they will have a great evening now that all of their competing is over and they can relax.
Just a quick note of thanks to several friends of our SkillsUSA team:
On Tuesday evening we were a part of a record breaking Opening Ceremony as all advisors, competitors, and SkillsUSA staff member sat in Kemper Arena to kick off the 45th National Leadership and Skills Conference. With exciting lighting effects, energetic music, and a variety of guest speakers, over 11,000 Skills members cheered on the successes of the past and prospects of the future. Lowes donated 1.5 million to SkillsUSA while guest speakers including Jimmy Johnson promoted the works and value of the organization. It was hard to go away without being left impressed.
Wednesday morning the Community Service team of Jacob Turner (HVAC), Patrick Park (HVAC), and Melissa Spurrier (Law Enforcement), competed and did a fabulous job of sharing their cemetary restoration project with the judges. They were cool, calm, and collected in their presentation, clearly making a connection as the judges laughed and praised their work. Also on Wednesday, our Computer Repair competitor, Andrew Patrick, participated in an excrusiating 8 plus hour session. Wednesday ended with a party for the students downtown.
On Thursday the Crime Scene Investigation team of Alyssa Spratt, Cesar Marmolejo, and Katie Myers sat and waited for almost three hours before they worked a crime scene gathering evidence and then processing the findings complete with a report. Onlookers had to be impressed with their intensity and focus. Their advisor, Mr. Gullion, was on pins and needles watching, but couldn't have been more proud of his students and their performance. Also, Andrew had three more hours of competing today passing both parts of the the A+ certification test. Despite A.J.'s premiere acting, Mr. Hettenvan knew that A.J. was pulling his leg when he claimed that he failed by 9 or so points.
Today is almost over. The students and Mr. Hettenvan all went to the World's of Fun amusement park. Smaller than King's Island, it is certain that they will have a great evening now that all of their competing is over and they can relax.
Just a quick note of thanks to several friends of our SkillsUSA team:
- Wayne Township School Board for allowing us to take this trip
- Mr. Ron Hoke and Ms. Lizzy Perez for supporting and helping to financially back this trip
- Mr. Roger Park for transporting our projector to Kansas City
- Mr. Hettenvan and Mr. Gullion for coming to KC to be a part of this event
- All the parents of our competitors for allowing your student to be a part of this tremendous opportunity; thank you for sharing your child with us!
- All of the student competitors for being such impressive role models and giving up part of their summer to be here
As a personal note, we really have had a great trip. These students have made this very enjoyable, and they have made all three of the advisor very proud. They have proudly represented BDHS, Area 31 Career Center, and their home school. :-)
We will post the results tomorrow when we find out. It will be late. We will be leaving KC around 8:00 on Saturday. Check the Southwest website to check our exact arrival time.
Debbie Montgomery
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Greetings and Information for National SkillsUSA Convention and Competition
Congratulations to you and your team for being a part of our 2009 Area 31 Career Center SkillsUSA team which will compete the week of June 22 – June 26 at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Convention in Kansas City. I am sure that you have questions and concerns regarding this upcoming trip; therefore, information is included with this letter: flight information, hotel accommodations, and contact numbers. If you still have additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Career Center office directly at 317-243-5524.
Students will enjoy a wide variety of activities during this week long convention and competition. Students should bring casual attire for those times when they are not competing, remembering that they are representing Area 31 Career Center and the state of Indiana. In addition, your student will need to bring the following clothing items to be worn during competition and awards events. We will provide any SkillsUSA apparel that is needed for the competition.
· Black dress pants/slacks or skirt
· Black shoes and socks or hose
· White, collared dress shirt
· Black tie for men
Your student will be responsible for purchasing all meals during the five + days with the exception of two dinners: Monday night, June 22 and Friday night, June 26. These two meals are included in the registration fees. Please send enough money with your student to eat healthy meals and snacks as needed. There will also be opportunities for your student to purchase souvenirs and SkillsUSA clothing at the convention.
Additional SkillsUSA information can be found at their website. You can track the competition results through that website: http://www.skillsusa.org/events/nlsc09.shtm , as well as other important information. Also, we will be sharing our activities through Twitter, an online social network program that keeps “friends” updated on what you are doing. If you become a follower, you will receive updates automatically. We will be doing a lot! As we experience, compete, and win, we will keep you updated. Access this at http://twitter.com/Area31CC .
Finally, if you have additional questions and concerns, please email or call the Area 31 Career Center office. Sending your student off to another state is sometimes a stressful ordeal. We hope to ease your mind and help you feel confident that he or she is in good hands learning and having a great experience.
Students will enjoy a wide variety of activities during this week long convention and competition. Students should bring casual attire for those times when they are not competing, remembering that they are representing Area 31 Career Center and the state of Indiana. In addition, your student will need to bring the following clothing items to be worn during competition and awards events. We will provide any SkillsUSA apparel that is needed for the competition.
· Black dress pants/slacks or skirt
· Black shoes and socks or hose
· White, collared dress shirt
· Black tie for men
Your student will be responsible for purchasing all meals during the five + days with the exception of two dinners: Monday night, June 22 and Friday night, June 26. These two meals are included in the registration fees. Please send enough money with your student to eat healthy meals and snacks as needed. There will also be opportunities for your student to purchase souvenirs and SkillsUSA clothing at the convention.
Additional SkillsUSA information can be found at their website. You can track the competition results through that website: http://www.skillsusa.org/events/nlsc09.shtm , as well as other important information. Also, we will be sharing our activities through Twitter, an online social network program that keeps “friends” updated on what you are doing. If you become a follower, you will receive updates automatically. We will be doing a lot! As we experience, compete, and win, we will keep you updated. Access this at http://twitter.com/Area31CC .
Finally, if you have additional questions and concerns, please email or call the Area 31 Career Center office. Sending your student off to another state is sometimes a stressful ordeal. We hope to ease your mind and help you feel confident that he or she is in good hands learning and having a great experience.