Stafford Technical Center

It’s a Wrap

pbolgioni — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:13:05 +0000

Mary Powell-President of GMP and Lyle Jepson, Director of Stafford Technical Center, and Mike Napolitano-Awesome Graphics with students and instructors from Stafford Technical Center’s Automotive Refinishing & Collision, Digital Arts, Electrical/Plumbing Programs.

Students from Stafford Technical Center have “wrapped” a Toyata Prius donated to the school by Green Mountain Power. The students in Stafford’s Digital Arts Program created the design, and the “wrap” was installed by the students in their Automotive Refinishing & Collision Program with the assistance of Awesome Graphics of Rutland.

On Monday, June 10, at 10 AM, Mary Powell, President and CEO of Green Mountain Power, visited Stafford to celebrate the completion of the project and participate in a photo session with the students and the Toyota Prius.

Green Mountain Power donated the 2007 Toyata Prius to the school in the fall of 2012 for the use of students in the Automotive and Electrical/Plumbing programs as they learn about renewable energy, hybrid vehicles and related industries and technologies.

GMP also donated a solar car charging station, which will be used by the students as they learn how to return energy to the grid and supply energy to local projects. The students assembled the solar array, and electronic components at the school. The Solar array generates enough electricity on average to provide a full charge to the Plug-in Hybrid each day on average.

“The success of our local and regional economy is dependent upon a skilled and well educated workforce, one that is flexible to the changing technological needs of employers. Green Mountain Power is modeling a relationship with Stafford Technical Center that proactively fosters mentoring opportunities for students and shares resources and talent with instructors. We are fortunate to have a partnership with Green Mountain Power,” said Lyle Jepson, Director of Stafford Technical Center.

RAB Meeting Minutes 5-23-13

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RAB Meeting Packet 5-13-13

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Adult Education Spring 13 RAB Report

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Director’s Report 5-17-13

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Regional Advisory Board Agenda 5-23-13

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Regional Advisory Board Minutes 3-14 13

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Pursue Your Passion

dtownsend — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:59:42 +0000

Stafford Technical Center (STC) still has limited openings in several of our program areas. If you are a high school student, entering your sophomore, junior or senior year in the fall of 2013, with a particular career interest or passion, Stafford might be the ideal place for you. You will be immersed in an environment that combines knowledge and applied skills. There will be an opportunity to earn college credits and valuable industry certifications making you an attractive candidate for college and career positions.

The programs that have limited vacancies are Automotive Refinishing & Collision, where students can potentially earn the following certifications and or college credits: DuPont Paint, SIMS Plastic Repair, and S/P2 Safety and Pollution Prevention. Construction Technology: US Department of Labor OSHA 10 hour Safety Certificate and Associated General Contractors of Vermont Program Credential. Forestry, Natural Resources & Horticulture: Earn Game of Logging and OSHA 10 Certifications plus earn up to 9 forestry and natural resource credits from Paul Smith’s College and 6 credits from Unity College. Music Technology: Jazz and Contemporary: Receive up to 6 Fine and Performing Arts credits from Johnson State College and 3 credits from the New England Institute of Art. Recreation, Resort, & Small Business Management: Earn up to 9 credits from Paul Smith’s College, 4 credits from Johnson State College and 3 credits from Community College of Vermont as well as Certification in Customer Service and Sales through the National Retail Federation.

There is still time to enroll. Visit your school guidance counselor or call Stafford at (802) 770-1050. You can also apply online at www.staffordonline.org.

13 Inducted into National Technical Honor Society

pbolgioni — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:39:59 +0000

Stafford National Technical Honor Society Inductees: L-R: Trisha Bush-Public Safety Services (Mill River), Courtney Marsh-Music Technology: Jazz & Contemporary (Mill River), Jackson Smith-Power Mechanics/Welding (Otter Valley)-2012 Inductee, Cassie Ciejko-Culinary Arts (Fair Haven)-2012 inductee, Teresa Isabelle-Recreation, Resort, & Small Business Management (RHS)-2012 Inductee, Josh Pendleton-Video & Multimedia Production(Rutland High School), Samantha Lacz-Health Careers (West Rutland), Brandi Heath-Public Safety Services (Otter Valley), Kristina Shaw-Recreation, Resort, & Small Businesss Management (Rutland High School), Courtney Patterson-Health Careers (Fair Haven), Greg Taran-Digital Arts (Poultney High School), Chelsea Senecal-Cosmetology 1 (Poultney), Megan Lanfear-Digital Arts (Rutland High School), Brenda Corbett-Public Safety Services (Poultney), and Brittany Urbani-Digital Arts (Rutland High School)

Stafford Technical Center inducted 13 students into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) on May 9th, 2013 during a candlelight ceremony in the Rutland High School Theater. The mission of NTHS is to honor outstanding student achievement in career and technical education, promote educational excellence, and help to create strong partnerships with business and industry. These students exemplify the core values of NTHS which are leadership, citizenship, service, honesty, responsibility, skill, and scholarship. Stafford is very proud of these accomplished young people.

2013 Inductees

Trisha Bush-Public Safety Services (Mill River Union High School)

Courtney Marsh-Music Technology: Jazz & Contemporary (Mill River Union High School)

Josh Pendleton-Video & Multimedia Production (Rutland High School)

Samantha Lacz-Health Careers (West Rutland),

Brandi Heath-Public Safety Services (Otter Valley)

Kristina Shaw-Recreation, Resort, & Small Businesss Management (Rutland High School)

Courtney Patterson-Health Careers (Fair Haven Union High School)

Greg Taran-Digital Arts (Poultney High School)

Chelsea Senecal-Cosmetology 1 (Poultney High School)

Megan Lanfear-Digital Arts (Rutland High School)

Brenda Corbett-Public Safety Services (Poultney High School)

Brittany Urbani-Digital Arts (Rutland High School)

Limited Program Openings Available

pbolgioni — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:45:40 +0000

Time is running out. If you are entering your junior or senior year in the fall of 2013, and have a specific career interest, there is still an opportunity to enroll in Stafford Technical Center. There are limited openings in the following programs; Automotive Refinishing & Collision, Construction Technology, Forestry, Natural Resources, & Horticulture, Music Technology: Jazz and Contemporary, Recreation, Resort, & Small Business Management. While enrolled at Stafford you can earn high school credits, college credits, and industry certifications giving you a competitive edge in today’s 21st century workforce. For more information see your school guidance counselor or call Stafford at (802) 770-1050. You can also apply online.