Charlotte Technical Center Newsletter

Charlotte Technical Center 18150 Murdock Circle Port Charlotte, FL 33948 941-255-7500

Bernard A. Duffy Director DeeLynn Bennett Assistant Director

www.charlottetechcenter.net ‘Kaleidoscope’ August 2014 • Issue 5 Published Five Times Per Year Charlotte Technical Center Charlotte County Public Schools 1445 Education Way Port Charlotte, FL 33948-1052

AUGUST 2014

A Message from the Director

I am very excited about the start of the 2014-15 school year at Charlotte Technical Center. I am truly blessed to be part of a unique

and wonderful learning institution that, each day, provides wonderful learning opportunities for our high school and adult students.

This summer has been very busy at CTC, as we prepare for a new group of students to join us.

I am extremely excited about the upcoming school year. We will, once again, have the opportunity to work together to provide the

best possible delivery of service to our students and our community. This will include: • Updating and modifying our Student Success Plan.

• Continuing to look at student and school data and let it drive what we do each day, both in and out of the classroom.

• Continuing to increase, upgrade and improve our knowledge and use of technology in the classroom and school, as a whole.

• Beginning preparation for the 2016 COE (Council on Occupation Education) visit.

• Continuing to market existing programs and grow new programs based on interest, need and career opportunities in our community.

CTC continues to be the pace-setter in the programs that we offer our high school and adult students. I wish to continue to work

closely with our CTC Advisory boards, community organizations, CTC staff and CCPS district staff to take what we do at CTC to the next level of excellence and customer service.

The staff and I will continue to work hard and keep teaching and learning a top priority for all at Charlotte Technical Center.

Please do not hesitate to call any of us if you need assistance. I welcome the opportunity to meet and visit with you. If you are in the neighborhood, please feel free to stop by!

Sincerely, Bernard A. Duffy, Director

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Charlotte Technical Center is to provide an effective, innovative technical education preparing students to enter, advance, and succeed in the workplace.

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CTC General Information Website: www.charlottetechcenter.net Phone:

941-255-7500 Fax:

941-255-7509

Address: 18150 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 Hours of operation: 7:00a.m – 9:00p.m. Mon., Tues., Wed., and Thurs.

7:00a.m – 3:30p.m. Friday

Operated under the authority of Charlotte County Public Schools. Opened in August of 1980.

Certifications •

Accredited by/through: Council on Occupational Education State of Florida, Florida Board of Nursing (Practical Nursing and Nurse Assisting)

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Commission of Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (Dental program)

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Veterans Benefits and Assistance (Financial Aid)

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Approved by: State of Florida, Florida Board of Cosmetology (Cosmetology program)

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Certified by: National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (Auto program)

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Provides career training for students 16 and over and for dual enrollment high school students from Charlotte County high schools.

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Ability to Benefit: students 16 or older who have not earned a high school diploma or GED may be admitted to CTC except for Dental Assisting and Practical Nursing programs.

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Teachers are certified by the State of Florida or the School Board of Charlotte County and are required to have a minimum of 3 years experience in their field.

CTC Businesses Cosmetology Phone 941-255-7510 Accepts calls for appointments: M-F 8:30a.m. – 1:30p.m.

PLUS (2nd Tuesday of each month 12:30pm. – 7p.m.).

Papa G’s Café Open for Lunch M – F 10:50a.m. – 12:10p.m.

Open Thursday’s for Family Night Dinner from 5:30-7:30p.m.

Weekly menu available on CTC website Monday of every week. Most meals $5 - $6 Breaktime Café Open daily M – F from 7:15a.m. – 3:15p.m.

Automotive Phone 255-7500, x163 to arrange appointment. Services include: oil change ($24.95), wheel alignment, tire rotation, etc. Costs dependent upon service provided.

To download a pdf version of this newsletter, go to www.academypublishing.com/schools/charlottetech/charlottetech.php

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Charlotte Technical Center Dual Enrollment Faq’s What programs are open to high school students?

When to apply for Dual Enrollment?

Aerospace Technology

during their high school’s regular course registration dates (usually in Jan. – Feb).

Automotive Service Technology

High school students are encouraged to apply to CTC for the upcoming fall enrollment

Aviation Maintenance

How to apply for Dual Enrollment?

Baking & Pastry

Building Construction Technologies

link and then click the “Apply to CTC” link.

Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts

Students apply online at www.charlottetechcenter.net and click the “High School Students”

Computer Systems Technology

How are students selected?

Cosmetology (Full-time Seniors Only)

Criminal Justice Operations

criteria which include: academic course history, grade point average, test scores, attendance

Dental Aide (seniors only)

record, and faculty recommendations. Selected students are required to complete and return

Digital Design

CTC registration materials and attend an Orientation Session. Parents are encouraged to attend

Drafting Technologies

the Orientation Session as well.

Early Childhood Education

CTC selects high school students for dual enrollment in the spring based on specific program

Firefighting 1 - Partnered with Englewood

Is transportation provided?

Fire (Seniors Only)

Emergency Medical Responder

Schools. A shuttle bus is available for morning CHS and LBHS that will return them to their school

Game Simulation & Animation/Programming

after class. Students from PCHS walk since we are next door. Afternoon students from all CCPS

Health Sciences 1 & 2 (PCHS midday)

high schools may acquire a bus if they are in approved CCPS transportation areas. Parking passes

Administrative Office Specialist

are available if students choose to drive. Students are responsible for their own transportation in

Patient Care Technician

any programs that require them to be off campus such as clinicals and internships.

Practical Nursing

Bus transportation is provided for students who attend any of Charlotte County Public High

What are the costs?

There is no cost to high school students for tuition, textbooks, and lab fees. Students are

responsible for uniform costs and any required background checks or health requirements for specific programs.

For additional questions call Barbara McCauley, ext. 179

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CTC offers NEW programs for August!

August 11th in the evening from 5:00 – 9:30.

based applied learning that contributes to the

This program is open to post-secondary

academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning

students and designed to prepare students for

and problem-solving skills. The student

employment as pharmacy technicians SOC 29-

also develops general employability skills,

2052. This program offers a sequence of courses

technical skills, occupation-specific skills, and

that provides coherent and rigorous content

knowledge of all aspects of the Information

aligned with challenging academic standards

Technology. The curriculum is online and

and relevant technical knowledge and skills

is supplied through the Cisco Networking

needed to prepare for further education and

Academy. The prerequisite required for this

careers in the Health Science career cluster;

program is the CompTIA A+ certification.

provides technical

proficiency, and

The Administrative Office Specialist

includes competency-based applied learning

course is a 1050 clock hour program and will

that contributes to the academic knowledge,

begin on August 18th. This program will be

higher-order reasoning and problem-solving

offered to both secondary (dual) and post-

Patient Care Technician Network Support Services Pharmacy Technician Administrative office Specialist Construction Science Technology

skills, work attitudes, general employability

secondary students and will be offered during

skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific

the day. Secondary students can earn up to 9

skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the

elective credits once this program is completed.

Health Science career cluster.

Post-secondary students will attend from 7:45 –

The Building Construction Technology

3:00. Secondary students will attend either the

course is a 1050 clock hour program and will begin

morning session (7:45 – 9:25) or the afternoon

The Patient Care Technician course is

on August 18th. This program will be offered to

session (12:45 – 2:25). This program prepares

a 600 clock hour program and will begin on

secondary (dual) students during the 2014-15

students to use business software to learn office

August 18th. This program will be offered to

school year. Secondary students can earn up to 9

procedures. Students earn valuable Microsoft

both secondary (dual) and post-secondary

elective credits by completing this program. This

Office certificates as well as being able to intern

students and will be offered during the day.

program prepares students for employment or

in a local office prior to graduation.

Secondary students can earn up to 6 elective

advanced training in the building construction

credits once this program is completed. Post-

industry. This is a hands-on program including

participants opportunities to earn industry

secondary students will attend from 7:45 –

instruction in carpentry, framing, masonry,

certifications that will allow them the option

3:00. Secondary students will attend either the

roofing, cabinetry, plumbing, electrical and

to enter into the working world or continue

morning session (7:45 – 9:25) or the afternoon

HVAC. Students prepare for certification by the

their education at another post-secondary

session (12:45 – 2:25). This program is designed

National Center for Construction Education and

institution as a degree seeking student with

to prepare students for employment as advanced

Research (NCCER).

articulated credit. Charlotte Technical Center

cross trained nursing assistants (patient care

The

technicians), health care technicians, patient

course is a 1050 clock hour program and

Bonnie

care assistants, nursing aides and orderlies,

will begin on August 18th.

specialist at 255 – 7500, ext. 191 or by email at

home health aides or allied health assistants.

open to post-secondary students.

Students

Bonnie.holbach@yourcharlotteschools.net OR

This program offers a broad foundation of

who are interested in this program will

Barbara McCauley, Secondary career specialist

knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional

attend class from 7:45 – 3:00. The Network

at 255-7500,

role of the nursing assistant, for both acute

Support Services program offers the student

mccauley@yourcharlotteschools.net.

and long term care settings. Students complete

technical knowledge and skills needed to

clinical hours in participating assisted living

prepare for further education and careers in

best educational career and technical programs

facilities in the community. Transportation to

computer technology and network support

in southwest Florida and will work to help you

clinical is not provided.

services positions in the

be successful in whatever career program you

The Pharmacy Technician course is a

Technology. The program provides technical

select. Please contact us!

1050 clock hour program and will begin on

skill proficiency, and includes competency-

Deelynn Bennett, Assistant Director

Charlotte Technical Center is proud to announce the addition of the following new programs:

Network

skill

Support

Systems

This course is

Information

All of the above programs will give

has something to offer everyone! Please contact Holbach,

Post-Secondary

career

ext. 179 or by email at Barbara.

We pride ourselves on bringing you the

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VISIT OUR NEW WEB SITE – www.charlottetechcenter.net Financial Aid Information •

Florida Resident Tuition Is: $2.92 Per clock hour

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FLORIDA NON- RESIDENT TUITION IS: TBA

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Enrollment is per semester.

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There is a five day drop/add period after the start of the semester.

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Use the CTC website for financial aid information and links.

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Federal Financial Aid website is: www.fafsa.ed.gov

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Federal Financial Aid phone number is: 1-800-4-fed-aid (1-800-433-3243)

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Federal Financial Aid takes phone calls from 8:00am-midnight

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CTC federal school code is: 016165

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Once on the FAFSA sight, apply for a pin number, go to pin site indicated on page

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Print out worksheet

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NEW - Use IRS retrieval tool. It will make the financial aid application much easier and faster to process student. If student is classified as (dependant), they will need parents’ information. Again, use IRS retrieval tool.

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Programs fewer than 600 clock hours are not eligible for Pell Grants.

ADDITIONAL FUNDING

Charlotte County Residents Sarasota County Residents DeSoto County Residents

Career Source Southwest FL

Career Source Suncoast

Career Source Heartland

1032 Tamiami Trail, Unit 9

897 E. Venice Avenue Rm 112

2160 Northeast Roan Avenue

Port Charlotte FL 33953

Venice FL 34285

Arcadia FL 34266

(941) 235-5900

(941) 486-2682

(863) 993-1008

For additional questions call Tobe Cookingham, ext. 109

A few spots are left!

We need you!

Advertise in the CTC Kaleidoscope! This is a wonderful way for your company to get community recognition and exposure, and at the same time help support your local schools!

Sandra Oakes • 941-255-7500 Charlotte Technical Center

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Adult Programs Offered Automotive Service Technology Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts Computer Systems Technology Cosmetology Dental Assistant Digital Design Drafting Technologies Network Support Services Early Childhood Education Administrative Office Specialist Patient Care Technician Pharmacy Technician Practical Nursing

Steps for Adult Enrollment at CTC •

You must be 16 years old or older and withdrawn from high school.

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Go to CTC website: www.charlottetechcenter.net to review the programs available, costs and admission dates.

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Practical Nursing and Dental Assisting Programs are required to go through an application process that can be found at www.charlottetechcenter.net

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Prepare for the basic skills admissions assessment (TABE) by practicing with the available prep web sites provided in the “Testing Center” section of the CTC website.

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Be aware that you must meet the Florida Residency Requirements in order to receive state supported Florida resident rates.

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A semester payment of tuition, insurance, registration, and lab fee is due upon enrollment.

To apply for a PELL grant: www.FAFSA.ed.gov. Use your previous year’s Tax return. Enter CTC code: 016165.

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If needed take the TABE test and review results with the Admissions Counselor to determine readiness for your chosen program. Start remediation in the Adult Learning Center if necessary.

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Complete registration paperwork with Admissions Counselor and make payment at CTC bookstore.

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Purchase your uniform and books before the first day of school. Complete any preadmission testing if required for your program (Health Sciences).

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Attend the mandatory student orientation before the start of class.

Health Science Application Process

Practical Nursing and Dental Assisting Application Process will be underway September

1, 2014 through October 31, 2014 for January classes. Applicants will be selected by November 2014. Class starts January 2015. Application available online at: www.charlottetechcenter.net under “Adult Programs”, “Practical Nursing”.

For additional questions, call BJ Holbach, ext. 191.

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SkillsUSA At CTC

Testing Center TABE TEST

TABE is not required if:

the SkillsUSA program for the 2014-15 school year. This means that

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Your program is less than 450 hours

every student in every program will be able to benefit from the SkillsUSA

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You have a college degree

employability skills curriculum. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students,

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You have taken the TABE within the last 2 years

teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America

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If you reach TABE equivalents from Wonderlic, PERT, Gain, SAT,

has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student to excel. SkillsUSA

ACT, College Board Accuplacer, Grade 10 FCAT Reading in the last

is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college

two years. You may present your scores to see if you are exempt

students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service

from the TABE.

occupations, including health occupations and for further education.

Testing accommodations are available for students with proper

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and 53 state and territorial associations. Combining alumni and

The TABE test is given in the Resource Center in Building A. It will take

lifetime membership, the total number served this year is more than

approximately 3 hours. Appointments are required.

350,000. SkillsUSA has served more than 11.6 million members since its founding in 1965.

TABE test dates and times are on the sign up sheets. The sign up sheets G:\Student Services Admissions\Common

Work\TABE Test Schedule

Membership: More than 300,000 students and advisors join SkillsUSA annually, organized into more than 17,000 sections

documentation and must be approved prior to testing.

are located on server:

Charlotte Technical Center will be a 100% participation school for

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Mission: SkillsUSA’s mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.

Must bring photo ID and $20 cash

SkillsUSA is an applied method of instruction for preparing America’s

GED TEST

high performance workers in public career and technical programs.

It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership,

Eligibility Requirements •

18 years of age or older

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Not enrolled in high school

teamwork, citizenship and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communications skills.

It emphasizes total quality at work including high ethical standards,

Note: Sixteen and seventeen year olds from Charlotte County must have an age waiver.

superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of

Please have them contact the Academy at 255-

work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding of the free-enterprise

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system and involvement in community service.

GED STEPS •

Step One: Take the TABE test.

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Step Two:

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administrators served as professional SkillsUSA members and

Work in the Adult Learning Center until they pass

the GED ready test. For

advisors. More than 600 business, industry and labor sponsors

class information contact the Adult

actively support SkillsUSA at the national level through financial aid,

Learning Center at 941.255.7555 •

Note: An adult can challenge the GED if they feel they are ready.

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Step Three: Register and schedule to take the GED by visiting: www.GED.com Total cost: $128 ($32.00 per module)

GED TRANSCRIPTS Go to ged.fldoe.org

PARAPRO TEST

Partners: In 2014, more than 16,000 teachers and school

in-kind contributions, and involvement of their people in SkillsUSA activities. Many more work directly with state associations and local chapters.

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Programs: national

SkillsUSA competitions

programs in

include

which

local,

students

state

and

demonstrate

occupational and leadership skills. At the annual national-level SkillsUSA Championships, over 6,000 students compete in 99 occupational and leadership skill areas.

Parapro Test Fee is $65 paid in cash. Must have a valid ID. Must call to

SkillsUSA programs also help to establish industry standards for

schedule an appointment.

job skill training in the lab and classroom, and promote community

For more information call Linda Diff at (941) 255-7500 ext. 197 or Sandy Thomas at ext. 120.

service. SkillsUSA is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and is cited as a “successful model of employer-driven youth development training program” by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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