Friday, November 03, 2006
Schedule for Fall, 2006
Transition Workshops and Panels Offered on Wednesday, Nov. 8
DAY
Academic vs. Technical Degree Options
Facilitated by Vince Partridge, Student Success Specialist /Advisor
This session will cover the various Transfer and Vocational study options available at South Seattle Community College. In addition it will cover in depth the “Nuts and Bolts of Degree Completion” that are required for the Associates of Arts Transfer Degree as well as the Vocational Degree requirements. Information will also be shared about our counseling and advising services.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 CAS 210
Financial Aid 101
What is Financial Aid? What types of Financial Aid are available to students at South Seattle Community College? How do I apply for Financial Aid? These and other questions will be answered during the Financial Aid 101 Workshop. This workshop will give you the opportunity to hear about the process of applying for financial aid and the different types of aid available, and you will also have the opportunity to ask your own questions about financial aid. This workshop will be conducted by Patricia Billings, Interim Director of Financial Aid.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 CAS 200
Worksource Center Tour
Find out about this great career planning resource on our campus by taking a tour. Learn about how the staff can help you write a great resume and cover letter
9:00 – 9:50 only CAS 120
Short-term Training Programs
Students will receive information about the different short-term training courses available at South Seattle Community College. Anyone who is interested in getting into a new line of work will benefit from attending this workshop which will cover several programs (including Work Discoveries, Electronic Assembly, First Step, Truck-driving, CNA, Medical Office, Corrections, and many others), how to get into those programs, how to prepare for success, and a snapshot of the job-market for each field.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 CAS 312
Apprenticeship Programs
A coordinator of the apprenticeship programs at Duwamish will provide an overview of the entire range of apprenticeship programs offered at that site, including a video presentation. Those programs that former ESL-students have had success in will be identified and discussed. Students will learn about how to enter selected programs and available jobs for those who complete the training.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 CAS 316
Nursing
Nursing staff will discuss careers in nursing. They will explain the various Healthcare certificates and degrees that are offered at SSCC including the CNA and LPN. Also, the new Healthcare Bridge Pathway designed for students who have finished ESL and basic studies classes will be discussed.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 CAS 320
Transportation
The vocational advisor will describe the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology, Automotive Technology, Auto Collision Technology, and Aviation Maintenance Technology. This will include the classes students take, what they learn, and the types of jobs they will be able to get when they complete their programs. In addition, he will provide helpful advice on entering and succeeding in the programs.
10:00-10:50 only CAS 204
Hospitality
Representatives from the Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, and Wine programs will explain their programs and the kinds of careers that students can work toward in those fields.
9:00 – 9:50 only CAS 220
Business Information Technology & Computer Technology Programs
Faculty will explain these two programs and the careers they lead to.
10:00-10:50 only CAS 212
Introduction to College
This session will introduce students to the American College system. Highlights of former ESL/ABE/GED students succeeding with the transition process. Students will receive general information on ESL compass, Federal Financial Aid, and academic support services.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 RAH 125 (Little Theater)
NIGHT
Short-term Training Programs
Students will receive information about the different short-term training courses available at South Seattle Community College. Anyone who is interested in getting into a new line of work will benefit from attending this workshop which will cover several programs (including Work Discoveries, Electronic Assembly, First Step, Truck-driving, CNA, Medical Office, Corrections, and many others), how to get into those programs, how to prepare for success, and a snapshot of the job-market for each field.
7:00 - 7:50 RAH 125 (Little Theater)
Introduction to College
This session will introduce students to the American College system. Highlights of former ESL/ABE/GED students succeeding with the transition process. Students will receive general information on ESL compass, Federal Financial Aid, and academic support services.
8:00 - 8:50 RAH 125 (Little Theater)
DAY
Academic vs. Technical Degree Options
Facilitated by Vince Partridge, Student Success Specialist /Advisor
This session will cover the various Transfer and Vocational study options available at South Seattle Community College. In addition it will cover in depth the “Nuts and Bolts of Degree Completion” that are required for the Associates of Arts Transfer Degree as well as the Vocational Degree requirements. Information will also be shared about our counseling and advising services.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 CAS 210
Financial Aid 101
What is Financial Aid? What types of Financial Aid are available to students at South Seattle Community College? How do I apply for Financial Aid? These and other questions will be answered during the Financial Aid 101 Workshop. This workshop will give you the opportunity to hear about the process of applying for financial aid and the different types of aid available, and you will also have the opportunity to ask your own questions about financial aid. This workshop will be conducted by Patricia Billings, Interim Director of Financial Aid.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 CAS 200
Worksource Center Tour
Find out about this great career planning resource on our campus by taking a tour. Learn about how the staff can help you write a great resume and cover letter
9:00 – 9:50 only CAS 120
Short-term Training Programs
Students will receive information about the different short-term training courses available at South Seattle Community College. Anyone who is interested in getting into a new line of work will benefit from attending this workshop which will cover several programs (including Work Discoveries, Electronic Assembly, First Step, Truck-driving, CNA, Medical Office, Corrections, and many others), how to get into those programs, how to prepare for success, and a snapshot of the job-market for each field.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 CAS 312
Apprenticeship Programs
A coordinator of the apprenticeship programs at Duwamish will provide an overview of the entire range of apprenticeship programs offered at that site, including a video presentation. Those programs that former ESL-students have had success in will be identified and discussed. Students will learn about how to enter selected programs and available jobs for those who complete the training.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 CAS 316
Nursing
Nursing staff will discuss careers in nursing. They will explain the various Healthcare certificates and degrees that are offered at SSCC including the CNA and LPN. Also, the new Healthcare Bridge Pathway designed for students who have finished ESL and basic studies classes will be discussed.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 CAS 320
Transportation
The vocational advisor will describe the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology, Automotive Technology, Auto Collision Technology, and Aviation Maintenance Technology. This will include the classes students take, what they learn, and the types of jobs they will be able to get when they complete their programs. In addition, he will provide helpful advice on entering and succeeding in the programs.
10:00-10:50 only CAS 204
Hospitality
Representatives from the Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, and Wine programs will explain their programs and the kinds of careers that students can work toward in those fields.
9:00 – 9:50 only CAS 220
Business Information Technology & Computer Technology Programs
Faculty will explain these two programs and the careers they lead to.
10:00-10:50 only CAS 212
Introduction to College
This session will introduce students to the American College system. Highlights of former ESL/ABE/GED students succeeding with the transition process. Students will receive general information on ESL compass, Federal Financial Aid, and academic support services.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 RAH 125 (Little Theater)
NIGHT
Short-term Training Programs
Students will receive information about the different short-term training courses available at South Seattle Community College. Anyone who is interested in getting into a new line of work will benefit from attending this workshop which will cover several programs (including Work Discoveries, Electronic Assembly, First Step, Truck-driving, CNA, Medical Office, Corrections, and many others), how to get into those programs, how to prepare for success, and a snapshot of the job-market for each field.
7:00 - 7:50 RAH 125 (Little Theater)
Introduction to College
This session will introduce students to the American College system. Highlights of former ESL/ABE/GED students succeeding with the transition process. Students will receive general information on ESL compass, Federal Financial Aid, and academic support services.
8:00 - 8:50 RAH 125 (Little Theater)
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