CUYAHOGA VALLEY CAREER CENTERFall 2014 In Partnership With...

CVCC Mission: To Prepare Youth and Adults to Enter, Compete and Advance in an Ever-changing Work World

RAMTEC...(Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyEducation Collaborative) for a World Class Training Lab

Supercharging the expertise of a skilled Ohio workforce, the state

of Ohio, through the Straight A Grant program, awarded CVCC $1.5 million to upgrade its manufacturing program. Grant money will be used to purchase updated computerized numerical con-trol (CNC) equipment, install industrial robots and renovate training facilities in the Machine Technology program.

According to CVCC Supt. Dr. Celena Roebuck, the project’s objective is to fulfill unmet workforce needs.

“We have manufacturing and engi-neering jobs in Ohio, but we need a larger and better skilled pool of work-ers to fill them,” said Dr. Roebuck. “We hope to attract younger students seeking world class training facilities and careers offering ample opportuni-ties as well as adult students who seek career changes or updated skills.”

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Nordonia Grad Places4th in National Competition

E ric Claren worked his way up in SkillsUSA com-

petition, advancing to first place at the state level, thus the chance to compete at the national level. This sum-mer, Eric (pictured) took that chance and placed fourth in the Power Equipment Technology category at Skills USA nationals, reported his instructor Jerry Koenig. Mr. Koe-nig accompanied Eric to Kansas City, where the competition took place, in late June. A recent graduate of Nordonia Hills, he is now employed with a pavement contractor.

Also progressing to SkillsUSA Nationals was Public Health & Safety senior Randy Dudas of Brecksville-Broadview Heights, who took part in the Firefighter Challenge. Three other students − recent graduates Danielle Bunjevac

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Partnership Opportunities: If you or your company would like to partner with CVCC, contact Executive Director Joseph Dannemiller at 440.746.8320 or jdannemiller@cvccworks.edu.

Adult Ed Upcoming Courses & Programs:u CPR Trainingu Machine Technologyu Belly Dance & Yoga

Cost-saving Measures Bring FinancesBack in Black

Enrollment Snapshot

Valley Inn Open;Find coupon inside

COMING EVENTSu Video Game Design & Digital Animation Workshops for Students start Oct. 4

u College Night Oct. 8 Visit with 135-plus college reps

u College & Career Planning Nov. 5

u Craft Show Nov. 8

u Cleveland Clinic Food Labeling Presentation Nov. 11

www.cvccworks.edu

440.526.52008001 Brecksville Rd.Brecksville, OH 44141

CVCC Receives National High Schools That Work AwardCuyahoga Valley Career Center received the Platinum Achievement Award from High Schools That Work (HSTW), a national organiza-tion providing direction for schools to improve academic and career-technical instruction. CVCC is one of only 21 schools nationwide to achieve the highest level of this award. Criteria include students attaining assessment, readiness and curriculum completion goals.

This Fanuc R2000iB robot in a mechatronics automation train-ing cell is an example of what may be installed in the Machine Technology facility. Fanuc’s Certified Education CNC Training program, in which students write their programs using 3D solid model animation, may be incorporated into the curriculum. (Photo courtesy of RAMTEC Archives)

P osting a P latinum P erformance

Volume 9, Issue 1

CVCC: YOUR COLLEGE & CAREER

CONNECTION!

catalyst newsletter

ADULT EDUCATION/CVCC

The Cuyahoga Valley Career Center affirms that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, military status, ancestry, religion, age, genetic information and/or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity conducted under its auspices. This shall extend to employees therein and to admission thereto. Inquiries concerning the application of this policy may be referred to the Superintendent or designated coordinator. This policy shall prevail in all Board policies concerning school employees and students. The Board of Education has designated an administrator to carry out these policy statements and shall be responsible for compliance within these designated areas. Complaints, questions or requests for information regarding Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (gender), Section 504 (disability) should be directed to: Mr. Paul Smith, Title VI Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator.

Visit our website, www.cvccworks.edu, and click on the gold box:“E-Newsletter & Alerts” to receive the catalyst in your in-box.

Marcella Grande, Editor and Layout ArtistCuyahoga Valley Career Center

Board of Education

Heidi Dolezal, President, North RoyaltonKathleen Mack, Brecksville-Broadview HeightsFrank Mahnic Jr., Cuyahoga HeightsChris Kitson, Garfield HeightsLynne Laski, IndependenceJim Virost, Nordonia HillsClaudia Hower, RevereMark Curtis, TwinsburgSteve Shebeck, Twinsburg

AdministrationCelena Roebuck, Ed.D.Superintendent

Paul SmithTreasurer,Business Manager

Serving the School Districts of:Brecksville-Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga Heights, Garfield Heights, Independence, Nordonia Hills,North Royalton, Revere and Twinsburg

American HeartAssociation CPR Classes

BLS Heartsaver AED Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6 to 9 p.m.

BLS Healthcare Provider Refresher Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BLS Healthcare Provider Basic Saturday, Nov. 15 , 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

To register, click here or call 440.746.8125.

Take advantage of the new features offered by Windows 8.1. Whether

you’re new to Windows 8 or moving on from Windows 8 to 8.1, this class, starting Oct. 14, is for you. You’ll learn how to use the multimedia features for photos, music and videos and how to manage windows and folders, sort and filter files, run programs and manage security set-tings. Register by calling 440.746.8230 or visiting http://cuyahogavalley.augusoft.net.

Liz Walton, Director/Adult Education

ed2go, a provider of online courses through CVCC, offers more than 300 regular online

classes and more than 75 Online Career Train-ing Programs. Classes start monthly − the third Wednesday of every month − and run for six weeks.

You can work anywhere at any time. Each high-quality course includes comprehensive lessons, quizzes and discussion areas. Instructors pace

learners, answer questions and facilitate discus-sions. Visit www.ed2go.com/cvccworks to get started. The courses have been very popular with Adult Ed students.

The Online Career Training Programs start any time. Courses run for six months, with a six-month extension if needed. Many programs include indus-try certification exams. Internship opportunities are available for select programs, which are entirely Web-based, with expert instructors providing office hours. For more information, contact Ken Hudiak at khudiak@cvccworks.edu or 440.746.8210.

For information on all Adult Education programs, call 440.746.8230, or visit the Adult Education page of www.cvccworks.edu.

Online Courses so Convenient, You Could even Wear Your Jammies

CVCC is an authorized testing center for the public. Test to obtain your certification as an: Adobe Certified Associate, Micro-soft Office Specialist (MOS), Internet Core Computing (IC3) specialist and Autodesk Certified User. Contact Ken Hudiak about fees and exam schedules at 440.746.8210 or khudiak@cvccworks.edu.

CVCC is an Authorized Certiport Testing Center

Fun, Leisure, Hobby Courses Start SoonMeet new friends, master a few talents, learn new skills and have fun with these upcoming Adult Educa-tion courses. To register, visit the Adult Education page of www.cvccworks.edu.

u Holiday Quick Breads & Pumpkin Rolls u Belly Dance Fusion u Latin Dance u Beginning French u Digital Pho-tography Photo Projects u Yoga u Shopping Safety: Self Defense for Women

See what Windows 8.1 CanEnable Your Computer to Do

CVCC is a provider

of specialized online

courses through ed2go.

Evening Cosmetology Salon to Re-open in October

Our current class of Adult Education Cosmetology stu-dents will begin accepting evening appointments in October. To make an appoint-ment, please call 440.746.8145.

Machine TechnologyCourses Start Monthly

CNC, Lathe, Milling and Grinding courses begin the first Tuesday of each month, meeting Tuesdays, Wednes-days and Thursdays, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. To determine placement in the program, prospective students must contact program coordinator Richard Haines at rhaines@cvccworks.edu or 440.746.8325.

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National Competition ... from page 1

of Brecksville-Broadview Heights and Huemeesha Graves of Garfield Heights, and current senior Tetyana Shevchuk of North Royalton − also attended national competition sponsored by HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), where they competed in the cat-egories of Dental Terminology, Healthy Lifestyles and Extemporaneous Speech respectively.

Recent Revere graduate Kathryn Fenton of Graphic Im-aging Technology also qualified for SkillsUSA national competition but was unable to attend.

In late spring, current senior Jeremy Kelzenberg of Gar-field Heights placed ninth in Business Professionals of America (BPA) national competition related to his studies in Programming & Software Development.

An icy reception...Many students in CVCC’s programs, including the Adult Ed nursing program and the High School Dental Assisting and Public Health & Safety programs, and CVCC administrators (see CVCC’s Facebook page) accepted the ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Ice Bucket challenge fundraiser in the beginning of the school year. Pictured are Medical Administra-tive Specialist students, led by their instructor Lisa Clements (third from the right).

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invites you to Buy-One-Get-One Lunch FREE not to exceed $10 in valueVisit www.cvccworks.edu for the menu.

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Following two years of deficit spending, CVCC is pleased to report that FY2014 saw a return to oper-ating in the black, financially, said Supt. Dr. Celena Roebuck.

“Continued expenditure reductions allowed for CVCC to complete the 2013-14 year in the black, but we remain conservative in our spend-ing, because our revenue is not what it has been in the past,” she added, citing initially sharp declines in property tax revenue.

Dr. Roebuck stated that the entire faculty and staff has made and con-

tinues to make great sacrifices to keep expenses reduced and the budget in check.

Last year, employees agreed to a three-year freeze on base salaries and step increases and increased employee contribu-tions to health care premiums for full-time staff. In addition, over the past three years, the staff has been reduced by nearly 20 percent largely due to attrition.

For more details, contact School Treasurer Paul Smith at 440.526.5200.

Expenditures - $13,014,276 millionRevenue - $14,138,056 million

It’s Official: CVCC’s Finances are ... drum roll please ... “Back in Black”

School Year 2013-14

Salaries - 49%

Benefits - 18%Services to memberdistricts - 12%

Purchased Services -11%

Equipment - 1%Supplies - 3%Other - 3%Transfer &

Advances - 4%

Local - 72%State - 24%

Other- 4%

Snapshot: 10-yearHigh School Enrollment

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Dr. Roebuck explained how the grant dol-lars will be used: “Of the $1.5 million, $1.1 is earmarked for upgraded computerized numerical control equipment, a new 3-D printer, Motoman, VEX and FANUC robotic equipment and Amotrol portable learning systems as well as other mobile training devices,” she said.

The remainder of the grant money will be used to train the instructor, reconfigure lab space, give lab interiors a makeover for brighter surroundings and purchase supplies and necessary services to oper-ate the upgraded lab areas. In CVCC’s case, Machine Technology program instructor Richard Parrott will receive the training.

“The project will allow us to move toward automated manufacturing,” Mr. Parrott said. “Most manufacturing facilities’ setup includes technical equipment like robotic arms and programmable motion centers.”

Once Mr. Parrott is trained, his students will have the opportunity to earn additional certifications for their abilities to operate the robotics, controls and other equipment.

“Our students will be more competitive,” he said, adding that the changes will also mean students in his Machine Technology program will work more corroboratively

with students in CVCC’s Engineering Technology and Architecture & Mechanical Design programs.

According to RAMTEC of-ficials, the unfilled jobs in Ohio are in the areas of aerospace & aviation, poly-mers & chemicals, biohealth,

agribusiness & food processing and automotive.

CVCC’s par-ticipation in the RAMTEC grant is part of a statewide initiative led by Tri-Rivers Career Center in Marion, Ohio. This project helps the entire state increase its national foothold in the manufacturing industry.

Eight other career centers were also awarded grants to develop and/or upgrade their manufacturing/engineer-ing training facilities through RAMTEC: C-TEC (Career & Technical Education Center of Licking County), Great Oaks Career Center, Miami Valley Career Center, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, Penta Career Center, Pioneer Career Center, Portage Lakes Career Center and Tolles Technical Center.

Architects are working on schematic drawings for the com-petitive bid solicitation in early winter, said Dr. Roebuck.

For more informa-tion on CVCC’s High School and Adult Ed Machine Technol-ogy programs, call 440.526.5200 or visit www.cvccworks.edu.

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Parents and students visit new equipment at one of the RAMTEC-based facili-ties funded by the Straight A Grant. Pictured is a Lincoln Electric Welding sta-tion with Fanuc ArcMate 100iB robot. (Photo courtesy of RAMTEC Archives)

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You’ve been downsized, now what?Career Exploration instructor Karen Mose-ley (pictured) of CVCC’s Adult Education can help you figure out your next move or your next career. Karen specializes

in purposeful career planning strategies.

During a two-and-a-half-hour session, you will complete a career assessment, explore online tools and clarify your goals. Two weeks following your initial session, you will meet with Karen to review and interpret your results and utilize assignments to create an effective Career Roadmap.

The goal is to plan, research and orches-trate your very own career opportunity. Karen Moseley has served adults in the career counseling/career development

field at the college level for more than 30 years. The course will give you the direction and focus to begin planning your next career.

The next scheduled Career Planning course is Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Please contact Karen at 440.746.8254 or kmoseley@cvccworks.edu for other avail-able appointments.

“The project will allow us to movetoward automated manufacturing...

Our students will be more competitive.”- Richard Parrott

CVCC Machine Technology instructor

Ohio Manufacturing Datau The National Association of Manufac turers stated, “88% of the manufac turers are having difficulties finding qualified workers.”

u Ohio is 3rd in the U.S. for manufactur ing output and workforce and 2nd in the U.S. for the automotive industry. - Source: RAMTEC

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College ClassesClose to Home

Visit the CVCC page of Tri-C’s website to check for the latest postings of courses that will next be offered at CVCC’s Brecksville campus: www.tri-c.edu/campuses/cvcc/Pages/default.aspx.

Tri-C Courses Taught on the CVCC Campus.

* Registration required SEPTEMBERThe Valley Inn is open for the season. Hours/days of operation: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday thru Friday, last seating at 12:30 p.m. Coupon coming in Sept. Catalyst (get on our emailing list to receive). Reser-vations recommended; call 440.746.8293.

OCTOBER10/8 - College Night, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Representatives from 135-plus colleges & universities will answer your questions. Take advantage of this one-stop shopping for high school seniors. FREE event, no registration required.

Video Game Design WorkshopsSaturdays from 9 a.m. to noon - sessions individualized for grades 4-6 and 7-9.$15 fee/session, includes snack. Students will use GameMaker software version 8.1 to create a take-home game.10/4/14 - Maze Games - grades 4-610/11/14 - Platform Games - grades 4-611/1/14 - Maze Games - grades 7-911/8/14 - Platform Games - grades 7-911/15/14 - Storyboarding & Game DesignWorkshop for grades 7-9

12/13/14 - Create Holiday Game - grades 4-6Click here to register and pay. *

10/18 - Digital Animation Workshops for students in grades 3-6, four Saturdays starting Oct. 18. Enroll in any or all ses-sions, from 9 a.m. to noon. Students will learn digital animation and cartooning, including movie making, 3-D modeling and audio creation. They will create step-by-step digital pictures, with free drawing tools, which will be turned into charac-ters and cartoons. Finished products will be posted online in an animation format. $15 fee/session, includes snack.

10/18 - “Frozen”11/1 - “Surfs Up”11/8 - “Hungry for Hunger Games11/15 - “Star Wars”

Click here to register and pay. * NOVEMBER11/1 - Maze Games grades 7-9: See Video Game Design Workshops under “October.”

11/1 - Surf’s Up - grades 4-6: See Digital Animation Workshops under “October.”

11/5 - College & Career Planning Seminar, from 7 to 9 p.m. - Prepare now for edu-cational and career success! Experts will share valuable tips with parents and teens. Topics: Developing a self-reliant student, creating a solid academic portfolio, earning college credit while in high school, finding the right-fit college, seeking scholarships and financial aid, what to do the last two years of high school. FREE event, click here to register. *

11/8 - Platform Games - grades 7-9: See Video Game Design Workshops under October.”

11/8 - Hunger Games - grades 4-6: See Digital Animation Workshops under “October.”

11/8 - Holiday Craft Show, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Get your shopping done early. Several crafts, artists and vendors lining our huge corridors offer perfect gifts for the special people in your life. If interest-ed in participating as a vendor, email Lisa at ltheodore@cvccworks.edu.

11/11 - Cleveland Clinic Presentation on Food Labeling - Understanding what it really means, 1 to 2 p.m., featuring Beth Czerwony, registered dietitian. Light refreshments. To reserve your space, email melias@cvccworks.edu, or call 440.746.8272. *

Coming Events

CUYAHOGA VALLEY CAREER CENTER: “Your College & Career Connection”

Plan Your Next Event at CVCCCuyahoga Valley Career Center is a perfect location for business and conference meetings, offering conference rooms, an expo area, catering and FREE parking. At our convenient location, equipment and technol-ogy are available whether the event is for 7 people or 700. Contact Kathy Grubb at kgrubb@cvccworks.edu or call 440.746.8269. For more infor-mation on fees, visit our website (see “Community Services”).

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