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Speaker Karen Bass’ Job Fair Serves Thousands at Trade Tech

David Ysais — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:57:13 +0000

It was an incredible event with an incredible turnout. California Assembly Speaker Karen Bass asked Los Angeles Trade-Technical College to host one of the largest regional job fairs in the state, where employers would come with real jobs for real people. Speaker Bass sees Trade Tech as an important center of her district and this neighborhood, and she felt this was another way to provide key employment services and resources to her constituents. And the Job and Resource Fair was spectacular! More than 3,000 people attended and most were from the community. There were more than 50 employers from the MTA to Target to Phat Energy (solar) to Citibank, virtually all who had jobs to offer. In all, there were maybe 300 jobs available, and we hope that they will be filled by people in our community. Unfortunately neither Speaker Bass nor State senator Curren Price could attend due to an emergency vote in Sacramento. But there were some special workshops coordinated by the EDD, one was conducted by our very own Marcia Wilson from workforce development on green jobs and training. The session was packed. There was another workshop on resume-writing and another on dressing for a job interview. Non-profits also attended giving out information on services for those looking for jobs. It was truly a day of giving hope to our community and it took place right here at Trade Tech. This event would not have been possible without the help of numerous folks from Trade Tech, most importantly our student employment center director Helen Beaird who worked for six weeks in putting this event together. Without her expertise, this event would not have happened. Congratulations to our partners and those that participated, and we hope to let you know about those success stories of folks who obtained work through this important event.

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Cash for College Connects Trade Tech with College-Bound High School Students

David Ysais — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:40:56 +0000

The 8th annual Cash for College event at the Los Angeles Convention Center was another truly successful event. More than 13,000 high school students from the Los Angeles area converged in the South Hall to talk with colleges about their future, and of course Trade Tech was front and center again. Over the two days, more students visited the Trade Tech display than any other booth. Financial Aid information, matriculation items, scholarship brochures and some great career-technical displays were all part of the Trade Tech presentation. Electrical instructor Ron Jackson brought some students who engaged the high schoolers about that program. Counselor Deborah Campbell was on hand to talk with students, as well as Kyle Skinner who discussed EOPS. Dean of Student Services Dr. Theda Douglas and Associate Dean of Matriculation Dorothy Smith also attended, along with Financial Aid director Cecilia Kwan. Chemical and Process Technology had a nice display as did Dr. Miguel Moreno’s science students. Sign graphics students were there both days lettering and painting signs. Fred Morago’s auto painting class came by and talked with students about that program. Once again Trade Tech was a leader in career-technical programs and our own Chip Chapdelaine attended Family Night and helped to give out ten scholarships of $1000 each.

ASO Halloween Costume Contest is Scary Good

David Ysais — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:19:22 +0000

The ASO Halloween Costume contest brought out some real creative attire. All over campus Trade Tech students wore some outrageous get-ups and even some of the staff dressed up in a wide variety of disguises. But the highlight was the ASO contest which really showed off some remarkable presentations. Winning this year’s contest was Dexter Mayfield who was dressed as the Medea character from the Tyler Perry movies. Mayfield captured $100 and just edged out David Sherrard who was dressed as “Mer-man”, a half-man, half-fish effort. Sherrard won $75. Third place went to Cheryl Herrera who dressed as “Catwoman” capturing $50. The $25 fourth place award went to Yeniter Duque who was dressed as a nerd. In addition to the costume contest, the students enjoyed a dance presentation by Fire and Ice. They are part of a youth program designed to re-invigorate neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

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Entertainment by Fire and Ice Studio

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ASO Costume Contest

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Speaker Bass Job Fair Comes to Trade Tech

David Ysais — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:36:56 +0000

More than 50 employers and service agencies will be taking part in the Speaker Bass Job and Resource Fair which is coming to Trade Tech next Wednesday November 4th. Employers will be here from 9am to noon, between the D-building and the LRC, looking to fill positions. Speaker Karen Bass and other dignitaries will be here to encourage students and community members to take advantage of this great opportunity. Remember to bring your resumes and questions for the employers. There will also be workshops on resume writing, green training and dressing for success to be held in D-236.

We encourage you to come by. Again Wednesday November 4th between 9am and noon.

JOB and SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCE FAIR

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

400 W Washington Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90015

Sponsored by

Assembly Speaker Karen Bass

Senator Curren Price

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Los Angeles Urban League West Adams/Baldwin Hills Worksource Center

Crenshaw Employment Development Department

Employers and Social Service Agencies

Agile-1 Los Angeles Police Department

Allied Barton Security Services Los Angeles Probation Department

Amtrak Los Angeles World Airports

Archdiocesan Youth Employment Mid-City Exposition Light Rail

*CA Telephone Access Program/TAP Most Valuable Majors

Caltrans PACE

Century Community Training Program Para Los Ninos

Certified Forklift Penny Lane

ChildCare Careers, LLC People’s Coordinated Services

Children Youth & Family Collaborative Planned Parenthood

*Children’s Bureau Pre Paid Legal Services, Inc.

Chinatown Worksource Center Primerica Financial Services

Citibank *Public Council

City Year Los Angeles PV Jobs

Coca-Cola Enterprises Ross

Comfort Keepers Saputo Cheese

*Crystal Stairs, Inc. *SE Comm. Prevention & Intervention

*Department of Mental Health *Shields for Families

*Dolores Huerta Institute Special Service for Groups/HOPICS

*El Nido Target

Enid Meggerson Travel The Coalition of Mental Health Profess.

Girls Club of Los Angeles The Westin Los Angeles Airport

Hyatt Regency Hotel Tupperware Home Parties

Jobing.com U.S. Census Bureau

John Riordan Plumbing U.S. Navy Recruiting District

JW Marriott United States Army

Kelly Scientific Resources University of Phoenix

LA City Fire Department United Parcel Services (UPS)

*LA County Child Support Services University of Southern CA (USC)

*LA County DPSS Van Nuys Treatment Center

LA County Fire Department Vons Company

*LA Neighborhood Housing Wells Fargo

Los Angeles County Sheriff Workplace Hollywood

* Social Service Agencies

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Network Services Not Available November 7th

Patrick Reed — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:35:12 +0000

Some Network services will not be available on November 7th, 2009 between 6 AM and 6 PM due to the college data center move.
The data center will be moving to a new location at the campus.

The college email systems, the college web server, and wireless services will not be available during this time.
However, SAP, DEC, and the Internet service will still be available.

If you have any questions please call the MIS department at ext 7007.

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SLO Workshop Features Dr. Janet Fulks

David Ysais — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:14:30 +0000

The Student Learning Outcomes workshop led to a packed house in the Garden Room. It was a joint presentation by Faculty and Staff Development, chaired by Chini Johnson-Taylor and the SLO arm of the accreditation effort, led by Tom Vessella. More than 45 faculty and classified staff, along with three administrators filled the Garden Room for a three-hour workshop led by Dr. Janet Fulks, professor of microbiology at Bakersfield Community College. Dr. Fulks represents faculty on the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges in the following areas:

State Senate Curriculum Committee Chair, State Senate SLO/Accreditation Chair, State Senate Basic Skills/Non-Credit Chair , Area A representative for the State Academic Senate, State Senate representative for ARCC, Perkins and Hewitt.

Dr. Fulks talked about the need to be thorough and clear with Student Learning Outcomes, giving a college its best chance of having a solid accreditation visit. Her presentation was recorded and will be posted below, and you’ll be able to access it anytime. The workbook and glossary can be found on the Staff Development webpage.

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Part 4

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STEP System to be Eliminated

David Ysais — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:35:29 +0000

The Student Telephone Enrollment Program, better known as STEP, allowed students to register at any of the LACCD campuses over the phone. With the advent of online registration, relatively few students are still using the STEP system. Given the cost of maintaining an antiquated system with declining participants, the district has decided to eliminate the STEP system at the end of the year. Instead students will be encouraged to enroll online at www.LATTC.edu or in person at the Admissions Office in the R-building. For those students without access to a computer at home, the Trade Tech computer labs are available. For DSPS students who used the STEP system, the district is investigating possible alternatives.

The STEP system will no longer be referenced in the class schedule or school catalog.

F-Ramp Entrance Changes on Monday October 12th, 2009

David Ysais — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:38:37 +0000

For those who use the F-ramp to park on the rooftop, there will be a change in the F-ramp entrance starting Monday October 12th. You will no longer be able to access the F-ramp by turning left off Flower Street. Instead you will have to turn left on 23rd Street and then left onto the new entrance to the F-ramp. This change is necessary because of the MTA’s work on the Expo Line along Flower Street. You will also be able to access the F-ramp from 23rd Street, by turning right onto the ramp. There will be a flagman assigned to the ramp entrance, along with signs to direct you, but there may be some confusion during the first few days of the new access, so please be patient and give yourself a few extra minutes to make your way to the ramp.

Flu Vaccinations Available to Students Next Week

David Ysais — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:30:51 +0000

Another valuable service being provided to Trade Tech students next week is the opportunity to receive flu vaccinations on campus. The first 200 vaccinations are being provided FREE OF CHARGE through the LATTC Student Health Center, and the work of Dean of Student Services, Dr. Theda Douglas and her team. The free shots will be available to the FIRST 200 students, who show a current Trade Tech student identification card. After the 200 free shots are given out, the vaccinations will cost $20. Here are the dates for the flu vaccinations….Tuesday October 13th 8:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday October 14th 8:00am to 6:00pm (to serve some of our evening students) and Thursday October 15th 8:00am to 4:00pm. The vaccinations will take place in the student Health Center located in E-102.

This vaccine will protect you against three of the most common seasonal flu viruses.

Please note that this seasonal vaccine will not protect you against the 2009 H1N1 influenza strain currently being called the swine flu.

LATTC Letters Arrive on Campus

Bradley Vaden — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:29:23 +0000

The Letters for the New Building Arrive on Campus

One of the most striking components of the new South Campus buildings will be the massive LATTC letters facing west, on the Technology building. The 23-foot-high letters will be visible from the neighboring freeways and from all parts of our nearby communities. It will become a distinctive visual landmark for the college, and something we can point to as a wayfinding signpost for future students and community partners. The giant letters are being shipped as we speak, and are making their way across country to Grand and 23rd where they will be installed on Thursday.

The installation will take place about noon on Thursday, and we are currently looking for the best vantage point for staff and students. If you are interested in watching the placement of the last letter “C”, we will be gathering about 11:30am. I will give you the location sometime before Thursday. It is an exciting time for Trade Tech and our new additions to the campus landscape.

Building Waiting for the Letters

Placement of the last letter “C”

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