SkillsUSA Recognition 2008
Ocean County– Several OCVTS staff members were recognized at last week’s Board of Education meeting for their outstanding commitment to SkillsUSA.
Toms River Center Principal Craig Coleman; Consumer Office Support Services Instructor Betty Walford-Coleman; Automotive & Diesel Engine Technology Instructor Jerry Salvatore; and Student Services Aide, Gert Silsby were presented with plaques for the tremendous contributions they make to the planning and coordination of the regional SkillsUSA competition, which was held at the Brick Center on February 2nd.
They, along with many other OCVTS staff members volunteer many hours throughout the year to ensure the growth and success of the SkillsUSA program in our district.
Craig Coleman, presented an overview the day’s events, listing the different areas of competition and recognizing the many staff members who contributed their time and talents. He noted that the event has grown each year and that the success of the day is due to the continued support from throughout the district.
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to promote the growth and development of a skilled workforce in America. It provides quality educational experiences in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development.
Pictured here are Gert Silsby; Craig Coleman; OCVTS Board President Nina Anuario; Superintendent William Hoey; Betty Walford-Coleman; and Jerry Salvatore.
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CASUAL FRIDAY FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
Ocean County– Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) recently participated in the “Lee National Denim Day”.
This program, sponsored by Lee Jeans, is one of the largest single-day fundraisers devoted to the fight against breast cancer. Since its inception in 1996, Lee Denim Day has raised over 66million dollars which is used for treatment research and community breast cancer education services nationwide.
On October 5th, OCVTS held its In-Service Professional Development Day at the MATES campus in Manahawkin. All OCVTS staff and faculty were invited to wear their favorite denim jeans and pink shirts. Donations, made that day in excess of $800., were forwarded to the Lee Denim Day foundation.
“Considering the fact that “Lee Denim Day” fell on a day that we were all gathered together (for the In-Service program), it was a great occasion for us to share in the time-honored OCVTS ‘family’ spirit and unite for a great cause.”, commented Nancy Weber-Loeffert, OCVTS Assistant Superintendent.
The fundraising efforts were spearheaded by Quick Print Graphics Instructor Lee Ann Voss, with assistance from Office Support Services Instructor Betty Walford-Coleman, and Cosmetology Instructor Roseann Blanchard.
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OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL OFFERS
FREE SEMINAR ON GROWING TECHNOLOGY
TOMS RIVER –The Adult Education Division of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) is offering a free seminar on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology on Monday April 2, 2007 from 7:00-9:00PM.
GIS technology is a system for capturing, analyzing and managing data which is spatially related to the earth. This technology can be used for homeland security, facilities management, environmental impact analysis, urban planning, cartography, scientific research, sales, marketing and much more.
The free seminar will feature specific applications in law enforcement, real estate and economic development. Participants will see how GIS is used to solve problems in many areas of the economy...
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