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YVC Foundation Names New President
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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The YVC Foundation is excited to welcome Mary Sundquist as the new President of the Foundation Board. Mary brings with her a rich family history of service to the Foundation and College. Her father, William Russell, served as YVC’s President from 1973-1979. He and Marvin Sundquist, Mary’s father-in-law, were original members of the Foundation when it began in 1977. Marvin went on to serve as the Foundation’s president until 2010. In addition, her grandfather-in-law, Ralph Sundquist, provided the initial $140,000 donation to establish the Foundation. “I am honored to serve as President of the YVC Foundation board,” stated Mary Sundquist. “I was a teacher before I retired. I have personal ties with YVC, having received my Elementary Education degree through the collaborative program from Central Washington University and Heritage University on the YVC Campus. However, my stronger tie to YVC is through my family connections to the Board.” Mary Sundquist Mary has served on this board since March 2008. She replaces Glenn Rasmussen who served as the President for the past 10 years. Rasmussen will remain a board member, a seat he has held since 1981.
New I-BEST Accounting Option YVC’s College and Career Readiness division will begin ofering a new Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) Accounting option this spring. I-BEST pairs a professional or technical program with Adult Basic Education courses to provide educational access and support for students to progress further and faster along career pathways. Students enrolling in I-BEST programs, earn a college certifcate that prepares them to work in a high-demand career, increase academic skills while earning college-level credits, and increase their abilities and opportunities for employment in their chosen career feld. “I-BEST programs put students on an accelerated pathway to living-wage jobs in high demand industries in our region,” stated Pathway Coordinator Joe Trenkenschuh. “They provide academic skill-building and support so students can move forward on their educational pathway. Eligible students can access special funding through the Opportunity Grant.” Additional I-BEST programs ofered at YVC include Agriculture, Business Technology, Early Childhood Education, Information Technology, and Nursing Assistant Certifcation.
Aerospace Machining Technology YVC’s Aerospace Machining Technology Program allows students to pursue an associate of applied science (AAS) degree or certifcates in machining technology or computer numerical control (CNC) operation. Students learn the skills required to plan and carry out the operations needed to make aerospace machined products that meet precise specifcations. Course instruction covers blueprint reading, manual machining, computerized machining, metrology, quality control, engineering drawing, CADD and CAM software, as well as CMM programming. “YVC’s program ofers students a well-rounded introduction into the aerospace industry. After completing the two-year AAS program students are able to design their part on a CAD/CAM program, machine the part on CNC machines, and inspect the part using a CMM,” stated Engineering Instructor Rajkumar Raj. The need for skilled workers in manufacturing is expected to grow and the industry is facing a shortage. YVC’s degree and certifcates prepare students for entry-level positions in the manufacturing industry. To learn more visit: www.yvcc.edu/machining. 13 Yakima Valley College
Aerospace Student Lucas Zepeda in Class
