District Bi-weekly Newsletter | May 18, 2023 | Volume 3, Issue 22 |
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Who else feels like they are drinking out of a firehose as we approach the end of the school year?!
Good thing our Firefighting students are well-trained and equipped to fight fires and handle the out-of-control water flow.
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Everybody has a story. Tell us yours!
Tell us about an accomplishment, impactful moment, or interesting story from your world that you'd like to be considered for the next EFCTS newsletter. Have a friend with a remarkable tale? Share this link or submit (with permission) on their behalf.
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Dr. Kimberly Pietsch Miller is the superintendent and CEO of Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools. |
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I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Ft. Benning, an Army post in Columbus, Georgia. The purpose was to see my son complete infantry training - a training that lasted 22 weeks! There is an important ceremony involved with this training. It is called “turning blue” because the soldiers receive the blue braided cord that is worn by all who complete infantry training. Those soldiers have not just turned blue, they have turned into something that they weren’t before, and the change is something to be celebrated.
A turning is an action. It involves the concept of change. Whether turning directions in your car or turning a piece of wood on a lathe, turning means that something is going to change. Something is going to be different, hopefully better, but different nonetheless.
There is going to be a lot of "turning" happening in many of our lives, soon. What kind of turn will you be making?
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Around Eastland-Fairfield |
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FCC Student Earns NTHS Scholarship |
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Sarah Bodnar, a senior attending Fairfield Career Center, is one of 250 outstanding National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) members to receive the Jon H. Poteat Scholarship based on their ability to consistently exemplify the 7 attributes of NTHS – Skill, Honesty, Service, Responsibility, Scholarship, Citizenship, and Leadership.
The Jon H. Poteat Scholarship recognizes 250 NTHS members from around the country with a one-time $1,000 scholarship to use toward their future endeavors. Congratulations, Sarah! Good luck going after your next 'E'!
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FCCLA Students Excel at States, Will Send Four to Nationals! |
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Sixteen students from the Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools Culinary Arts program competed at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) state conference. Four have learned that they have qualified for the national conference. The two-day, statewide event was held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus on April 27th and 28th.
Of the 19 events that EFCTS students competed in, 16 resulted in a top-10 finish. Two students were crowned state champions. Emaleigh Arcand, a junior from Groveport Madison High School, placed first overall and landed a silver rating in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation category to become one of four national qualifiers and the only junior to accomplish the feat.
Congratulations to our four FCCLA national qualifiers, who will compete in Denver, Colo. in early July. For the full story and list of student event placements, click the button below.
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Nine students enrolled in the Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools Cyber Security satellite program are one credential closer to their next step after graduation. A series of students in the program earned their CompTIA Security+ certification, which is one of two different industry-related credentials offered through the career-technical program.
Congratulations to the following high school seniors that earned their CompTIA Security+ credential:
Teja Akella (New Albany)
Corey Bank (New Albany)
Justin Bell (New Albany)
Ashton Fries (Hamilton Twp.)
Will Le (New Albany)
Liam Otten (New Albany)
Rohan Ranjan (New Albany)
Andrew Schockman (New Albany)
James Thompson (New Albany)
Individuals that are CompTIA Security+ certified have opportunities to explore careers such as (but not limited to) a cyber security manager, system administrator, MSP personnel, IT auditor, or security consultant. The average yearly salary for those holding the CompTIA Security+ certification is $118,030, according to the 2023 Salary Survey by Certification Magazine.
CompTIA Security+ is one of two credentials students in the EFCTS Cyber Security program can work toward. A CompTIA Network+ credential is also available.
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When students come to Eastland-Fairfield, it does not matter what program they are a part of. Our staff's mission is to prepare them for their next E, whatever that may be. Not only do we prepare them for their next E, but also for whatever experiences they engage in along the way. Check out how an alumnus is mentoring the next wave of students, and how one dream job was attained by another. |
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Kenny W. (pictured left) is a ball of joy and an incredibly diligent employee at Fairfield Medical Center. At one time, Kenny was a student in the Project SEARCH program. FMC loved him so much they asked him to stay, and he has become one of their most dependable staff members. Kenny mentors current Project SEARCH students as they navigate and complete the program. Kenny has become good friends with current student, J.T. (Pickerington North), as they tackle tasks together in the Dietary department.
Thanks for taking JT (pictured right) and all of our students under your wing, Kenny!
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From the moment that Zach G. (Gahanna Lincoln) learned that he was placed at Chik-fil-A Easton as part of the Employability Prep program, he immediately picked out a favorite job as a future goal. Zach has been doing all the not-so-little things that keep the restaurant's customers happy, but nothing like the joy he'd receive and bring to others when he learned that he would finally get the chance to do the job he wanted most: be the Chik-fil-A cow mascot!
Recently, Zach (pictured left) got to don the mascot costume and he did an amazing job representing the CFA brand, bringing in customers, and spreading joy. Great job, Zach!
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Program Spotlight: Adult Welding |
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Watch this video to get an inside view of the adult Welding program
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Intel and Honda are the biggest names making a splash in Central Ohio, and there are so many more major building projects in the works. New buildings are going up. Older ones are being renovated or repurposed. And all of that is going to take welders to help produce the materials and create the foundations of those places.
As a student in the EFCTS adult Welding program, students will learn the four major welding fields: ARC, MIG, TIG, and Flux Core welding in a state-of-the-art lab that involves classroom training and hands-on experiences. In less than one year, program completers will earn up to 10 industry certifications or qualifications that they can take with them to their next employer or to build their own welding empire.
As a part of the program, students are just bonding materials, they are also creating bonds with one another. Just ask current student, Steven R., who said that students support one another, share ideas, and have built a culture of togetherness while learning the skills that help each individual succeed.
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If you would like to learn more about the adult Welding program, click the button below or contact Debbie Fisher ([email protected] | 614-836-4531).
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates |
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MAY
19: Last day of school for seniors (FCC/ECC)
22: Senior Recognition ceremonies
23: First Day of Adult HVAC classes
25: Last day of school for juniors (FCC/ECC)
26: No school for students (teacher work day)
29: No school for students and staff
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Which household chore is the WORST?!
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Collecting and taking out the trash
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Cleaning and reorganizing the attic/garage/basement
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Cleaning out the oven/refrigerator
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Check out the results plus a new poll question in the next edition of the District Newsletter! |
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What country would you like to visit in your lifetime?
France - 33.3%
Italy - 16.7%
Iceland - 5.6%
Australia - 27.8%
Other - 16.7%
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Catch Up on Previous Newsletters
If you would like to go back and read past newsletters, CLICK HERE to search through our archived copies!
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