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Issue 8 | Volume XII | April 2012
1601 West Main Street ▪ Mesa, Arizona 85201 ▪ 480.461.4000 ▪ www.evit.com
Inside this issue:
EVIT Cares 2
Program Highlights 3‐4
C‐CAP Scholarships 4
SkillsUSA 5
News Headlines 6
Facilities Update 7
Photo Gallery 8‐10
Announcements 11‐12
Upcoming Events:
April 4: Breakfast with the Family
April 5‐6: District Break (No school/offices closed)
April 9: Board Meeting
April 12: 5th Season Dinner
April 12: Block of Dreams
May 22: Completion
HVAC program aims to meet industry demand for workers Program designed to train young adults as HVAC technicians and professionals
With growing demand for technicians and temperatures averaging greater than 100 degrees for three or more months annually, industry representatives unanimously agreed the East Valley Institute of Technology should add a Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition‐ing (HVAC) program to help train and develop tomorrow’s workforce.
“The need for trained technicians and industry professionals in Arizona is continuing to grow and many companies are actively seeking workers to replace those who are get‐ting ready to retire” said Janice Parker, director of partnership development at EVIT. “There has been a tremendous outpouring of support from the HVAC industry wanting to help and get involved.”
Beginning in August, EVIT will offer training to high school students tuition‐free during their junior and senior years. The course will teach the basics of HVAC in a hands‐on lab space created specifically for this career path. HVAC training is also available for tuition‐paying adults through the EVIT School of Adult Education.
In early‐January, an advisory council made up of representatives from local and na‐tional sheet metal shops, residential and commercial air conditioning companies, trade associations and industry alliances was established. Members have been instrumental in helping develop an instructor job description and course curriculum and solicit dona‐tions. EVIT has already received thousands of dollars worth of new equipment, re‐cently released from market testing, from various vendors and the Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
"EVIT will be a world‐class facility and training opportunity for young adults looking for a rewarding career in a growing industry” said Mike Nipper, Regional Sales Manager for Emerson Climate Technologies and chairman of the HVAC Advisory Council. “By working side‐by‐side with key employers in the Valley, the program will not only be dynamic and enjoyable, but one that will prepare students to take the HVAC industry into the 21st century."
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HVAC—Continued from Page 1
Students attend EVIT half‐day and upon completion of the two‐year program can choose from a variety of career pathways. Entry‐level positions in the HVAC industry typically average between $12 and $15 per hour. School officials are also working to find a community college partner to establish an articulation agreement that will provide students the opportunity to earn college credits toward an advanced degree. Registration is currently underway for the 2012/13 school year. For more information, including how to apply, visit www.evit.com or call 480‐461‐4000.
EVIT raises money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Students and teachers participated in a walk‐a‐thon on March 5th and 6th to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). This fundraiser was coordinated by HOSA students and teachers as a National Service Project. EVIT raised more than $6,000 for the cause through pledges and the sale of water bottles. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is one of the largest student organizations in the country. It partners with different healthcare‐oriented nonprofit organizations and chapters lead volunteer and fund‐raising efforts on its behalf. Last year, EVIT was recognized as the top school in the nation raising more than $12,000 for JDRF.
Wednesday, April 4 Health Sciences Center
For more information, contact Jon Howell at x4189 or [email protected].
Are you signed up to donate?
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SkillsUSA pilot for Aesthetics Aesthetics hosted the first pilot for Arizona State SkillsUSA on March 5. Students were judged and evaluated on basic facials, facial massage and makeup application including lashes. Congratulations to the winners: Erica Ryu Price (1st), Alexa Schneider (2nd), and Elaine DelVecchio (3rd). You represented EVIT proudly and professionally and impressed the judges with your great skills!
Presentation focuses on driver safety The 3rd Annual EVIT Teen Driving Safety Day was held on March 7. Special thanks to Early Childhood Education and the Mesa Police Department DUI Task Force for helping educate EVIT students about underage drinking laws, DUI enforcement, drugged/distracted driving laws and the legal consequences through guest speakers and visual displays.
Construction program tours Adelante site EVIT Construction Technologies students toured the grounds of the new Adelante Healthcare Clinic located on the EVIT Cam‐pus. Students will be learning about each stage of the process and the state‐of‐the‐art public health center is scheduled to open October 2012. EVIT health and nursing students will soon have the opportunity to complete required clinical hours with‐out leaving campus!
Rotary Student of the Month Culinary student Sam White was named the East Mesa Rotary Student of the Month for March. Sam is a senior at Dobson High school and recently won a $80,088 scholarship to attend the Culinary Art Institute of Phoenix. He is also an "A" student at EVIT and has perfect attendance this year. Way to go Sam!
PMT students excel in variety of areas Brett Wager, a second year student and intern with Able Engineering, won the gold medal in the Precision Machining at SkillsUSA. Devin Roberts, a second year student who displays excellent work ethic, ability and attitude, began an internship with Able Engineering as a trainee machinist and is on his way to a successful and profitable career as a machine tradesman. A third PMT student, Jared Potter, modeled for the EVIT Fash‐ion Show. He did an excellent job, made new friends and may even have a future career on the catwalk!
Program HighlightsProgram Highlights
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EVIT Culinary students net $122,725 in scholarships Culinary students from the East Valley Institute of Technology won scholarships totaling $122,725 at the an‐nual Careers in Culinary Arts Program (C‐CAP) competition held on March 17, 2012. The EVIT scholarship winners (all seniors) include: Anne Chung (Corona Del Sol): $2,000 C‐CAP Education Scholarship to school of choice Chelsey Hacker (Apache Junction): $5,000 to Scottsdale Community College Calena Srutowski (home schooled): $14,000 to Arizona Culinary Institute (1/2 tuition) Brandy Pennick (Apache Junction): $21,645 to Art Institute of Las Vegas (1/2 tuition) Sam White (Dobson): $80,080 to Art Institute of Phoenix (full bachelor’s degree) Additionally, junior Courtney Clardy (home schooled) won a scholarship to the summer explorer program at Le Cordon Bleu and a junior membership to the American Culinary Federation (ACF).
Careers in Culinary Arts Program (CCareers in Culinary Arts Program (C‐‐CAP)CAP)
Program Highlights—Continued from Page 3
Internships pay off for dental students Six current students in the Dental Assisting program have already snagged jobs before graduating from high school thanks to their EVIT internships. Several program completers are also still working in offices where they began as an intern! The following students have been hired as a Dental Assistant: Neida Pacheco (Hamilton) ‐ Dr. Peterson Dentistry Stephanie Castaneda (Chandler) ‐ Ocotillo Family Dentistry Jordyn Hemenway (Higley) ‐ East Valley Pediatric Dentistry Sharilyn Bunzell (Highland) ‐ Robison Orthodontics Jordan Swapp (Basha) ‐ Couser Orthodontics Sabrina Davis (Mesa) ‐ Dr. Paul Sandstrom Dentistry
Left to right: Courtney Clardy, Sam White, Brandy Pennick, Calena Srutowski, Anne Chung and Chelsey Hacker.
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Skills USASkills USA EVIT students capture 27 medals at SkillsUSA
Students from the East Valley Institute of Technology participated in the Arizona State SkillsUSA competition on March 27 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Of the 110 students competing, 27 were awarded medals in 14 different career and technical education programs including 10 gold, 8 silver and 3 bronze. Gold medalists at the state level will travel to Kansas City to compete for national titles June 23 to 27 at the 48th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC). EVIT students receiving medals at Arizona SkillsUSA include:
3‐D Visualization and Animation: Gold to Kira Miter (McClintock) and Domonic Kunz (Adult Student); Silver to Hannah Simon (Basha) and Amanda Ryberg (Saguaro)
Aesthetics: Gold to Erica Ryu Price (Gilbert); Silver to Alexa Schneider (Mountain View); Bronze to Elaine Delvecchio (Desert Mountain)
Audio/Radio Production: Gold medal to Gael Campos (East Valley Academy) and Lucas Townsend (McClintock); Silver to Carlos Caraballo (Mesquite) and Branden Johnson (Corona Del Sol)
Basic Automotive Service Technology: Gold to Tom Reeves (Mountain View)
Collision Repair Technology: Silver to Jesus Galindo (Westwood)
Cosmetology: Gold to Shaley Sato (Westwood); Silver to Breanne Hornbeck (Apache Junction)
Criminal Justice: Silver to Marisol Sandoval (Mesa)
Electrical Construction Wiring (Residential): Gold to James Guthrie (Skyline)
Firefighting: Gold to Kelly Ranft (Fountain Hills); Bronze to Aaron Pietryga (Skyline)
Masonry: Gold to Landon Boren (Red Mountain); Silver to Abel Norzagaray (Queen Creek)
Plumbing: Gold to Andrez Juarez (Apache Junction)
Precision Machining: Gold to Brett Wager (Williamsfield)
Welding: Bronze to Sheldon Weiss (Red Mountain)
Welding Fabrication: Silver to adult students Wendy Watson, Maximiliar Wiesinger and Matthew Veronda
About SkillsUSA SkillsUSA is a nationwide partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. It teaches employability skills in coordination with technical instruction for 130 occu‐pations in areas including manufacturing, construction, information technology and human services. For more information, go to www.skillsusa.org.
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A variety of EVIT events, programs, and students were featured in the media this past month. Here are some of the highlights: AWS Program at the East Valley Institute of Technology Manufacturing Institute (Blog) ‐ March 1, 2012 A new culinary adventure for foodies ABC15 Sonoran Living—March 6, 2012 EVIT Expo raises nearly $3,000 for Mesa United Way Mesa United Way—March 9, 2012 HVAC program aims to meet industry demand for workers San Tan Valley Today—March 13, 2012 HVAC program aims to meet industry demand for workers (P) East Mesa Independent—March 14, 2012 3 Mesa residents vying for honor of Miss Teen Arizona Republic—March 16, 2012 3/24: Catch a Wave Car Show Arizona Republic—March 16, 2012 EVIT to start HVAC training program East Valley Tribune—April 21, 2012 EVIT Culinary students net $122,725 in scholarships San Tan Valley Today—March 22, 2012 EVIT students host fashion show East Valley Tribune—March 25, 2012 EVIT students win culinary scholarships East Valley Tribune—March 27, 2012 Fashion show preview on Good Morning Arizona (TV) Channel 3—March 27, 2012 5 EVIT culinary students earn scholarships (P) Arizona Republic—March 28, 2012 High school students can learn HVAC tuition‐free (P) Arizona Republic—March 28, 2012
EVIT is Makin’ HeadlinesEVIT is Makin’ Headlines
Note: Items listed with a (P) are only available in print but can be found on the EVIT News bulletin board in Building #1 near the lunchroom.
Fashion Merchandising student Lauren Rand was interviewed by Channel 12 during the EVIT Fashion Show on March 27. The feature story is scheduled to air in early May.
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Facilities UpdateFacilities Update A day in the life of an EVIT maintenance technician Submitted by Greg Vincent & Travis Wilson
Contrary to what is shown many times in the movies or TV shows, EVIT maintenance staff doesn’t have time to sit around and play cards, twiddle our thumbs, stare each other in the face or anything else to waste time while waiting for something to break, a call to come in, or the time clock to tell us to go home. Like everyone on the EVIT campus we are very busy! Here are a few things that perhaps you didn’t know that your mainte‐nance staff takes care of: General plumbing – This includes replacing pipes under a
sink, changing valve stems in a faucet, replacing a sole‐noid in one of our many automatic sinks, replacing batter‐ies in our automatic sinks and toilets, and much more!
General electrical – This covers changing light bulbs of various sizes and shapes, replacing ballasts, replacing a wall receptacle, running a new circuit and even replacing a switch on a vacuum cleaner!
Set‐up Crew – Maintenance sets up for most events that take place around campus except culinary. For example, EVIT Expo is not only a lot of planning of the teachers and other staff, think about how all those extension cords, tables, and trash cans distributed around campus!
Drywall/Painting – Got a hole in a wall? Yup, we fix those too! Once the patch has been blended in and smoothed out it gets textured (the design on our walls is called Or‐ange Peel) then painted.
The items listed above do not include the preventative maintenance (PM) work orders or simply the maintenance of our equipment so that it lasts longer. Some of these items include changing fan coil filters, greasing bearings, maintain‐ing golf carts, servicing hot water heaters and more! For all of the work to be completed and appropriately scheduled, it needs to be prioritized. We get a lot different requests at the same time. For example, if a work order was put in for a sink in a restroom not working it would get a higher priority than say a cabinet lock that isn’t working or a light bulb that went out. And of course, on top of all of that, we have to schedule time to change filters and other stuff. So, whether it’s adding salt to culinary & cosmetology’s water softeners, changing bearings in a fan coil, or even working on a door lock, you can say that we are a very busy department!
Travis Wilson and Marvin Moody change a parking lot light.
Marvin Moody and Julio Rasas put a fan coil scroll cage back together.
John Royere greasing wheels on roll‐up doors
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The 3rd Annual Neuron Challenge for Human Anatomy & Physiology (MC10) students was held in March. Students were judged on their creativity and use of unique items to build models. The winners from left to right (above): Grand Prize to Josh Ryerse and Kendall Day (McShane), 1st place to Dylan Thomas and Sophie Newsom (McShane), 2nd place to Kelli Altoff and Melissa Nunez (McShane) and 3rd place to Ana Venegas, Aldo Aguilar and Efrain Ramos (Howell).
Photo GalleryPhoto Gallery
Representatives from the U.S. Forest Service (including an EVIT alumni) presented to Fire Science students about wildland firefighting. Students also had the opportunity to try out the gear and learn how to operate a pump.
Massage therapy students learned about "Elder Touch" and massage techniques specific to the senior population from a guest speaker.
Cosmetology students jump for joy over the opportunities ahead and show that you can participate
in extracurricular activities and attend EVIT!
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Aesthetics students perform basic facials, facial massage and makeup application during the Skills USA competition.
EVIT students and instructors attended the Phoenix‐Mesa Gateway Airport Open House and talked with prospective students and community members about the Aviation program..
The 7th Annual EVIT Fashion show was held on March 27 in front of a sellout crowd. Second year students competed for more than $5,000 in scholarship money. Congratulations to the winners: 1st place to Aubry Stitt (Corona Del Sol) for "Sky Inspiration," 2nd place to Taylor Corr (Red Mountain) for "British Punk" and 3rd place to AnaMaria Segura (Mesa) for "Columbia."
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The East Campus held a blood drive with United Blood Services. A total of 34 lifesaving donors stepped up to help ensure that blood is available for patients in need. Way to go!
Interior Design students traveled to New York City for an educational yet action‐packed trip. They looked at architecture, visited design colleges such as Pratt Institute, FIT and Parsons
New School of Design, toured Radio City Music Hall and walked the Brooklyn Bridge.
Stay up to date with the latest pictures and events at www.Facebook.com/EVITnews!
Representatives from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) talked with Fire and Law students about career opportunities
in firefighting including being a “smoke jumper” for wildland fires.
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Trip Reduction Program
In a partnership with Valley Metro, the EVIT Trip Reduction Program is designed to reduce single occupant vehicle (SOV) trips to the work site.
If you carpool, vanpool, walk, bike or ride the bus to school you are considered an Alternate Mode User (AMU), and you can register to win quarterly prizes val‐ued at $25.
For more information, or to sign up as an alternative mode user, contact Liz Bortkun at 480‐461‐4160 or e‐mail [email protected].
You can find more information about carpooling at www.sharetheride.com or bus route information at www.valleymetro.com.
General AnnouncementsGeneral Announcements
April Birthdays
3 Henry Faccio 15 Christine Mahoney
4 McKensie Mabry 16 Eugene Ward
5 Eric Perez 19 Cathy Kemper
8 Chelsea McShane 20 Sally Downey
9 Ronda Doolen 20 Terri Pearson
9 Traci Plough 26 Maureen Luessen
15 Randy Baker 28 Jeffrey Agnew
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Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events