Lorain County JVS Announcements

Lorain County JVS Announcements http://www.lcjvs.com Lorain County JVS Announcements en-us Copyright 2012, Lorain County JVS Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:46:30 GMT Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:46:30 GMT webmaster@lcjvs.com (Lorain County JVS) webmaster@lcjvs.com (Lorain County JVS) Lorain County JVS Announcements http://www.lcjvs.com/images/logo-jvs-sm.gif http://www.lcjvs.com 144 115 Lorain County JVS JVS Announces 2nd Quarter Honor Roll The Lorain County JVS is pleased to announce the 2nd Nine Weeks Honor Roll for the Lorain County JVS. The LCJVS Honor Roll recognizes students who have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher for this term. Amherst Albrecht, Jeffrey; Anderson, Ian; Bloom, John; Buchanan, Jesse; Bullard, James; Butler, Jessica; Conrady, Andrew; Crlenjak, Samuel; Garn, Ariel; Gleason, Catherine; Higginbotham, Tyler; Jenkins, Chelsie; Jimenez, Deja; Kardos, Arielle; Kayle, Chelsea; McDonald, Dustin; Morrow, Ariel; Nelson, Brian; Ramos, Joshua; Richards, Gabrielle; Richards, Michael; Robinson, Michael; Roseberry, Lindsay; Salisbury, Steven; Smith, Kalob; Strauser, Alyssa; Tipper, Kyle; Valka, Ryan; Waterbury, Bradley Avon Bissett, Hannah; Bring, Ashley; DiFilippo, Daniel; Goodman, Marisa; Leighty, Zachary; Schuster, Moira; Tesmer, George; VanHouten, Adrienne Avon Lake Dieterich, Molly; Galant, Andrew; McMullen, Nicholas; Schillinger, Corey; Williams, Mykeylia Brookside Brenneman, Nicholas; Danchisen, Christopher; Duke, Janie; Eckenrode, Ashlie; Lewis, Dante'; Linton, Sebastian; Palella, Vinceanna; Schaefer, Mark; Smith, Brenden; Vorell, Rachel; Vroman, Amber; Webb, Samantha; Welther, Shelby; Yannucci, Nicholas Clearview Bennett, Jack; Brogdon, Timber; Buri, Lisa; Cooper, Adam; Cusumano, Jordan; Flecha, Jocelyn; Goble, Donetta; Grimm, Tiffany; Husar, Joshuah; Jones, Tamecia; O'Connor, Caitlin; O'Connor, Nathan; Rodriguez, Mario; Taylor, Brandy; Turney, Lauren; Vazquez, Selena; Watring, Trevor Columbia Arendash, Ashley; Bigler, Phillip; Janis, Melissa; Lehane, Christina; Pesta, Daniel; Pratt, Kyle; Rindfleisch, Tyler; Talarczyk, Katelyn; Wake, William; Wall, Zachary; Walsh, John; Walsh, Matthew; Wolanin, Dorothy Elyria Abram, Daijah; Adams, Morgan; Barnette, Jennifer; Bates, Daniel; Boone, Markia; Bracht, Ashley; Buckles, Julia; Burngasser, Trisha; Caldwell, Seth; Easterday, Brandon; Edwards, Rossana; Gall, Angelica; Gearhart, Harry; George, Felicia; Goers, Kevin; Hart, Taylor; Higgins, Samantha; Hill, Taylor; Munoz, Jeremiah; Overall, Kiana; Perkins, Andrew; Roig, Spenser; Siwierka, Steven; VanCooney, Brandon; Velez Ortiz, Elia; Weber, Jayla; Wilcox, Brian; Williams, Travonte' Firelands Bajcer, Steven; Chambers, Theodore; Clark, Maggie; Crandahl, Kaleigh; Daniels, Randy; Eicher, Codey; Fuhrman, Jenna; Golden, Matthew; Habeck, Jeffrey; Jackson, Zachary; Januzzi, Gina; Keets, Andrew; Koptis, Tyler; Kurtz, Kyle; Larson, Carl; Lenk, Ronald; Migra, Kevin; Monhollen, Garrett; Poling, Marissa; Rangel, Alexander; Rice, Mitchell; Roby, Paxton; Roig, Candice; Rutherford, Adam; Smith, Cory; Smyth, Lauren; Wray, Devin Keystone Asadamongkolpant, Katnaphat; Benko, Eli; Bevington, Nathaniel; Bires, Michael; Canfield, Kyle; Fleck, Lindsey; Fox, Bryan; Frames, John; Given, Eric; Hecock, Rebekah; Hinkle, Logan; Homza, Sage; Jarrett, Shannon; Jaworski, Tyler; Krems, Alex; Lottman, Mark; McGann, Daniel; Melnyk, Larissa; Minton, Cody; Nabors, Joshua; Pisanelli, Madeline; Pisanelli, Seth; Roldan, Jazmine; Spanos, Lisa; Stewart, Derek; Towne, Allison Midview Baumann, Samantha; Berlin, Steven; Canaday, Jennifer; Capell, Ryan; Dunckel, Randall; Edwards, Emily; Folts, Nickolas; Gladwin, Emily; Haught, Nicholas; Johnson, Tyler; Keller, Alexis; Kinley, Kevin; Koenig, Jared; Kriegmont, Jason; Krug, Jessica; McDonald, Matthew; Mitchell, Jenna; Pierce, Patrick; Richards, Danielle; Rios, Rachel; Scott, Rhianna; Setlock, Jeena; Silvers, Ranee; Squire, Tyler; Surman, Garrett; Taylor, Jacob; Volney, Ashley North Ridgeville Abend, Trevor; Barnes, Ashley; Feketik, Christopher; Fleming, Ian; Fountain, Jack; Gasper, Avery; Hart, Emily; Izzo, Theresa; James, John; Klenotic, Timothy; Mason, Christopher; Miller, Christian; Mochan, Dale; Murra, Joshua; Pavolka, Brandon; Smith, Jason; Spar, Stefanie; Timperio, Andrew; Vejby, Danielle Oberlin Bremke, Morgan; Hasbrook, Wyatt; Ladina, Alexander; Mickel, Stevanna; Moe, Kyle; Rednour, Cheyanne; Rednour, Shannon; Young, Monte' Wellington Allread, Jena; Brannan, Brianne; Bremke, Madison; Caldwell, Zachery; Charles, Kylee; Floyd, Sierra; Goebel, Zachariah; Hernandez, Arianna; Jacobs, Joseph; Miller, Alexandra; Osborne, Kyle; Rundle, Brandon; Savel, Michael; Schubert, Nicole; Suckow, Dylan; Trout, Victoria; Wheeler, Rheanna; Zacharias, Abigail High School http://www.lcjvs.com/news.php?id=692 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT Web & Graphic Design Graduate Sets the Stage for Exciting Career Andy Warhol said that everyone would be famous for fifteen minutes. If that is correct, then Briana Palacios' is planning for her moment in the spotlight. "I know I'm going to do something great," the 21-year old Lorain County JVS Web & Graphic Design Program graduate said. Palacios has been entertaining many ideas for her future, including plans for a career in television or broadcasting. "My dream is to walk the Red Carpet at the Academy Awards, interviewing movie stars and celebrities," she said, matter-of-factly. "I'd also like to create and host my own talk show geared toward showcasing positive role models for teenage girls." Palacios was a student at Amherst-Steele High School before embarking upon her studies at the JVS. "I've always been very artsy and learn better by 'doing,' as compared to sitting and listening to someone lecture," stated Palacios. "The JVS is a place where your education is very 'hands-on' and you get many opportunities to apply the skills you learn to the real world. There's no doubt these are some of the reasons I was such a strong student." "I like working with computers, and I was excited about integrating design technology with my own ideas," said Palacios, who enjoys working with Photoshop and film animation. "My JVS instructors said that there are no dumb questions, and believe me, I asked a lot of questions," Palacios said, laughing. "I was there to learn. I was always testing myself, pushing above and beyond my expectations." Palacios efforts paid dividends and included being invited to join the National Technical Honor Society where she was rewarded for her excellent grade point average, decision-making, career planning and community service. She was also involved in a leadership role with the Business Professionals of America (BPA), one of several very active career-technical student organizations at the JVS. Her outstanding academic achievement earned her the opportunity to participate in a cooperative work experience during her senior year. Palacios worked at Emerge Inc., a website development company in Elyria, from September through June. The co-op program allowed her to earn a paycheck and school credit while getting on-the-job training. "I wrote and edited news stories and posted updated information to the company's website," she said. "I also worked with the web designers, creating icons and other graphic elements for some of the projects they were working on." Palacios knows that her decision to attend the JVS was the best decision she could have made, but she admits that she took some flak from her classmates. "Some of them thought I was going to a school for drop-outs," she said. "Let's just say I'm an example of how wrong they were, and how wrong this perception of the JVS is," she continued. Palacios not only graduated at the top of her class, but completed her Associate Degree from LCCC in 2011 and is working full-time at Thogus Products in Avon Lake while studying for her Bachelor's Degree in Communications at Cleveland State University. Palacios considers her current job in accounts receivable at Thogus Products as "a foot in the door." She believes that her design background, combined with her current studies in communications and marketing at Cleveland State, will bode well for her future. "I know my employer is happy with my work ethic and skills," said Palacios, who was promoted to full-time after only two weeks of part-time work. "They were amazed at how fast I learned their system." "They told me to push myself to find my niche, and I'd find something that I'd enjoy doing everyday," she said. Stay tuned. High School http://www.lcjvs.com/news.php?id=686 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Importance of Career-Tech in Today's Economy During CTE Month, CTE programs and CTSOs across the country host a variety of events showcasing their programs and students' successes to their community, policymakers and business leaders. This year's theme is Careers Through Education, emphasizing that CTE creates career pathways and teaches vital employability skills that employers are seeking in a 21st-century workforce. As the American economy recovers, the role of CTE is critically important. In a recent report "Help Wanted: Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements through 2018" published by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, data show that the United States will need at least 4.7 million new workers with postsecondary certificates. Secondary and postsecondary CTE programs both provide a large portion of needed credentials and ensure the American workforce is prepared to fill the evolving needs of business and industry. Overall, the demand for workers with postsecondary education, including associates' degrees and postsecondary certificates that can be obtained through CTE, will jump from 59 percent of all jobs to 63 percent by 2018. Adult Career Center http://www.lcjvs.com/adult/announcements.php?id=238 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT Developing workforce key to Ohio's future And...another article about the importance of providing today's workforce with job skills...hey, isn't that what the Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center specializes in? This article was originally published on January 19, 2012 in the Akron Beacon Journal: As the economy continues its slow recovery, a chronic frustration festers. Many employers report difficulties finding skilled employees, despite high unemployment levels. The skills deficit was noted again in a recent report on Ohio by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. The Cleveland Fed found hiring slow in the manufacturing sector, adding that those firms that were hiring had difficulty recruiting professionals and highly skilled production workers. ... In setting priorities for the year, John Kasich rightly has reaffirmed a commitment to couple the state's educational system with workforce development. Fortunately, the governor can build on the work of his predecessor, Ted Strickland. One goal is to improve graduation rates at public-supported universities, increasing the state's attractiveness to high-tech, high-growth employers. Kasich also correctly sees the need to align the state's entire educational system with existing work opportunities. That means more industry partnerships with community colleges, a greater use of vocational and co-op programs and realigning training programs to operate more effectively. More than anything, the harsh recession has provided a brutal reminder of the long-term transformation of Ohio's economy. Meeting the challenge requires providing companies with the skilled workers they need, so all can prosper. Adult Career Center http://www.lcjvs.com/adult/announcements.php?id=237 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT Attention Employers! Find out how you can save up to $8000! Employers can save up to $8000 on new-hire training costs per employee. The Employment netWork, a Lorain county JVS Adult Career Center partner, is excited to announce the "You Hire, You Train, We Pay" an On-the-Job Training program which helps employers hire and train job seekers for long-term employment. Employers can be reimbursed for a maximum of six months or up to $8000 in training costs per eligible employee. On the Job Training (OJT) provides a method to jump start re-employment for dislocated workers experiencing prolonged unemployment by enabling employers to create training and job opportunities for these individuals. Employers participating in OJT projects will receive reimbursement to offset the extraordinary cost of training workers, and the decision to expand employment will boost the economy by creating opportunity. This is an opportunity for employers to cut their costs and reinvest the savings back into their businesses. Funding is being offered for a limited time and will expire on June 30, 2012. Employers are strongly encouraged to take action now to get in on this cost savings opportunity. The application process is easy and involves minimal paperwork for the employer. OJT results in higher worker retention rates and increased productivity. For more information on OJT's and other employer services available, please call The Employment netWork at 440-284-4228. The Employment netWork is a partnership of professional organizations with a focus on employment, training and supportive services dedicated to meeting the needs of the job seeker and the employer. Sponsored by the Lorain County Workforce Development Agency, a department of the Lorain County Board of Commissioners. Adult Career Center http://www.lcjvs.com/adult/announcements.php?id=236 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT FAFSA Completion Help Available OhioHigherEd.org Provides Tips for Filling Out the FAFSA As students apply to educational training centers and celebrate their acceptances, the University System of Ohio reminds them to fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The U.S. Department of Education has set up a process to help students pay for college, and it starts with filing the FAFSA. It is the process by which the U.S. Department of Education allocates billions of dollars in federal aid to students. FAFSA is the primary tool used to determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid as well as aid from many colleges and universities. Help completing the FAFSA is available. The University System of Ohio has posted a helpful video on its website, http://students.ohiohighered.org/paying/FAFSA that provides tips and advice for filling out and filing the FAFSA. The OhioHigherEd.org website also features a fact sheet about the FAFSA that answers potential questions. USA Today recently reported that about 28 percent of families with college-bound students did not submit a FAFSA in 2010. About half said they were not aware of the form or didn't think they would qualify. All college-bound students should take a few minutes and complete the process. Federal Financial Aid and many other types of financial aid are determined based on the information provided in the FAFSA. Please contact the Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center if you have questions about the FAFSA and registering for classes with us. 440.774.1051 ext. 2254 Adult Career Center http://www.lcjvs.com/adult/announcements.php?id=235 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT Too Few Ohioans Have Adequate Job Training, Employers Say Check out this article by Reginald Fields, originally published in The Plain Dealer on Sunday, January 15, 2012 COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. John Kasich spent the better part of his first year in office focused on job creation. But some of the success the Republican leader found on that front only highlighted a problem the state has yet to solve. As more skilled-labor jobs become available, employers complain that too few Ohioans are adequately trained to be hired. That has triggered an odd dilemma in a state with an 8.5 percent unemployment rate: open jobs, people searching for work and yet too few connections. "We have a mismatch. This is a huge problem," Kasich told The Plain Dealer last week. "We've got people who have jobs, and we've got people who they say don't have the skills to fit the jobs. So we're not matching them." As of Friday, the state says there are 72,341 open positions in Ohio, most in the private sector, which have gone unfilled as employers claim that the labor pool is too shallow and unqualified. Kasich said workforce training -- not his highly anticipated mid-cycle budget or his determination to break through underground shale in Eastern Ohio to unearth natural gas and oil -- will be his administration's biggest issue of 2012. To that end, the governor told The Plain Dealer he is scrapping the old, disjointed approach to training in Ohio and replacing it with a new system that will be run directly from his office using the state's community colleges as breeding grounds while demanding more cooperation from businesses. Andy Doehrel, president of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the state's largest business advocacy group, said even in this high-tech world the state still needs blue collar, manufacturing-skilled workers. "We are still a manufacturing state and those skilled trades that you can get from good programs in high school or two-year trade schools, there is a real need out there," Doehrel said. "Let's face it, that isn't as sexy to younger people today who have grown up with phones in their pockets and computers in their cars and on their desks." Still, Kasich said business is a major part of the problem. "What we're going to try to do is get businesses to forecast in the short term. Like, what do you need next year? What do you need in three years?" Kasich said. "A lot of businesses don't want to do that. They want to complain that they don't have workers but they don't want to tell you what they need." State officials said employers are quick to tell the state what type of workers they need for today but terrible about projecting forward. Forecasting is critical, Kasich's office said, so that students can be encouraged to seek certain career paths on the promise that jobs will be available at the completion of their training or education. "If a company knows that they will need engineers down the road then we can encourage that kind of commitment from students in high school, get them in the four-year schools, get them trained and have them ready to go to work when they graduate," said Kasich spokesman Rob Nichols. Doehrel understands the governor's point but said for small businesses, making hiring projections is far easier said than done. "When you think about it, who's creating most of the jobs right now?" Doehrel asked. "It's your smaller businesses. Who is least capable of giving you a projection in terms of three or five years out? Heck, small businesses are worried about three to five days out. "I might need something in five years but I am so focused on keeping the doors open the next three to five months that I'm not looking at that bigger picture," he said. The governor is quick to point out that the state is a big part of the problem, too. He aims to change that. Ohio has 77 job training programs spread across 13 state entities and no central strategic plan. "If you have 77 and 13 it means you have zero. That's how I add that up," Kasich said. "Nobody knows what anyone's doing." Funding is attached to many of the job-training programs used to entice businesses to hire workers or to train workers they hire. But it can be difficult to navigate the various programs or know what state door to knock on to use the training programs, said Doehrel. "We have such a shotgun approach. There's pockets of money scattered all over the place," Doehrel said. "The problem is you cut the thing up into a thousand pieces and you don't know how the thing goes back together." Kasich has created a new position and hired Richard Frederick as his assistant policy director for workforce training. It will be Frederick's job to eliminate some of those 77 programs, merge others and settle on a single cohesive training plan linking high school education to community colleges and four-year universities, to the business community. Without it, people who want to work will continue to struggle finding jobs. And businesses will struggle to maintain or grow without a qualified workforce to draw from. Kasich's office says Ohio had a net gain of 43,000 jobs in 2011, his first year in office. The type of jobs the administration thinks will be most in demand in Ohio over the next few years are engineers, computer scientists, machinists, long-distance truck drivers, diesel mechanics and welders. The goal is to funnel students who need four-year degrees into universities and send everyone else to the community colleges for specific skills training. "If we can solve this problem," Kasich said, "it would be huge." Adult Career Center http://www.lcjvs.com/adult/announcements.php?id=234 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT Factories, Construction Rebounding We thought you'd appreciate this article, which highlights the importance of Career-Technical Education in today's economy. Hey, isn't that what the Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center is all about? Factories, Construction Rebounding: Written by Thomas Gnau, Dayton Daily News U.S. manufacturers ended 2011 with their best month of growth since the late spring, and the struggling construction industry spent more on projects for the third time in four months. The data bolstered hopes that the economy is gaining momentum and helped Wall Street start 2012 with a bang. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose nearly 180 points on the day. Broader indexes also climbed. Factories hired more workers in December, saw the most growth in new orders since April and ramped up production. The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing managers, said its manufacturing index rose to 53.9 from 52.7 in November. Readings above 50 indicate expansion. Tom Maher, owner of the Dayton Manpower franchise, said the manufacturing sector has the best prospects for adding Dayton-area employees in the first quarter of 2012. He called the manufacturing sector a "shining star" in an otherwise gloomy quarterly forecast last year. Manpower surveys regional employers every quarter to get a sense of their hiring plans. In its most recent survey released last month, Manpower found that 16 percent of durable goods manufacturers nationwide planned to hire in the first quarter versus 8 percent that planned to cut work forces. Manpower found that 13 percent of non-durable goods manufacturers intended to increase staffs in the first quarter, versus 9 percent which planned to shrink their staffs. "This is something that I have been hearing and seeing locally," said Steve Staub, co-owner of Staub Manufacturing Solutions in Vandalia. "At least from my perspective, the manufacturing industry has been growing from the past nine to 10 months. Many shop owners that I talk to are all saying the same thing - that we need more skilled workers." Economists caution that Europe's debt crisis will likely slow global growth in the first half of the year. But on Tuesday, the outlook was mostly positive. The Commerce Department said spending on construction projects rose 1.2 percent in November. The increase was the largest since a 2.2 percent rise in August. "The trend for the U.S. economy is most decidedly to the upside," said Dan Greenhaus, an analyst at brokerage firm BTIG LLC in New York. U.S. manufacturing has expanded for more than two years. Factories were one of the first areas of the economy to start growing after the recession officially ended in June 2009. They faltered in the summer after Japan's March 11 earthquake disrupted supply chains. The December ISM survey showed many factories have largely recovered from their slump earlier this year. Exports rose despite the trouble in Europe. Growth in new orders means output will likely increase in the coming months. And U.S. factories hired last month at the fastest pace since June, an optimistic sign ahead of Friday's important measure of job growth in December. "All in all, an upbeat report," said Peter Newland, an economist at Barclays Capital, who noted that the stronger manufacturing activity should contribute to faster economic growth. Construction spending rose 1.2 percent in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $807.1 billion. While that's barely half the $1.5 trillion that economists consider healthy, home construction has begun a gradual rebound and likely added to the nation's economic growth in 2011. Spending jumped 9.5 percent on home improvement projects in November. It rose 1.5 percent on single-family home construction and gained 1.3 percent on apartment building. "While spending on single-family construction still remains extremely depressed, it has now increased for six straight months and looks consistent with other indicators signaling some improvement in the housing market," said Daniel Silver, an economist with JPMorgan Chase. The U.S. economy still faces plenty of challenges. Europe is likely already in recession because of its ongoing debt crisis. A separate survey of European manufacturers released earlier this week found that factory activity shrank last month for the 17 nations that use the euro. "It is hard to see the U.S. economy strengthening this year when the euro-zone is on the cusp of a potentially severe recession and when growth in Asia is set to slow," said Paul Dales, an economist at Capital Economics. Consumers could also pull back on spending. That would hurt growth because consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of economic activity. But for now, Americans are feeling a little better about the economy. Associated Press writer Christopher S. Rugaber contributed to this story. Adult Career Center http://www.lcjvs.com/adult/announcements.php?id=233 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT iPod Touch Giveaway! As you know, the Lorain County JVS will be on the March 6th ballot for a crucial operating levy. We've asked some of our students to share their successes, to show our community why the JVS is Education that Works! "Like" your favorite JVS success video -or- submit your own on the voteforlcjvs Facebook page! The individual who submits the video with the most "likes" will win an iPod Touch, donated by E & R Welding of Elyria, Ohio! Adult Career Center http://www.lcjvs.com/adult/announcements.php?id=232 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT Meet Dawn Bush, Dental Assisting Instructor Dental Assisting starts January 30th! <a href="http://www.lcjvs.com/galleries.php?show=3&id=8">Click on this link</a>to hear an interview with our partners at WOBL/WDLW which features Dawn Bush, instructor and JVS alumni with 17 years in dental and surgical assisting in northeast Ohio. She brings her daily experience right into the classroom, providing relevant, hands-on training to her students to best prepare them for in-demand careers in this field. Why waste time and money on longer programs? This short-term program provides students with the skills they need to get on the job sooner. Individuals who are interested can schedule an information session at 440-774-1051 ext. 2254 Adult Career Center http://www.lcjvs.com/adult/announcements.php?id=231 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT 2012 Career Fair Scheduled for April 17th The Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center is again partnering with Lorain County Community College and The Employment netWork to offer the 2012 Career Fair. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17th from 12:00-4:00PM at the Spitzer Conference Center. The event gathers approximately 80 employers from manufacturing, allied health, information technology, and a variety of other fields who anticipate hiring over the next few months to connect with individuals who are currently seeking employment. This year's event will include a VIP Club for jobseekers, which will provide the following benefits: - Enhanced visibility at the Career Fair - Early admittance to the Career Fair - Featured resume in the VIP resume book, which will be distributed to employers at the Career Fair The VIP Club is a FREE comprehensive program designed to help individuals be more successful in today's competitive job market. To qualify, individuals will need to complete the following steps by April 10, 2012: 1. Attend a "Marketing Your Talents" or "Job Search Marathon" workshop 2. Meet with a career consultant and finalize featured resume 3. Register and upload approved resume in Ohio Means Jobs 4. Develop a personal "infomercial" 5. Participate in a mock interview For more information on the VIP process, or if you are an employer interested in setting up a booth at the event, please contact Erin Gadd at ext. 2253 Adult Career Center http://www.lcjvs.com/adult/announcements.php?id=230 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT Why Choose the JVS Adult Career Center? <a href="http://www.lcjvs.com/galleries.php?show=3&id=6>Click Here</a> to listen to an interview with our partners at WOBL/WDLW, featuring Becky Dandurand, student services coordinator and financial aid extraordinaire. She shares her experience working with community members to connect them with financial aid and resources to succeed in our classrooms--whether you are a first time student or haven't been in the classroom in a while, she is here to help. To Register, call 440-774-1051 ext. 2254 Adult Career Center http://www.lcjvs.com/adult/announcements.php?id=229 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT Esthetician Students Now Performing Skin Care Services at the "Outer Glo" Spa Looking for a way to brighten up and feel good this winter? The Outer Glo Spa, operated by the Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center Esthetics students, is now open for business! Students will be offering a variety of skin care services including facials, waxing, and massage. All services are performed by senior level Adult Esthetics students under the direct supervision of licensed instructors. Prices for waxing range from $3.00-$35.00, Facials from $12.00-$40.00, and massage from $8.00-$30.00. Look great, and feel good about contributing to the expertise of students in Lorain County. The Outer Glo Spa is located inside the Lorain County JVS on the lower level. To make an appointment, call 440-774-1051 ext. 2254. Adult Career Center http://www.lcjvs.com/adult/announcements.php?id=228 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT It's Time to Register for Winter/Spring 2012 at the JVS Adult Career Center Start a new career, or enhance your skills to maintain job stability at the Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center. The 2012 Winter/Spring catalog is available NOW...<a href=" http://issuu.com/eringadd/docs/lorain_county_jvs_spring_2012">click this link to view the catalog online </a>, and check your mailbox to flip through the printed copy! Here's what you'll find: - Manufacturing Trades: Advance your career or start a new one through short-term courses in CNC, Electricity, PLC's, CAD, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Robotics, and Welding... - Healthcare Occupations: Train for in-demand careers in Dental Assisting, Medical Office, Medical Coding and Billing, Phlebotomy, and STNA... - Safety Occupations: This is the last time you'll be able to take the EMT-B course at 130-hours! Beginning in September 2012 the State will require this training at 150-hours so sign up now and take advantage of the time and budget savings... - Cosmetology: It's license renewal time! Check out our many options to gain Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits... - Culinary: Enhance your skills in cooking by learning a new skill or stretching your food budget... - Information Technology: Become invaluable at work by advancing your computer knowledge... - Office Leadership and Support: Give yourself the gift of job security by continuing your professional development... - Skilled Trades: Save your household time and money by learning Masonry, Wiring, Heating/Cooling, Carpentry, Plumbing, and more... - Landscaping: Learn the basics of Organic Gardening, Landscape Construction and Design, or participate in the EarthStoreHouse Project to grow a love of feeding yourself and the earth... - Agriculture Support: Classes are being developed daily to support our friends in agriculture through classes in technology and finances to help build and protect your business... - Apprentice Classes: Benefit from a combination of on-the-job experiences and dozens of courses in Industrial Maintenance, Millwright, Machine Repair, Automatic Screw Machine, Tool & Die, Machinist or Sheet Metal Fabrication... - Self Improvement: Make this the year you follow your passion, whether it's learning to fly, draw, or write creatively... - Online Courses: We offer a multitude of online classes. Educators can earn graduate credit through Ashland University (both 1- and 2-hour credit classes available), or begin a new career, right in the comfort of your own home! Call today to register! 440-774-1051 ext. 2254 Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Adult Career Center http://www.lcjvs.com/adult/announcements.php?id=226 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT JVS Grad Fine-Tunes Career as Vehicle Maintenance Coordinator for Sheriff's Department Grant Koba-Nelson has never traveled around the world. But as the Vehicle Maintenance Coordinator for the Lorain County Sheriff's Office, he cannot say the same for the department's 35 patrol cars, which together are driven more than 46,000 miles each month. "In other words, our fleet circles the earth twice a month, over half-a-million miles each year," said Koba-Nelson. Koba-Nelson, of Brownhelm Township, got his first job as an auto mechanic at an independent automotive repair garage when he was a student in the Lorain County JVS Auto Technology program. "I didn't want to waste any time getting started on my career," said Koba-Nelson. "I learned the ropes and eventually took over the management of the garage. Ultimately I ended up buying the business, which I operated for 3 years." Koba-Nelson sold his business when the opportunity to become an auto technician at the Sheriff's Office came along. "I was a mechanic for 8 years for the Sheriff's Office and was promoted to Vehicle Maintenance Coordinator in 2011." "I take great pride in my work and in trying to keep the public safe by ensuring that our deputies can respond as quick as possible in safe vehicles," said Koba-Nelson. Overall, Koba-Nelson is responsible for maintaining 92 vehicles used by deputies and detectives, including patrol cars, vans and SWAT vehicles-not a small task for the sole mechanic at the facility. "All the personnel at the Sheriff's Office rely on dependable transportation," said Koba-Nelson, 40. "I'd put our fleet against any other fleet in Ohio." Koba-Nelson begins each day with walk-arounds, visually inspecting the vehicles, looking for problems such as oil leaks, uneven tire wear and broken head and tail lights. "I have it down to a science. It doesn't take that long to do the daily inspection and it helps me prioritize the cars that need the most work," he said. Koba-Nelson said that he services 3 to 4 cars each day, performing tasks such as tune-ups, oil changes, tire and brake repairs. "Once in awhile, I might have to replace an engine or transmission, but not often," said Koba-Nelson, whose budget for parts is about $35,000 annually. The tumultuous economy also has challenged Koba-Nelson to do more with less, meaning that no new vehicles will be purchased in 2012. The Sheriff's Office garage has undergone several advancements since Koba-Nelson was hired in 2003, including purchasing a computer to update vehicle maintenance records. "Staying abreast of evolving technology is also important," said Koba-Nelson. "Today's cars have multiple computers," he said. "So I rely on our diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and detect problems." Koba-Nelson also serves as the Sheriff's Driving Instructor, teaching refresher courses in the classroom and in the field. "It made sense," said Koba-Nelson, who raced stock cars at the Lorain County and Sandusky Speedways and also taught his two children how to ride and race go-carts. "I knew that if I could teach a four-year-old to race a go-cart, I could teach a deputy to drive a patrol car," Koba-Nelson chuckled. "Seriously though, these deputies have so much going through their heads already when responding to hot calls. It helps them to know the dynamics of the cars they're driving, especially at high speeds and under difficult weather and road conditions." Koba-Nelson was glad that he had the option to choose a career-technical career path and credits the JVS with giving him a great start. "What I learned about the fundamentals of vehicle repair, computer theory and electronics gave me the foundation that I needed to hit the ground running toward a great career in vehicle maintenance." The Automotive Technology program is one of four programs in the Transportation Academy at the Lorain County JVS. In Auto Tech, students learn diagnosis, repair and adjustments of all phases of automotive mechanics. Instruction covers work on both gas and diesel engines. Students use the latest automotive testing equipment including computerized diagnostic equipment. High School http://www.lcjvs.com/news.php?id=685 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT JVS Students Raise Funds for Construction of 9/11 Memorial Lorain County JVS Marketing and Management students are spearheading the fundraising effort for a September 11th memorial to be built on the grounds of the JVS. The memorial will incorporate a steel beam recovered from the rubble of the twin towers that was given to the school in 2011. Students are selling bricks that can be engraved with two lines of print. The bricks will be used in the memorial forming part of the walkway surrounding the beam. Bricks are being sold for $100 each to individual donors. Corporate sponsors can purchase a brick for $500; their donation will also include a certificate. A $1,000 donation designates a donor as a Diamond Sponsor. A Diamond sponsorship includes a brick for walkway, a display brick for the sponsor and a certificate. The students hope to raise enough funds to construct the memorial by September 11, 2012. JVS students from a variety of career-technical programs will help in the construction of the memorial. To become a brick sponsor, or for more information, contact JVS Marketing Instructor, Nick Vaughn, at 440/774-1051, ext. 2215, nvaughn@lcjvs.net. High School http://www.lcjvs.com/news.php?id=683 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT VYC/Interact Group Announces Officers The following students were elected officers for the 2011-12 school year for VYC/Interact, a group of students from all program areas who are members of the vocational youth leadership and social clubs. President - Lauren Smyth, a Marketing Management senior from Firelands Vice President - Dominic Rinella, a Carpentry senior from Elyria Secretary - Chelsea Skeens, a Cosmetology senior from Midview Treasurer - Loreatha Randleman, a Masonry Trades senior from Avon Reporters - Tamecia Jones, a Culinary Arts senior from Clearview; Alyson Schwenz, a Culinary Arts senior from Midview; Tara Simonson, a Cosmetology senior from Wellington Parliamentarians - Nick Reinhold, a Culinary Arts senior from Oberlin; Mike Richards, a Carpentry senior from Amherst Ambassadors - Yasmihng Bradford, a Culinary Arts senior from Avon; Garrett Dalton, a Computerized Design & Drafting senior Amherst Foreign Ambassador - Kate Asadamongkolpant, an Office & Administrative Assistant junior from Keystone Standing Committee Chairperson - Vicky Kurcsics, a Cosmetology senior from Elyria Social - Angel Moore, a Cosmetology senior from Midview Finance - Michaela Schuster, a Marketing Management senior from Avon Ways & Means Education Leadership - Andrew Clark, a Commercial Truck Technology senior from Elyria; Nick McMullen, an Industrial Equipment Mechanics senior from Avon Lake LCJVS Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for students. The Interact Club carries out at least two service projects yearly, one that serves the school or the community, and another that furthers international understanding. The LCJVS Interact Club is sponsored by the Elyria Rotary Club, which provides guidance on a continuing basis. High School http://www.lcjvs.com/news.php?id=684 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT College Financial Aid Information Workshop Planned An informational workshop about college financial aid has been scheduled for JVS students and parents. It will be held on Wednesday, January 18th at 6:30 p.m. Topics to be covered include the financial aid process, filling out the FAFSA and the financial aid timeline. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is necessary for graduating seniors to be considered for all types of federal aid such as the Pell Grant, the Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG), Work Study programs and loans. The session will include presentations by Walter Ventrice, financial aid administrator from Cleveland State University, and Ramona Grigsby, program associate from the Community Foundation of Lorain County, and the JVS school counselors. No registration is necessary. For more information contact Marcia Sarringhaus, JVS Guidance Counselor, at 440/774-1051, ext. 2269, or msarringhaus@lcjvs.net. High School http://www.lcjvs.com/news.php?id=681 Wed, 4 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT JVS Adult Career Center Now Registering for Winter/Spring 2012 With the start of a new year, it may be time to take a moment to invest in yourself. Start a new career, or enhance your skills to maintain job stability through classes at the Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center. The 2012 Winter/Spring catalog is available NOW...<a href="http://issuu.com/eringadd/docs/lorain_county_jvs_spring_2012">Click this Link</a> to view the catalog online, and check your mailbox to flip through the printed copy! Here's what you'll find: - Manufacturing Trades: Advance your career or start a new one through short-term courses in CNC, Electricity, PLC's, CAD, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Robotics, and Welding... - Healthcare Occupations: Train for in-demand careers in Dental Assisting, Medical Office, Medical Coding and Billing, Phlebotomy, and STNA... - Safety Occupations: This is the last time you'll be able to take the EMT-B course at 130-hours! Beginning in September 2012 the State will require this training at 150-hours so sign up now and take advantage of the time and budget savings... - Cosmetology: It's license renewal time! Check out our many options to gain Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits... - Culinary: Enhance your skills in cooking by learning a new skill or stretching your food budget... - Information Technology: Become invaluable at work by advancing your computer knowledge... - Office Leadership and Support: Give yourself the gift of job security by continuing your professional development... - Skilled Trades: Save your household time and money by learning Masonry, Wiring, Heating/Cooling, Carpentry, Plumbing, and more... - Landscaping: Learn the basics of Organic Gardening, Landscape Construction and Design, or participate in the EarthStoreHouse Project to grow a love of feeding yourself and the earth... - Agriculture Support: Classes are being developed daily to support our friends in agriculture through classes in technology and finances to help build and protect your business... - Apprentice Classes: Benefit from a combination of on-the-job experiences and dozens of courses in Industrial Maintenance, Millwright, Machine Repair, Automatic Screw Machine, Tool & Die, Machinist or Sheet Metal Fabrication... - Self Improvement: Make this the year you follow your passion, whether it's learning to fly, draw, or write creatively... - Online Courses: We offer a multitude of online classes. Educators can earn graduate credit through Ashland University (both 1- and 2-hour credit classes available), or begin a new career, right in the comfort of your own home! Call today to register! 440-774-1051 ext. 2254 Financial aid is available to those who qualify! High School http://www.lcjvs.com/news.php?id=672 Tue, 3 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT Special Briefing Highlights Issues Concerning Oil & Gas Leasing Lorain County business and community leaders, as well as interested residents are invited to attend a special Oil & Gas Leasing Issues Briefing, sponsored by the Lorain County Farm Bureau. The briefing will be held at the Lorain County JVS located at 15181 State Route 58, Oberlin on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 7 P.M. Please park in the front parking lots and enter through the main doors. The meeting will be held in Quarry Room B. Refreshments will be provided by Ag Credit. The program will be facilitated by Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) Director of Energy, Utility & Local Government Policy, Dale Arnold. "Long-term energy demand and new drilling technology have sparked interest in tapping into the Marcellus and Utica Shale deposits in parts of the Appalachian plateau, including many areas of eastern and central Ohio," Arnold said. "It is estimated that methane and methane liquids in these deposits can address major requirements for fuel well into the second half of this century." While many farmers and rural residents in the area have worked with energy service providers for years, new directional drilling technology, deeper wells and the amount of natural gas reserves expected have sparked new leasing arrangements. "Land unitization requirements, repair/remediation practices, general payments, royalty and bonus provisions - Leases now being presented to local landowners are structured much differently than those offered during the 1970's - 1990's," Arnold said. "It would be a shame for members to not take advantage of these informational meetings and end up with an unsatisfactory lease," Ron Pickworth, Lorain County Farm Bureau President said. "Our county Farm Bureau Public Policy Action Team is sponsoring this briefing to help local citizens learn more about new trends in this industry." During the course of the briefing Arnold will discuss current energy trends, new drilling technology, remediation standards, general payment provisions and other provisions that are needed to create effective lease agreements. Arnold has been OFBF Director for Energy Development since 1995. He represents farm and rural residential energy consumers on a variety of government working groups and public utility advisory boards concerning energy development. He has extensive experience working with county Farm Bureaus and local residents, helping communities evaluate projects concerning electric transmission lines, renewable energy generation, pipeline infrastructure, and Oil & Gas leasing issues. The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation is the state's largest general farm organization, encompassing 87 county Farm Bureau organizations and over 225,000 member families statewide. Lorain County Farm Bureau leaders are active on state and local action teams working on legislation, regulations and issues that impact agriculture and its relationship with rural, suburban and urban communities. Locally, over 6,664 member families belong to the Lorain County Farm Bureau. If you need more information about the meeting please contact the Lorain County Farm Bureau at 440-774-2211 or 1-866-859-2415. Adult Career Center http://www.lcjvs.com/adult/announcements.php?id=227 Tue, 3 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT