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Middle Georgia Technical Institute Economic Development MGT’s Economic Development Department is committed to providing quality training for Middle Georgia business and industry. Training can be developed and tailored for individual businesses upon request. Call 988-6852 to find out how Middle Georgia Tech can keep your business current with today's technology. MGT is offering FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification courses, which include classroom training, all required written tests and the Oral and Practical Examination for the A & P License at the end of the course. The classroom training and the requited written tests are seven days in length. The Oral and Practical Exam will be adminis tered by MGT’s Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME). Each course is limited to ten students. Training '1 classroom lecture! Calculate s rirecl! Certified Customer Service Specialist Program Learn the skills you need to compete for entry level jobs in ser vice, hospitality and retail industries. In CCSS, you will learn modem ideas and approaches to customer service such as: / Critical Thinking Skills / Problem Solving Skills / Skills in Managing the Difficult Customer / Basic Computer Skills / Qualifies for HOPE Grant / Night Classes begin 1/4/00 / Day Classes begin 1/10/00 Call 988-6850 Successful completion of the course guarantees an interview with GEICO MGT marketing student receives SI,OOO Lowe’s scholarship Lowe’s Companies, Inc., the world’s second largest home improvement retailer, and its Warner Robins store recently presented Gwendelvn Nicolas, a marketing student at MGT, a SI,OOO scholar ship. The scholarship program, funded by Lowe’s Educational Foundation, provides work opportu nities for the Lowe’s Scholars who could become permanent employees in later years and future leaders of the companv This year Lowe’s will contribute up to $500,000 to stu dents through this program. With an accompanying job respon sibility at the Lowe’s store, the schol arship program targets students enrolled in i discipline of study rep resented b- Lowe’s stores and its FAA A&P License Possibly obtain college credit for obtaining an FAA A&P License. Embry-Riddle Aeronau tical University, CCAF, Geoigia Military College and others give credit. If tuition assistance is granted, students will enroll and pay their portion of the tuition, then file for tuition assistance. Authorizations for written tests need to be obtained from the FAA prior to Course start. Courses offered and tuition r’Cj are: products/projects. Ms. Nicolas will work at least 10-20 hours per week during the school year at the Warner Robins location. “This was a very tough decision for the selection committee, considering the number of quality applications we received from area students,” said Jeff Ballard, store manager. “Gwendelyn demonstrated excellent academic and leadership skills and was one of the most well-rounded applicants we reviewed." Ms. Nicolas, a Warner Robins resi dent, is in her second year at MGT. She is specializing in marketing and retail management and is an active member of Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX). a student organization that promotes manage ment leadership and marketing skills. EC925 Aviation Airframe $665 EC935 Aviation Powerplant $665 EC936 Airframe and Powerplant S9OO The next class begins Dec. 4, 1999. REGISTER NOW! CLASSES FILL UP QUICKLY! CALL MR. LANE AT 988-6941. American Heart Association As the Community Training Center for the American Heart Association, Middle Geoigia Tech is respon sible for coordinating and offering training and instructor certification for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and CPR Training. Classes are available at Middle Georgia Tech or at locations designated by an organization. All classes meet OSHA requirements. Currently there are 168 affiliated instructors and 17 satellite sites which have issued more than 6,000 cards for ACLS, PAS and CPR. Cost of the classes is as follows: • CPR/First Aid Training $45.00/person • CPR Training $30.00/person • First Aid Training $ 15.00/person • CPR lastructor Training $85.00/person For more information, contact Nita Ham, CTC Manager at 929-6853 or by e-mail at nham@mgti.org. | i i 1 ■ Af J ' '-Hill m j Certified Manufacturing Specialist ENROLL NOW! Learn the skills you need to compete for entry level-jobs in manufacturing. Qualifies for HOPE Grant Next class begins 1/10/00 Call for details now at 988-6850 Successful completion of the course Leads to an interview with m Page 11 Gwendelyn Nicolas, cen ter, is present ed a SI,OOO scholarship fay Jeff Ballard, Manager of the Warner Robins Lowe's Company. Kathy Love, Vice W -! r resident. Instructional/ Student Services is shown on right.