NEWS ARCHIVE
Spring 2006

For the past two months students at the four technical centers participated in the Ready, Set, Go! Competition.

What is Ready, Set, Go!? Well, it is a game show that Kelley Ferranti, the District Job Developer, spearheaded. It was the first of its kind for the Tech Centers and the game show was a hit. Contestants were tested on their interview skills and job etiquette, with an opportunity to win fabulous prizes. The game show was divided into five rounds, each judged by professionals in specific categories.

The event was an amazing opportunity for the students. Out of the six finalists, three were from our Winter Park Tech campus. We would like to congratulate Mae Whitmore, Computer Programming; Annette Lopez, Legal Administrative Specialist, second place winner; and Neela Maihudin, Digital Design, first place winner. We are very proud of our Ready, Set, Go contestants and wish them continued success.

The Ready, Set, Go, game show was videotaped, so be sure to check your local listings.

The inaugural class of the Hemodialysis Technician Program began on the campus of Winter Park Tech on March 20, 2006. The program, which is 600 hours in length (about one semester), prepares students for entry-level positions as Hemodialysis Techs in dialysis centers and clinics throughout Central Florida. Working together with industry partners such as Fresenius Medical Services and Central Florida Kidney Centers, the HD students receive both classroom instruction as well as on-site ‘hands-on’ instruction.

The classroom instruction includes such things as medical terminology, work ethics, infection control, principles of dialysis, and bloodstream access. This first class of students will complete their training by July 7, 2006.

The ESOL Department is proud to announce our annual International Festival! It will take place on Wednesday, March 29 between the hours of 9 AM to 1 PM. Our students will have exhibits with souvenirs and information about their countries. They usually play traditional music and dance. There will also be a food sale where people can buy all kinds of delicious food that is popular in countries around the world. It is a fun day that is enjoyed by many! Hope to see you there!

The inaugural class of the Hemodialysis Technician Program began on the campus of Winter Park Tech on March 20, 2006. The program, which is 600 hours in length (about one semester), prepares students for entry-level positions as Hemodialysis Techs in dialysis centers and clinics throughout Central Florida. Working together with industry partners such as Fresenius Medical Services and Central Florida Kidney Centers, the HD students receive both classroom instruction as well as on-site ‘hands-on’ instruction.

The classroom instruction includes such things as medical terminology, work ethics, infection control, principles of dialysis, and bloodstream access. This first class of students will complete their training by July 7, 2006.