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OPINION: One really great professor can make all the difference in choosing your career.
taking the helm: OCC’s new president began her term July 1.
Dr. Cindy Crabill says she is glad to be in Central New York, a strong, educationoriented community. To read more see page 6.
As job markets evolve due to new technology, a new crop of college majors for students interested in these new opportunities has grown.
“He demanded a lot from his students, but what they got in return for fulfilling his demands was much more than they gave.”
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Major dilemma
Helping students choose the right course of study Picking a college major is a big step for young students. Though many adults eventually find themselves working in fields that have little to do with their college majors, many more spend their entire careers in the same field they chose to major in way back in their college days. Choosing a major is a decision that ultimately rests on the shoulders of the students who must consider a host of factors before committing to a specific field of study. But parents can still help their children, whether those kids are already enrolled in college or college-bound, as they make such an important decision that could very well affect the rest of their lives.
Encourage patience.
Today’s college students and college-bound youngsters are living in a world that’s significantly different than the one their parents or even older siblings might have encountered. Global and domestic unemployment rates remain high, and technology is changing the way many industries conduct business. But students trying to pick a major should avoid picking one too quickly. Just because a certain field is experiencing job growth does not mean that field is ideal for all students. Encourage kids to be patient when choosing a major so they can find the field that’s right for them, and not just the major they feel will produce the best job prospects.
Suggest a double major.
Today’s college students may lean on their parents for advice as they attempt to choose a college major that will help them improve their job prospects after college.
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Source: collegeboard.org. These numbers are based on published tuition costs, not what students actually end up paying out of their own pockets. There can be a big difference between those two numbers, thanks to financial aid.
Many of today’s students are fully aware of the difficult job market and the cost of a college education. As a result, such students want to choose a major they feel will put them in the best position to land a well-paying job after college. That’s a smart strategy, but it’s also one that overlooks the joy of studying a subject you are passionate
about. Parents can simultaneously encourage kids to be smart about their job prospects and pursue their passions by suggesting a double major. For example, if your child has a love of art but understands the difficulty in earning a See majors, page 3
Engineering your future
Six of the 10 college majors with the highest salaries for new graduates have something to do with engineering. So says a survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which notes that computer engineering majors earned the top spot with an average starting salary of $70,400 for graduates who finished school in 2012. Chemical engineering majors came in second with an average starting salary of $66,4000, while computer science majors, with average starting salaries of $64,400, came in third. The NACE salary survey relied on information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States Census Bureau and Job Search Intelligence, a compensation management firm. In addition to computer science, the survey, which examined starting salaries for new graduates in more than 90 fields of study, found that finance, construction science/management and information sciences and systems were the only majors outside the field of engineering to crack the top 10.
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It’s time for that big step Summer is the best time to begin college applications by Maria Badami With summer in full swing, rising seniors should be thinking about the college application process. While College Board has delayed introduction of the 2013 – 14 Common Application until Aug. 1, there are many college application steps students can take over the summer. Perhaps most important, students can develop their college list, including schools which they are likely to be admitted (safeties), probable admittance schools, and reach schools. Visiting colleges is a great way to determine which schools are a good fit. While most college students aren’t on campuses over the summer, it is still a good idea to use summer vacation to attend information sessions and tour as many schools as possible. Students should schedule as many interviews as possible. Rising seniors can also request letters of recommendation from teachers ( generally 2 required) and high school counselors. Most high school offices have summer hours and will provide students with teachers’ email addresses to make such requests. Students should forward their teachers a list of extracurricular activities or a resume so that recommenda-
tions can include more than academic information. Finally, students should use the “down time” of summer to begin their college essays. While the Common Application is not available until later this summer, College Board has released the long essay options: commonapp.org/CommonApp/Docs/ DownloadForms/2013/EssayAnnouncementFinal.pdf. In addition to the long essay on the Common Application, most schools will have one or two supplemental essays which will be available online at each school’s website after Aug. 1. Have a great and productive summer. MariaBadamiisacollegeconsultantwith College Directions of CNY, 7030 East Genesee St., Fayetteville, NY 13066. For more information: 243-6658; collegedirectionscny.com or collegedirectionscny@gmail.com.
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Forget the village — it only takes one great professor I had a great experience so much from the professors in college. Although being there. on my own for the first time One professor in particular Jennifer was scary at first, I quickly cemented a love of the writgot caught up in campus life ten word for me. Smelling of and found myself not only Momsense cigarettes, with a wrinkled shirt settling in, but embracing all and spotted tie, Charlie Adair post-secondary education had to offer. The was cantankerous but direct in his teachings. journalism program at my alma mater, BufAs a colleague of his stated, “Charlie could be falo State College, is top notch, and I learned short on patience and high on indignation.�
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When I first met him, I was overwhelmed by his presence. He was not only big in stature, but filled a room with his loud, gregarious personality. He demanded a lot from his students, but what they got in return for fulfilling his demands was much more than they gave. He would have pop quizzes based upon the articles in that morning’s Buffalo News. These tests ensured that I not only read the stories that interested me, but every bit of news to be had, from sports to business to the death notices in the paper. He would hold press conferences in class and grade us on the questions we asked. One in particular was with a member of the Seneca Nation at Salamanca, where there had been a question of increasing the leases of non-Seneca landowners on the reservation. Easy enough, I thought, knowing right away what I would ask. “How do you think negotiations with those who lease the land will affect the way the Nation is perceived?� I asked. I don’t recall what the answer to the question was, but I do remember the grade I received: a disappointing C. When I asked him why, Charlie said,
“You used a bulldozer to get a quote,� when I should have used a more delicate way to extract an answer. I’d like to think that I no longer use a “bulldozer� in my dealings with people, but I am sure those who know me would disagree. So, maybe some of his wisdom didn’t stick, but a lot did. His final exams were tough. One interviewing class was just given phone numbers to call for interviews, with no additional information. The students then had to interview whoever answered the phone cold, with no preparation or background information at hand. I think every successful college graduate had a professor who was a great influence on them. For me it was Charlie Adair. I was saddened when I learned of his death in 2000 at the age of 58. I never got to tell him what a great influence he was on me. But I know he would be proud of me and glad that I stuck with doing what I love, much the way he did throughout his own life. So, although college is made up of many experiences, and many influences, for me, at least, it came down to one great professor who guided me toward a profession I love.
Getting Back in the Game Crouse works with SU athletics to present program Aug. 3
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Crouse Golf Classic nets $100k for NICU services These four gentlemen — Syracuse Athletics Team Physician Brad Raphael, MD; SU Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim; SU Football Coach Scott Shafer and SU Head Team Physician Irv Raphael, MD — braved 90-plus degree temps recently at Bellevue Country Club in Syracuse for a great cause: to support the Baker Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Crouse Hospital. Two hundred and twenty-eight golfers took part in the 12th annual Crouse Golf Classic, which raised more than $100,000 for the NICU — the statedesignated regional referral center for neonatal care.
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Syracuse University has a long history of service to veterans. During World War II, SU ranked nationally among leaders in veteran enrollment. In fact, Chancellor William P. Tolley served on the Presidential committee that proposed the original G.I. Bill. SU’s “Uniform Admissions Program” promised a place at SU to everyone entering the service. In the 40s, Quonset huts were erected on campus to house the thousands of veterans who flocked to SU. Supporting veteran education continues with the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) was established to provide the services veterans need while they pursue their education at Syracuse University. Housed at University College, 700 University Avenue, the VRC encompasses a full range of amenities to facilitate access and provide support to those who have served our country. “We want to welcome veterans to Syracuse University, where we believe they will find a quality education that will be beneficial to them as they transition to the next phase of their lives,” says Peg Stearns, director of the Veterans Resource Center. “They bring character and integrity to our campus,” she adds. The VRC staff provides services for the unique issues that affect veterans. Some of these services include: Providing a point of contact for general advising, selecting courses, and exploring education options that meet veterans’ personal and professional goals. Assessing financial aid eligibility, including federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and special opportunity programs. Deployment/redeployment policies governing refunds, incompletes, and re-enrollment for student-veterans who are called to active duty when a semester is already in progress. Veteran-friendly payment policies that meet the needs and restrictions of student-veterans. Child care grant information and assistance in choosing quality child care for part-time undergraduates while attending classes. Promoting access to SU offices that offer special assistance, such as career planning and disability services. Coordinating referrals to community-based services, such as the VA Medical Center and Syracuse Veterans Center. Providing information about campus programs for veterans, including the Whitman School of Management’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities, and the TEDCenter (skills assessment, instructional support, etc.) In addition, a dedicated Veterans Lounge is located on the third floor at UC. Staffed by veterans, the lounge is a place where veterans can gather to study, use the computer, and connect with other veterans. It’s a place to share strategies, information, and support as they adjust to college and civilian life. “We are able to help veterans navigate the benefits they have earned by serving our country,” says Keith Doss, Veterans Advisor at UC. “At Syracuse University, veterans have a network of students and staff who have ‘been there,’ and it is an honor to help them reach their educational goals,” Doss adds. For more information on veteran services at SU, call 443-9378 or visit veterans.syr.edu.
Encourage internships.
An internship is another great way parents can help kids as they decide on a college major. Internships are rarely easy to get, but some firms hire interns who are still in high school. Parents should encourage kids to pursue internships as early as possible. Internships can provide young students with some real-world experience and give them an accurate glimpse into what their professional lives might be like if they choose a particular field of study. Some kids might be encouraged by an internship, while others might realize a given field is not really for them. Either way, the internship can help narrow down the field
of prospective majors for young students.
Let kids know a major isn’t the same thing as a career.
The pressure to choose the right major can be overwhelming for some young students. But parents should let kids know that a major is not the same thing as a career, and many graduates end up working in fields that had little or nothing to do with their majors. For instance, just because a student earns a degree in finance does not mean he or she will end up working on Wall Street. While parents should emphasize the importance of choosing the right major when speaking to their children, they should also let kids know that nothing is ever set in stone. That can help take some of the pressure off students as they make such an important decision.
New majors sprout as job markets evolve Thanks in large part to rapidly changing technology, domestic and international job markets continue to evolve. That’s created a bevy of new college majors aimed at students who want to secure their place in the work force. New majors that might have been unheard of as recently as 20 years ago include computer game design, which allows those with a passion for software engineering to combine that passion with their love of a gaming industry that continues to grow, and health information management, a major that figures to be in demand as many nations cope with aging populations and doctor shortages.
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living as an artist, suggest a double major in art and graphic design. This way he or she has more career options upon graduation but still has the chance to pursue a subject he or she is passionate about while in school.
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Think you’re too old for college? Think again. The face of college life is changing. Today that face has a few more lines and some gray hairs as well. While it’s true some people go right to college after they graduate from high school, a growing number of people are making that decision years — sometimes decades — later. In fact, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, 25 percent of student enrolled in higher education today are over the age of 30. Why are there so many older students in college today? Heather Macknik, Director of Admissions at Bryant & Stratton College explains, “People want to better themselves. They want a better job and a better future, and they understand that education is the key to achieving those goals.” Another reason older students are going to college is because the American economy is changing. Millions of manufacturing jobs have been lost over the past two decades. And sadly, the vast majority of those jobs are not coming back. They’ve been
replaced by jobs in finance, healthcare, technology, hospitality and the legal field. These changes have led growing numbers of older, so-called “non-traditional” students to enroll in college so they can learn the 21st century skills they’ll need to succeed. Macknik continues, “Today, everything that signifies “better,” from the income you earn to the car you drive, means education after high school. Here at Bryant & Stratton College, we like to say that ‘better,’ however you define it, starts in college.” Macknik goes on to say Bryant & Stratton College has developed a series of initiatives to help their students better themselves. They include the following: Employability Core. addition to degree specific classes, every Bryant & Stratton College student takes Employability Core courses designed to help them become career-ready. These courses are part of the College’s Employability Series and help students work on their professional portfolio, job search, inter-
viewing and financial literacy skills. Career-focused education. Bryant & Stratton College offers degree programs in fields that are growing now, like healthcare and hospitality, and that are predicted to continue growing over the next decade. Plus, the College reaches out to local employers on a regular basis to determine what kinds of skills they want their employees to have. Then the College teaches those skills, so you can make a seamless transition from the classroom to the workplace. Small classes. Some people learn just fine with little or no interaction with their instructors. But others (particularly older students) need the personal attention that comes with smaller classes. Bryant & Stratton College has an average teacher-student ratio of 13:1. Degrees in two years or less. Bryant & Stratton College offers Associate degree programs you can complete in just four See Bryant & Stratton, page 8
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Ideally located in the geographic center of the state, Morrisville State College boasts a rural setting with one of the most diverse populations among the SUNY campuses.
the last several years.” Le Beau has been working with the board of directors in the search for a new president and CEO. “We will use a professional search firm if necessary but our local search has proven to be fruitful and don’t anticipate having to go that route,” he said. “There have been many changes in the local banking arena and a person with the talent and background to step in should be available, locally.” The association continues to have a strong eight percent capital ratio and looks forward to continuing to serve its Central New York customers.
Morrisville State College offers a well-balanced college experience The Morrisville advantage is quite simple: an experiential learning environment with a vibrant campus life that leads our graduates to specialized careers or graduate education. Ideally located in the geographic center of the state, Morrisville State College boasts a rural setting with one of the most diverse populations among the SUNY campuses. Our bachelor and associate degree programs are practical in nature within specialized areas in more than 75 different majors. Morrisville is well known for programs in the areas of business and entrepreneurship, agriculture, natural resource conservation and sustainability, hospitality and restaurant management, criminal justice, applied psychology, video-
journalism, equine science and rehabilitation and automotive. Morrisville is a national leader in experiential instruction with action-oriented, interactive learning labs that include a modern automotive building designed to look like a dealership, a fine dining restaurant, a historic barn converted into an ultra-modern design studio, and a multi-million dollar equine rehabilitation center. Our students can expect small classes with real-world experiences from day one - and almost every bachelor’s degree culminates with a full semester-long internship. Programs are structured around students putting to use their See Morrisville State, page 8
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Taking the helm at Onondaga Community College By Farah F. Jadran “I feel like Upstate New York is home.� Having grown up in Albany, coming back to Syracuse is much like a homecoming for Dr. Cindy Crabill, who was named Onondaga Community College’s eighth president and began her term on July 1. In coming home to Central New York, Dr. Crabill says she is glad to be in a strong education-oriented community. Plus, she says the area is “vibrant� in women’s leadership. “This region has so much potential for community college education,� she said. “There are lots of ways we can fulfill that mission to grow K through 12 and higher education and [our] workforce.� Dr. Crabill’s aforementioned mission is a part of obvious demographics in the region that need, want and require continued education. The workforce, not only in CNY, but across the country, is changing at a rapid rate. In order to stay ahead of the field or to catch up in a new career, acquiring more education is a necessity. This “fertile ground� for education in the region, ac-
cording to Dr. Crabill, is in evidence on the OCC campus. “We have the opportunity to have a more intimate experience with education,� she said. “Faculty knows their name right from beginning.� With this setting, Dr. Crabill says OCC faculty is able to bring a special quality and immediacy to the education experience. Dr. Crabill says that community college students graduate at the same rate as students already at four-year colleges and universities. The students’ grade-point averages are just as high as they were prior to transferring to a senior institution. This steady matriculation rate and GPA achievement comes from a “solid faculty,� Dr. Crabill says. OCC faculty keeps a close watch on the curriculum and the opportunity for a smooth transfer. Looking outside of the opportunity to earn an ample education, Dr. Crabill says the chance to graduate from OCC without a lot of debt allows students to save their financial resources for a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Because families are taking notice of the evolving cost structure at the higher education level, community college has become an ideal choice for many.
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Therefore, a bachelor’s, master’s or even a doctoral degree is within a more realistic reach when money is saved in the first two years of college. “People are turning to us out of necessity but afterward, it’s with the sense they made a great decision.� Since she has b een on campus, Dr. Crabill already has an idea of the sensiCHUCK WAINWRIGHT bility that comes Dr. Cindy Crabill with choosing to enroll at OCC. “[Students] knew it would be a smart decision to come here but they didn’t know it would be a good one.� They come for one reason, but they stay and succeed for many other reasons. Dr. Crabill has seen firsthand how going back to school at a non-traditional age can be beneficial for someone and for those around them. When Dr. Crabill was in high school, her mother went back to school for her nursing degree and it all started at Hudson Valley Community College. “I remember watching her and thinking, ‘that’s kind of cool.’� Looking back, Dr. Crabill views her mother’s experience as something that was not just gratifying for her mother but it shifted the entire family and how they viewed higher education. “I’ll never forget that. It keeps me driven on what this institution does for people,� she said, “It changes the dynamics of a family and the future is more prosperous.� With experiences like her mother’s and hearing about current OCC students’ triumphs, Dr. Crabill knows she’s in the right place at the right time. “I have several things that drive me,� she said. “You’ll see evidence of that in my time here.�
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p.m. at S.U.’s Manley Field House and Carmelo Anthony Basketball Center. All professionals who coach or care for high school or college athletes are encouraged to attend the conference, network with colleagues and learn the latest in sports medicine and injury prevention. The program is tailored to athletic trainers and directors; high school and college coaches; primary care and emergency medicine physicians; physical therapists; physician assistants and school nurses. Continuing education credits are available. Presenters include many of the area’s leading sports medicine practitioners, including Irving Raphael, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and partner at RSM Medical Associates who has served as Head Team Physician and Director for sports medicine at Syracuse University for the past two decades, and his son, Brad Raphael, MD, also an orthopedic surgeon and partner at RSM Medical Associates, as well as Assistant Team Physician for Syracuse University Athletics. Joining them on the program will be Dan DiChristina, MD, Head Team Physician for the Syracuse Crunch, orthopedic surgeon and partner at Orthopedics East; Michael Wiese, MD, orthopedic surgeon and partner at Orthopedics East; Syracuse University Athletics Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine, Tim Neal; and Christine Zeika, PA, a provider at Orthopedics East. These well-known experts will cover a variety of prevalent topics in sports medicine, focusing on shoulder, elbow, hip and meniscus injuries, as well as addressing concussion manegement and MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in athletes. The conference will conclude with a tour of the Carmelo Anthony Basketball Center. The program, parking and continental breakfast are free, but space is limited. Participants must register in advance by calling 472-2464 Monday through Friday or online at: crouse.org/sports2013
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 43 is a strong and viable organization that has been in existence for 116 years; has over 1,200 members. Through a collective bargaining agreement, IBEW Local 43 supplies the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), consisting of more than 60 contractors in the Central New York area, with the highest quality of trained and competent electricians, apprentices and technicians. The pride and workmanship that the IBEW Local 43 and NECA exhibit can be observed throughout numerous major construction projects within our 11 county jurisdiction.
The IBEW has an outstanding reputation for being a progressive union and is one of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) largest and fastest growing unions. The IBEW is an organization made up of highly experienced staff for negotiating the best collective bargaining agreements, ongoing labor educational programs to fit the needs of the members, and has an established scholarship program (IBEW Founder’s Scholarship Program) for providing qualified members and their families with the opportunity to help advance in their learning and seek a college education. Over many
years, the IBEW has constantly worked to better wages and working conditions of its members and to create a society in which social justice and human dignity are a reality to all citizens. IBEW protects members by insisting upon a drug free work force, realistic safety standards and opportunities for enhancing theirs skills which leads to an increase in job security and higher wages. Our training program provides technical instruction to all classifications of electricians, as well as, OSHA 10, first aid and CPR. We provide hands-on, state-of-the-art equipment and courses to keep our members up-to-date and See IBEW, page 8
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Submitted are solar panels being installed by IBEW/NECA electricians at the Baker Labs Building of Syracuse University.
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A Tradition of The skilled electricians of the International Brotherhood of Electrical
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Workers, Local 43, and the professional contractors of the National Electrical Contractors Association have performed the highest quality electrical construction in Central New York for more than 100 years.
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Working together, NECA and IBEW Local 43 have developed the power to handle any electrical construction project quickly, safely, and cost effectively. We have developed a convenient directory that gives you the power to quickly locate the contractor best suited to your project’s needs. From new residential construction to large scale industrial installations, we’ll provide the highest level of expertise to meet the challenges your projects present. The directory is organized alphabetically by contractor. At the end of the booklet, you’ll find a user friendly chart listing each contractor’s area of expertise. To obtain your Electrical Contractor Directory, call 451-4278. NECA/IBEW contractors and electricians provide a team approach to problem-solving, innovative techniques, and expertise in the latest technologies through the Central New York Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. When you hire a NECA/IBEW contractor, you can be sure you’ll receive professional service, highly trained, skilled electricians, positive labor-management cooperation, and high safety standards for your project. NECA contractors employ only skilled IBEW electricians who are currently A Tradition of enrolled in or who have completed more than 10,000 hours of classroom instruction and on-the-job training. Qualified applicants are accepted into the five-year Central New York Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) Electrical Training Program. Apprentices are part of the DrugFree Apprenticeship Workforce, and work under the direct supervision of journeyman electricians.
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The National Electrical Contractors Association, The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 43, and the Central New York Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee share a commitment to excellence. That’s why every IBEW Local 43 electrician wears the Certification Cards as proof that they have successfully completed or are currently enrolled in a demanding apprenticeship training program, including over 10,000 hours of classroom instruction and on-the-job training through the Central New York Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. The state of New York doesn’t require electricians to be licensed, so to be sure you’re getting the highest standards of skill and professionalism in the industry, look for the NECA/IBEW Local 43 Certfication card. When you put a A Tradition of Excellence to work on your electrical construction project, you’ll be assured it will be completed on time and on budget, with the highest level of quality and safety.
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Local projects completed by NECA and the IBEW Local 43 include Syracuse landmarks: the Carrier Dome and the Onondaga County Convention Center.
For more information, or to find a professional electrical contractor, contact the Fingerlakes Chapter NECA, Inc. at (315) 451-4278. If you’re interested in a future in the electrical industry, or want to find out the opportunities available to you, log onto www.cnyjatc.org. Those without web access call (315) 546-0221 to receive an information packet in the mail.
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knowledgeable on new codes and the latest technologies. Apprentice electricians serve in a New York state-approved five-year program in which they receive 10,000 hours of on-the-job training, as well as 1,000 hours of classroom instruction. Over the past 10 years, on average, we have placed 25 new apprentices to work in the electrical industry each year. In 2012, our members worked over 1.9 million hours throughout Central New York resulting in one of our most productive years in recent memory; 2013 looks to be as promising. Our end customers lie within the areas of commercial/industrial and residential construction as well as the tele-data field and security and fire protection. Our contractors can rely on employees who are well trained in all aspects of the electrical construction industry. Our members are participants in the “Code of Excellence Program”. This innovative program ensures that customers are 100% satisfied with the union electricians on their job sites. Last but not least, IBEW Local 43 and NECA are involved with various charitable causes throughout the Central New York area. Our organization and its members volunteer their time and provide financial gifts to several worthwhile charities such as: United Way, American Heart Association, Hospice, Hospital Foundations (St. Joseph’s, Upstate Medical Center, Crouse, Community General, Faxston St. Luke’s, St. Elizabeth’s and Cortland), Charity for Children, Onondaga Community College Foundation, Syracuse City School District Educational Foundation, Ryan McMahon Child Advocacy Center, NAACP, and many other worthy charities in our area. We will continue to take an active role in helping out the many respected charities throughout Central New York as we move into 2013 and years to come.
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Check any issue of the Wall Street Journal and you will find coverage of international business involving American and foreign companies. It has become standard coverage for the WSJ and many other media outlets due to the importance of international business. With the business world more and more linked together, international issues are a vital element for every major business. The expansion in technology, especially in transportation and communications, removal of international business restrictions by foreign governments, global competition, cross-national cooperation and agreements, combined with consumers who know about and want foreign goods have fueled the growth of international business. This has resulted in an increasing amount of demand for business people with an education in International Business who know the basic principles of business and management on an international stage. More and more students are opting for the master’s degree in International Business over the standard MBA. They realize it makes them more attractive to a company and the company knows they will be a valuable asset. Demand for the MBA has softened due to the extended recession, giving many prospective students pause as they worry about taking on debt without seeing clear return on their investment. The main difference is that the MBA is more academically focused with a wide set of applications including government and education. The International Business degree is focused on international issues. Now both degrees can be used in the same arenas, but most individuals interested in pursuing a career in business are more likely to select the IB degree. “The IB degree focuses on culture and customs, both really important when compaines merge, or expand to new markets overseas,” said Dr. Dion Daly, chair of the Business Department and assistant professor of business at D’Youville College in Buffalo. “An MBA student doesn’t really get that and in all fairness, it’s not meant to. It’s more a nuts and bolts education of a basic business model.” “There’s a whole list of companies that failed, headed by Walmart who tried to use the American model in a foreign country and did not adjust for the culture and they failed.” D’Youville offers a unique five-year dual IB degree that is direct entry, saves tuition dollars,
and gets the student into the market place sooner. Students with other college credits may be able to enter the program and graduate in three years depending on the number and type of credits they have. Students in their master’s program in IB focus on the international application of the skills they acquire in their business coursework which include foreign language, communication, research, ethics and interpersonal skills. There is an ‘in-the–field’ internship program at D’Youville that students find valuable in both what they learn and the experience they have. A student went to South Africa as part of her internship at Rich Products and had ‘real world’ business involvement. “It was the experience of a lifetime and I learned so much about how business is For more information on the D’Youville International Business program, visit dyc.edu. done outside of the U.S.,” said 1,800 campuses in over 40 countries. Barbara Veres, an IB graduate IB students may also spend time learning of D’Youville. D’Youville has sent students to Hungary, about risk management globally, recruiting the Australia, England, Canada and Afghanistan best team, and economic systems and philosofor internships. Sites include U.S. department of phies. “Our goal is to teach students to be skilled Commerce, Verizon, Walgreens, Sorrento Lac- professionals with exceptional management talis, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Adams knowledge and be able to participate in the global marketplace, said Dr. Dion Daly, acting chair and Mark Hotel, and others. Even for students who want to stay in the area assistant professor business at D’Youville. ”I tell students to do well in your program and there are a number of local companies that are international, such as Moog, Mattel, Rich Products learn another language so you understand the , HSBC, KeyBank, SR Instruments, Multisorb culture and how to phrase things in the business Technologies, Heilman Asia Sourcing of Buf- world.” Daly noted that students in an Internafalo and a number of specialized manufacturing tional Business program are younger and more international. companies dealing internationally. “As the world becomes more connected, inter“In today’s economy, companies are working with vendors from all over the world so national issues are a critical element for each busiknowledge of different countries is valuable,” ness, government, or education institution. From European labor law to cultural issues preventing Daly said. The small, private college has an award win- growth in third world nations to educating the ning ‘Students in Free Enterprise’ (SIFE) team that next group of international managers, the need creates economic opportunities in the local com- for those experienced and knowledgeable about munity by organizing outreach projects that teach global issues has become critical,” according to market economics, entrepreneurship, personal MBA Schools. For more information on the D’Youville Interfinancial success skill, and business ethics. SIFE is an international organization active on more than national Business program, visit dyc.edu.
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energy and creativity toward finding solutions to problems they will face when they go out into the real world. This is because many of the college’s degree programs are run like a business, with a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. Morrisville’s commitment to hands-on learning extends beyond the campus with an internship requirement for more than 95 percent of the student body prior to graduation. In addition, Morrisville offers a well- balanced college experience with literally hundreds of student-run campus activities each year, 16 intercollegiate athletic teams, and more than 40 clubs and organizations to engage our students from their first steps onto campus. Morrisville is a national leader in technology – integrating it into all aspects of campus life. From being the first to implement a completely wireless campus to transforming a historic barn into a 25,000 square-foot architecture design center to building the only publicly accessible equine rehabilitation center in the Northeast, Morrisville State College is moving toward providing a better future for its students. Lauded for its exemplary, innovative and effective community service programs, the college was named to the 2012 President’s Higher Community Service Honor Roll. Learn more about Morrisville State, including new degrees in applied psychology, videojournalism and culinary arts management, by contacting the admissions office at 684-6046 or admissions@morrisville.edu.
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semesters of full-time, consecutive attendance. The bottom line is this: if you want a better life, even if you’re older than the typical college freshman, you can still earn the college degree you need to make it happen. To find out more, just stop by one of Bryant & Stratton College’s local campuses today: In Syracuse on James Street and in Liverpool on Carling Road. Or call 804-4004.