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Start here…Go anywhere! South Piedmont Community College Fall 2013 Volume 9 • Number 1 Brawn to Brains Skills are the future of manufacturing See Page 4 The Right Amount of Higher Education You don’t have to commit to four years of college to increase your income See Page 6 HWY. 74 Waxhaw Hwy./HWY. 75 Monroe N. Greene St. Camden Rd. US 74 US 74 Wingate Polkton Marshville Wadesboro Rt. 218 South Piedmont Community College South Piedmont Community College Peachland Horne-Town Rd. N. Washington St. Center for Technology and Health Education 3509 HWY. 74 /Independence Blvd. HWY. 74 Rocky River Rd. Old Charlotte Highway Wesley Chapel Rd. Weddington Rd./ HWY. 84 Waxhaw Hwy./HWY. 75 Airport Rd. Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport Mineral Springs Weddington Monroe Indian Trail Wesley Chapel Wingate Polkton Marshville Rt. 218 South Piedmont Community College Peachland Horne-Town Rd. Old Charlotte Highway Campus 4209 Waxhaw Center for Technology and Health Education 3509 At South Piedmont, earn a two-year degree and then transfer credits toward a four-year degree at any of the 16 public universities and colleges (and most private ones) in the state. Faculty who teach courses designed for university transfer have a doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline. Our curriculum faculty to student ratio is 16:1. We’re part of the N.C. Community College System. South Piedmont is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Here, close to home, you can earn a career-oriented Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, a college transfer Associate in Arts (AA) degree or a college transfer Associate in Science (AS) degree. For a complete list of programs of study, check out South Piedmont A-Z on page 9. We’re around the corner in We’re around the corner in BIG Value, Close to HOME! Anson County Classes are offered in Monroe, Polkton, Wadesboro and online. Get Started Today! Contact admissions: 704-272-5391 or admissions@spcc.edu Union County L.L Polk Campus 680 Hwy. 74 P.O. Box 126 Polkton, NC 28135-0126 Old Charlotte Highway Campus PO Box 5041 Monroe, NC 28111-5041 4209 Old Charlotte Highway Monroe, NC 28110 Lockhart-Taylor Center 514 North Washington Street Wadesboro, NC 28170 Center for Technology and Health Education 3509 Old Charlotte Highway Monroe, NC 28110 On the cover Marie Alvarez Spittle outside of CMC Union where she works as an emergency room nurse. 2 High School Students Succeed Through NC Career and College Promise 3 Transfer Advantages for South Piedmont Community College Graduates 4 Brawn to Brains Skills are the Future of Manufacturing 6 The Right Amount of Higher Education You don’t have to commit to four years of college to increase your income. 8 South Piedmont Community College A-Z Are you ready to start a career, learn new skills or change careers? South Piedmont Community College has a program for you. Read CareerFocus anytime on your mobile device, computer or tablet at spcc.mycareerfocus.org It’s the easy way to share articles, access South Piedmont Community College resources and get on the path to a new career. On the go? Contact Student Services at 704-272-5300 in Polkton or at 704-290-5100 in Monroe to learn more about programs of study and the college enrollment process. Contact Institutional Advancement about this publication at 704- 290-5209 in Monroe. Publisher.............................. Stanley Sidor, Ed.D., President Editor/Contributing Writer............................... Caroline Cate, Director, Grants & Community Relations; Michael McAllister, Public Information Officer Photographers...................Sonya Blanchard, Caroline Cate, Michael McAllister, Jim Muldrow Contributing Designer..................................... Roslyn Lewis Visit South Piedmont Community College on the Web at www.spcc.edu South Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees Kenneth Collins Thomas L. Crooke Sr., Chairman John N. Hendley, Secretary Kenneth W. Horne Jr. Harvey H. Leavitt III, Past Chairman Cynthia Little Donna McNair Bill Norwood Dr. Charles F. “Chuck” Palmer Arthur Roos Dr. Jerry Thomas Dr. Fred Thompson Jarvis T. Woodburn, Vice Chairman Renee Nolan, SGA President Executive Staff Stanley Sidor, Ed.D, President John DeVitto, Executive Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services Tiffany Evans, Ph.D, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer Elaine Clodfelter, Vice President, Student Services Hayne White, Vice President, Institutional Advancement and SPCC Foundation Dan Merle, Vice President, Career Development & Continuing Education Career Focus is published twice a year by South Piedmont Community College, P.O. Box 126, Polkton, NC 28135 in partnership with Academic Marketing Services. All rights reserved. No part of the material may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage retrieval system without the permission of the publisher. South Piedmont Community College is an equal opportunity institution. © 2013 South Piedmont Community College 2 4 6 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 I www.spcc.edu I South Piedmont Community College CareerFocus I Fall 2013 I 1 C a r e e r F o c u s High school juniors and seniors! Take seated and online college classes. N.C. Career and College Promise (CCP) will help you to jump start your college transcript or jump start your career. It’s a dual enrollment educational opportunity. The program provides focused preparation leading to college credit or entry-level job credentials. Tuition is free. Students will be responsible for book purchases. Juniors and seniors who attend public high schools, private high schools or home schools and meet certain requirements are eligible. South Piedmont offers CCP pathways that are aligned with the K-12 curriculum and Career and College Ready Standards adopted by the State Board of Education. Students will be enrolled in a Core 44 College Transfer (CT) pathway leading to completion of college transfer credit or a Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway leading to a certificate, diploma or associate degree. For academic year 2013-2014, South Piedmont offers a structured set of general education courses in the CT pathways for Humanities and Social Science, Business and Economics, Life and Health Sciences and Engineering and Mathematics. For the CTE pathway, the college offers 22 certificates and 1 diploma. The programs of study are: accounting; advertising and graphic design; business administration; computer information technology; criminal justice; cyber security; early childhood education; electrical/electronics technology; entrepreneurship; game development; heating ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC); human services technology; industrial systems; law enforcement preparation; mechanical engineering; medical office administration; paralegal technology; and web technologies fundamentals. Eligibility criteria: Core 44 College Transfer Pathways • High school junior or senior. • Weighted GPA of 3.0 on high school courses. • Demonstrated college readiness on an assessment or placement test. Career and Technical Education Pathways • High school junior or senior. • Weighted GPA of 3.0 on high school courses or have the recommendation of the high school principal. • All prerequisites met for the career pathway. “Career and College Promise will save students time and money and allow North Carolina high school students to move forward on well-defined pathways, not just enroll in random college courses. It is an efficient and effective way to further student success.” - Scott Rawls, President of the N.C. Community College System. Caroline Cate High School Students Succeed Through N.C. Career and College Promise N.C. Career and College Promise is available to high school juniors and seniors who attend public high schools, private high schools or home schools and meet certain eligibility requirements. Scott Collier Enrollment Services Recruiter scollier@spcc.edu 704-290-5872 Jeff Jost Enrollment Services Recruiter jjost@spcc.edu 704-290-5871 For more information, please contact Faith and Kaiti offer more tips at: What advice to you have for new CCP students? “I was getting the college class feel. Instead of taking little filler classes at the end of my senior year, I could continue my education into college and not waste time. There’s a lot going on in Moodle now. So, knowing your way around the Internet, knowing your way around MLA format— you do have more expectations for yourself to step up to the plate. If you need help, you’re going to have to go up to your teacher and ask for it. It’s basically ‘just be responsible.’ It’s a good preparation for going to college.” Kaiti Stewart Weddington High School ‘13 UNC-Charlotte, incoming freshman Fall 2013 Why take college courses while still in high school? “I don’t want to take courses that won’t be necessary for me in the future. I think it’s beneficial to take the actual courses that will get me ahead. When you go and take these college courses you’ll be stepping forward and helping yourself.” ‘Faith Diggs CATA ‘13 Wingate University, incoming freshman Fall 2013 2 I Fall 2013 I CareerFocus South Piedmont Community College I www.spcc.edu I 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 C a r e e r F o c u s Transfer Advantages for South Piedmont Graduates At a community college, you can explore a career field of interest as part of your associate degree program. In North Carolina, community college students may select a pre-major or a pathway as an area of study. South Piedmont Community College offers 22 such programs. In addition to the pre-major or pathway area of study, students take general education courses in humanities, fine arts, math, science, and social and behavioral science. This well-rounded education is the foundation for transferring to a university to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Because the classes are through a community college, you’ll pay less. Courses earned with an Associate in Arts Degree (AA), an Associate in Science Degree (AS) or an Associate of Fine Arts Degree (AFA) at South Piedmont are transferable to the 16 public universities in North Carolina via a N.C. Community College System articulation agreement with the University of North Carolina. Because of this covenant, you’ll begin at the university with junior status. South Piedmont has many resources available to prepare students for the transition. Ease into the College Experience South Piedmont faculty generally do not have competing interests, such as research projects or seeking publication. These efforts would distract from teaching introductory college courses. With the full focus of faculty, the opportunity for personal attention helps students to learn and to increase their potential for academic success. The size of many general education and pre-major classes at South Piedmont is smaller than the same classes at four-year institutions. At South Piedmont, the student to curriculum faculty ratio is 16:1. Save Money Attending South Piedmont can provide substantial financial savings. Tuition and fees are less than four-year institutions. For academic year 2013-2014, the per credit hour cost is $71.50 for in-state students. Studying 30 credit hours in the year and paying the associated fees for such items as technology access, academic support and student activities would cost approximately $2,290. That same credit load for an in-state student would cost substantially more at either a public university or a private institution. By starting and staying at South Piedmont through completion of an associate degree, students may save enough to cover the tuition costs of their junior year at a university. South Piedmont has two campuses. The L.L. Polk Campus in Polkton is on Highway 74. The Old Charlotte Highway Campus in Monroe is on the border with Indian Trail. This local convenience saves students commuting costs. Also, scholarships are sometimes available. The SPCC Foundation provides merit-based and need-based scholarships as well as ones with criteria determined by the donor. Ask about scholarships when applying to South Piedmont and then again when applying to the four-year college or university. A student’s academic achievements at South Piedmont can lead to scholarship opportunities at the transfer institution. Transfer with Assistance Most community colleges, including South Piedmont, offer dedicated assistance to help students with the transfer process. Students are provided with online transfer resources and information on transfer agreements, application deadlines, scholarships and more. South Piedmont invites many representatives of four-year institutions to visit the campuses to speak with students about transferring. Boost Grade Point Average Taking classes at South Piedmont can help improve a student’s grade point average (GPA). Unlike most four-year institutions, South Piedmont has an open-door admissions policy, allowing students to be accepted regardless of past academic performance. Students who improve their academic record show four-year institutions that they are serious about their education, and the effort permits them to meet the minimum admissions requirements at their chosen four-year university or college. Transferring from South Piedmont is a smart way to start college, save money and achieve academic goals. At South Piedmont, start here. . . go anywhere! Caroline Cate Attending South Piedmont can provide substantial financial savings. Tuition and fees are less than four-year institutions. 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 I www.spcc.edu I South Piedmont Community College CareerFocus I Fall 2013 I 3 C a r e e r F o c u s Brawn to Brains Skills are the future of manufacturing While it’s true that old-fashioned assembly line jobs are dwindling, a new kind of manufacturing is starved for skilled workers. Today, more than 60 percent of manufacturing employees have at least some college education, according to a U.S. Department of Commerce report. And a 2011 report from the Manufacturing Institute estimates that 600,000 skilled manufacturing jobs are currently unfilled because employers can’t find qualified workers. Tallying forecasted jobs from eight manufacturers in Anson and Union counties who collaborate with South Piedmont Community College to define relevant coursework and training, an estimated 391 positions will need filling over the next two years. Almost 40 will be machinists, more than a dozen will be technicians, and 260 will be production. Chris Platé, executive director of Economic Development and Aviation for Monroe-Union County Economic Development, says that Union County’s labor pool is inherently “precision-minded” and “detail-oriented.” Much of the workforce has been honed from generations of families with a history in metals/machining or a mechanical background derived from an agrarian lifestyle, according to Platé. “Being predisposed to advanced manufacturing processes means that with targeted training— such as the hands-on courses provided at South Piedmont—youth graduating high school and men and women wanting to retrain can ramp up for skilled manufacturing jobs,” he said. [The Monroe-Union County Development Work Plan 2013-2015 can be found at www.developunion.com.] Technical and Workplace Skills Some of the modern manufacturing jobs are technical: CNC programmers, robotics technicians and industrial maintenance mechanics. Welders must learn a range of techniques for welding a variety of metals. And machinists need to learn to create and use CAD blueprints and operate lathes and milling machines to produce prototypes. This is intricate work. Beyond mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills and good During his 32 years as a warehouse manager with a local textile company, Harold Lathan had survived round after round of layoffs as the jobs moved overseas. So he wasn’t surprised when it was finally his job that went away a few years ago. Still no job What did surprise him was how difficult it was to find a new job. After all, Harold had a great work record and had proven his value many times. He thought he would simply take his skills to a new company. Weeks of looking for work turned into months, so after a year had passed and still no job, Harold knew it was time to take some decisive steps toward getting back to work. That’s when he decided to strengthen his skill set at South Piedmont Community College. “It was a great decision,” Harold said, “one of my best.” South Piedmont makes the difference At South Piedmont, Harold made some good friends and gained practical experience in electrical and mechanical work, HVAC repair, and more. He earned continuing education certificates in mechatronics, basic electro-mechanical, and solar installation. He also achieved gold level Career Readiness Certification. Harold’s new credentials prompted potential employers to pay attention. Soon he was getting interviews, eventually landing a great position as the facilities manager with the Levine Museum of the New South in uptown Charlotte in December 2011. “This is the best job I’ve ever had in my life,” Harold said. “And there’s no doubt in my mind that the certificates I earned at South Piedmont—in electrical, mechanical, and project management—showed them that I could do the job.” Michael McAllister There will always be a need for workers who can program, manage and repair devices. STUDENT SUCCESS STORY ‘The best job I’ve ever had’ Harold Lathan 4 I Fall 2013 I CareerFocus South Piedmont Community College I www.spcc.edu I 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 C a r e e r F o c u s communication are among the qualities that employers seek. “Depending on a person’s goals, the short-term training and the career pathways we provide offer the ideal avenue to learn cost-effectively,” said Dr. Stan Sidor, president of South Piedmont Community College. In addition to the industry skills, students learn workplace ethics, safety, customer service, communications, and teamwork so that they earn Career Readiness Certificates. Over the last three years, 56 employers in the region have, combined, hired 141 men and women who’ve completed the 10- week machining classes or industrial maintenance/ mechatronics classes at South Piedmont. The college has, through collaborations with funders and industry, combined training in the lab with on-site experience. B+E Manufacturing (Monroe), Columbus McKinnon (Wadesboro), Logic Manufacturing (Indian Trail) and Vanguard Pai Lung (Monroe), for example, offered internships to South Piedmont students in 2012. Greiner Bio-One (Monroe) will offer apprenticeships in 2013. “Manufacturers have a short-term need to fill high-skill jobs and a long-term need for a pipeline of trained workers,” said Sidor. “Our students are ready.” Laura Lyjak Crawford, Caroline Cate Manufacturing Careers Welder Median Salary: $35,920 Machinist Median Salary: $39,220 CNC Programming Median Salary: $45,890 Industrial Machinery Mechanic Median Salary: $46,270 Robotics Technicians Median Salary: $51,220 Source: O*Net 2011 Advanced Manufacturing Technologies South Piedmont Community College has an extensive selection of equipment, including a flexible manufacturing system. Machines and training materials valued at more than $3 million have been purchased with support from Duke Energy, Golden LEAF Foundation, and OMNOVA Foundation. The mechatronics machine ties together a number of functions, including programmable logic controllers, pneumatics, motion controls, hydraulics and robotics. The robotic arm can, for example, add bolts as a mechanical part travels on a belt through eight building stations. “We train novice and experienced people on basic machine and systems maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting,” said Dennis Baucom, Director of Vocational Trades. “Our instructors show students how to handle electrical wiring, motor controls, PLCs, pump systems, and mechanical drive systems.” Employer needs led to the establishment of the QuickStart CNC Operator PLUS course. At a cost of less than $800, this 10- week class shows students how to read blueprints, measure, calculate basic and applied shop math, and program and operate a CNC lathe and mill. Small class size gives students one-on- one attention and extensive hands-on skills practice. “We offer short-term classes throughout the year so that our students can quickly get trained for jobs,” said Baucom. “We train people right out of high school and people looking for a career change.” South Piedmont offers additional short-term classes in advanced manufacturing. Training options include integrated systems technology and advanced machining. Credentials for Career Path New for academic year 2013-2014 are four two-year degrees in the field of engineering technology. Graduates will be prepared to assist in the design, development, testing, troubleshooting and repair of engineered systems. “Emphasis across the curriculum is on the integration of theory and hands-on application of engineering technology principles,” said Dr. Maria Lander, dean of Applied Science and Technology. With this additional training for broad skills and problem-solving, graduates will have the credentials for jobs requiring planning and supervisory responsibilities. And, graduates will have college credit to pursue a four-year degree in engineering. Caroline Cate Training for local jobs “Manufacturers have a short-term need to fill high-skill jobs and a long-term need for a pipeline of trained workers. Our students are ready.” 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 I www.spcc.edu I South Piedmont Community College CareerFocus I Fall 2013 I 5 In choosing a career, it’s important to know your personal interests and talents, the job outlook for occupations matching your interests and talents, the education required, and the earnings you can expect—annually and over a lifetime. Several recent economic studies shed light on the outlook for national and local jobs, and help answer the question, “How much higher education do I need?” More job openings for skilled workers A 2010 study from Georgetown University, “Help Wanted: Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements through 2018,” included these two conclusions: • By 2018, the U.S. economy will create 46.8 million job openings, and 63 percent of these will require workers with at least some college education. • By 2018, the postsecondary system will have produced 3 million fewer college graduates than demanded by the labor market. While 65 percent of workers with a high school diploma and no college experience have household incomes placing them in the middle class or above, completion of an associate degree raises this proportion to 80 percent. Earning a bachelor’s degree pushes the proportion in the middle class or above to 86 percent. Middle-skills jobs on the rise One in every five jobs and nearly half of those that pay $35,000 or more a year are “middle-skills” jobs that require training beyond high school, but less than a bachelor’s degree. These jobs include nurses, computer support specialists, auto mechanics, dental hygienists, fitness trainers, heating and air conditioning mechanics, hairstylists, paralegals, pre-school teachers, and medical laboratory technicians. The Right Amount of Higher Education You don’t have to commit to four years of college to increase your income STUDENT SUCCESS STORY Marie Alvarez-Spittle is a motivated woman. Over the past 12 years, she has moved from one success to the next, transitioning several times from one exciting career to another. Each time she has turned to South Piedmont Community College to prepare her. While earning her bachelor’s degree in sports medicine from Wingate University—which occasionally involved riding in ambulances with injured athletes—she became fascinated by the work of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and decided that it was a job she wanted to do. That’s when she discovered South Piedmont and the program that launched her career as an EMT. That same professional curiosity and passion for helping others led her a few years later to her next career as a firefighter and then, several years after that, her current position as an emergency room nurse. South Piedmont was there for her to put each new goal within reach. What do all of Marie’s careers have in common? Dealing with crisis: “I wouldn’t use the term adrenaline junkie,” she said, “but I definitely enjoy the excitement.” And Marie isn’t finished. She will soon begin working on her master’s degree with a new goal in mind. She aims to teach the next generation of nurses. Her years of experience in crisis situations, in a variety of roles, makes her a valuable nurse, and it will—someday very soon— make her a valuable teacher as well. “Teaching will give me the opportunity to draw on my training and experience and to share it with others,” Marie said. Michael McAllister One Exciting Career to Another Marie Alvarez-Spittle C a r e e r F o c u s One in every five jobs and nearly half of those that pay $35,000 or more a year are “middle-skills” jobs that require training beyond high school, but less than a bachelor’s degree. 6 I Fall 2013 I CareerFocus South Piedmont Community College I www.spcc.edu I 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 Top-paying middle-skills jobs Sources: Help Wanted, 2010; The College Payoff, 2012; Career and Technical Education, 2012, all from Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce Registered nurses Median Wage: $52,000 Computer programmers Median Wage: $59,000 Technical Writers Median Wage: $56,000 Firefighters Median Wage: $59,000 Police officers Median Wage: $56,000 Sales representatives, wholesale Median Wage: $49,000 Office and administrative support supervisors Median Wage: $42,000 Air traffic controllers Median Wage: $81,000 Aircraft pilots and flight engineers Median Wage: $84,000 Up-to-date techniques and instruction provided by South Piedmont Community College in classrooms and clinical rotations prepare men and women for healthcare jobs. Computerized human patient simulators, other specialized equipment and the community at-large are fundamental to putting instruction into practice. Carolinas Medical Center-Union houses three simulation patients. Hospital lab technicians use them to create medical situations for practice. “With the complexity of care needed for hospitalized patients, it’s important to try out different scenarios,” said Joyce Long, dean of School of Nursing. “By interacting with our adult, child and infant simulators, students try nursing techniques, observe patient reaction and then adjust care as needed.” The simulators can speak and can respond either appropriately or inappropriately to medication. The technician can make them go into seizures or increase their heart rate. A $362,000 grant from the Duke Endowment in 2009 helped to pay for the equipment. High-Performance Imaging Machine With 3D and 4D capability for obstetrics, South Piedmont’s newly purchased Esaote MyLab Twice system is a boon to the Medical Sonography program. “Our students who have experience in medical settings recommended this ultrasound system,” says Alice Bradley, dean of Allied Health. “It provides easy and fast diagnosis. With it, our students can learn how to read a range of imaging, including cardiac and musculoskeletal views.” Wellness Fairs Students in the Medical Assisting and the Medical Laboratory Assistant programs host a wellness fair each spring. Lori Starns, an Allied Health faculty member, coordinates the programs. “The fair is an educational experience that relies on teamwork to plan an outreach project,” said Starnes. Students create displays and handouts that explain topics such as infection control and hand hygiene, diabetes prevention, corrective high cholesterol measures, tips for good oral health, ways to alleviate asthma, breast cancer, and effects of alcohol on the body. They demonstrate to attendees how to do self-exams, alter diets, and follow personal health regimens. “Talking with people in an informal, informational setting allows students to practice patient communications,” said Starnes. “It’s a practical way to extend the classroom lessons.” Caroline Cate Nursing and Allied Health Patient Practice These middle-skill jobs are quite varied. In some you work with your hands, some you work with logic and numbers, and in others you work with people. Middle-skills jobs and middle-class pay In The College Payoff, labor market economists at Georgetown University indicate that 28 percent of workers with an associate degree earned more than the median earnings of workers with bachelor’s degrees. That’s worth repeating: Nearly 3 in 10 workers with associate degrees earn more than half of the workers with bachelor’s degrees. The high earnings of registered nurses have a lot to do with that, but it’s not just nurses. The economic benefit of additional education and training over a lifetime can be substantial. Some postsecondary education, even without earning a degree, adds nearly one-quarter of a million dollars to lifetime earnings. An associate degree is worth over $420,000 in lifetime earnings above what you can expect to earn as a high school graduate. Add it up, and the middle looks like a pretty nice place to be! Craig Clagett, Laura Lyjak Crawford Nearly 3 in 10 workers with associate degrees earn more than half of the workers with bachelor’s degrees. 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 I www.spcc.edu I South Piedmont Community College CareerFocus I Fall 2013 I 7 Your College Transfer & Workforce Training Options College Transfer Program (School of Arts and Sciences) Associate in Arts - Social Science Secondary Education (Pre-major) new! Contact: Tammy Frailly, tfrailly@spcc.edu 704-290-5829 Associate in Arts - Social Work (Pre-major) Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235-5448 Associate in Arts - Sociology (Pre-major) new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 Associate in Arts - Special Education (Pre-major) new! Contact: Tammy Frailly, tfrailly, 290-5829 Associate in Fine Arts Associate in Fine Arts – Drama Pathway new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 Associate in Fine Arts - Music Pathway new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 Associate in Fine Arts - Visual Art Pathway new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 Associate in Science - The Associate in Science (without a pre-major) emphasizes science and/or math courses for students intending to major in a 4-year program with a science and/ or math focus. Contact: David Wheeler, dwheeler@spcc.edu, 704-290-5879 Associate in Science - Biology and Biology Education (Pre-major) new! Contact: David Wheeler, dwheeler@spcc.edu, 704-290-5879 Associate in Science - Chemistry and Chemistry Education (Pre-major) new! Contact: David Wheeler, dwheeler@spcc.edu, 704-290-5879 Associate in Science - Engineering (Pre-major) Contact: Raymond Griffith, rgriffith@spcc.edu, 704-272-5439 Associate in Science - Mathematics (Pre-major) new! Contact: Raymond Griffith, rgriffith@spcc.edu, 704-272-5439 Associate in Science - Mathematics Education (Pre-major) new! Contact: Raymond Griffith, rgriffith@spcc.edu, 704-272-5439 Associate in Science - Pharmacy Pathwaynew! Contact: David Wheeler, dwheeler@spcc.edu, 704-290-5879 Accounting Employment in accounting firms, as well as large and small corporations, preparing financial statements, balance sheets, and tax returns. Employment opportunities: Accounting firms, small businesses, banks, hospitals; self-employment. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Certificate Contact: Toiya Evans, tevans@spcc.edu, 704-290-5233 Related career: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk Estimated starting salary/median salary: $22,400/$34,000 Advertising/Graphic Design Employment in graphic design with emphasis on print design, web design, multimedia design, social media, advertising, illustration, photography, and publishing. Employment opportunities: Graphic design studios, advertising agencies, in-house graphics, printing companies, web design, social media specialist, publishing, and ePublishing. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Certificate Contact: Linda M. Ward, lmward@spcc.edu, 704-290-5279 Related career: Graphic designers Estimated starting salary/median salary: $24,88/$40,700 Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology A career in residential and commercial maintenance and installation of heating and cooling systems. Employment opportunities: Firms that specialize in installing, repairing and servicing heating and cooling systems and refrigeration equipment in homes, and commercial and industrial buildings. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: A. Trent Younger, ayounger@spcc.edu, 704-272-5365 Related career: Heating and air conditioning mechanic and installer Estimated starting salary/median salary: $27,000/$37,000 South Piedmont Credential Purpose Program of Study Certificate Demonstrates mastery of skills needed to move into an entry-level job and awards college credits. Program of Study Diploma Demonstrates understanding of skills to help achieve a job promotion and awards college credits. Associate in Arts Degree (AA) / Associate in Science Degree (AS) The first two years of college coursework to transfer to a four-year college or university with junior status Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) Degree Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) In-depth career preparation, as well as some general education classes, during a two-year course of study. An AAS degree is best-suited for someone who plans to find a job after earning the degree in a specialized area or skill. An AS, in contrast, is intended for those planning to transfer to a four-year university. Career Development and Continuing Education Certificate Training in a chosen field that does not award college credits, yet shows proficiency of skills. College Credit Programs of Study A-Z An alphabetical listing of curriculum programs of study offered by South Piedmont Community College follows. Need more information? Search at www.spcc.edu. Have questions? Call 704- 272-5391 or email admissions@spcc.edu. College Transfer Program (School of Arts and Sciences) The College Transfer Program parallels the freshman and sophomore years of a four-year college or university. At South Piedmont, students take general education courses in the areas of humanities, fine arts, mathematics, science, and social and behavioral sciences along with pre-major transfer courses. The NC Community College System has a Comprehensive Articulation Agreement with the University of North Carolina (a system of 16 public universities) and other private colleges in the state. With an Associate in Arts (AA) degree, Associate in Science (AS) degree or Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree, students may transfer with junior status to these four-year institutions. Associate in Arts - The Associate in Arts (without a pre-major) offers the most flexibility. Students select courses tailored to their interests and their intended major. Contact: Tammy Frailly, tfrailly@spcc.edu 704-290-5829 Associate in Arts - Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Marketing (Pre-major) new! Contact: Raymond Griffith, rgriffith@spcc.edu, 704-272-5439 Associate in Arts - Criminal Justice (Pre-major) Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu,704-290-5235 Associate in Arts - Elementary Education (Pre-major) Contact: Tammy Frailly, tfrailly@spcc.edu, 704-290-5829 Associate in Arts - English (Pre-major) new! Contact: Tammy Frailly, tfrailly@spcc.edu, 704-290-5829 Associate in Arts - English Education (Pre-major) new! Contact: Tammy Frailly, tfrailly@spcc.edu, 704-290-5829 Associate in Arts - History (Pre-major) new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 Associate in Arts - Mass Communication/Journalism (Pre-major) new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 Associate in Arts - Middle Grades Education (Pre-major) new! Contact: Tammy Frailly, tfrailly@spcc.edu 704-290-5829 Associate in Arts - Nursing (Pre-major) Contact: David Wheeler, dwheeler@spcc.edu,704-290-5879 Associate in Arts - Political Science (Pre-major) new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 Associate in Arts - Psychology (Pre-major) new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 8 I Fall 2013 I CareerFocus South Piedmont Community College I www.spcc.edu I 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 C a r e e r F o c u s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) A career as a certified law enforcement officer in North Carolina. Employment opportunities: Municipal police departments, sheriffs’ offices, bailiff, NC Highway Patrol, NC State Bureau of Investigation. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Kevin Ashley, kashley@spcc.edu, 704-290-5820 Related career: Police and sheriff’s patrol officer Estimated starting salary/median salary: $28,400/$39,000 Biotechnology in collaboration with Gaston College Employment as research assistant to biologists or chemists, laboratory technician, instrumentation technician, or quality assurance technician. Employment opportunities: High-tech manufacturing, agribusiness, government, research and development, sales, customer service. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: David Wheeler, dwheeler@spcc.edu, 704-290-5879 Related career: Medical and clinical laboratory technician Estimated starting salary/median salary: $25,200/$38,400 Business Administration Employment requiring fundamental knowledge of business functions and processes. Employment opportunities: Government agencies, financial institutions, large/small businesses; self-employment. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: Fredrea Crawford-Smith, fsmith@spcc.edu, 704-290-5274 Related career: Administrative services manager Estimated starting salary/median salary: $51,000/$82,000 Computer Information Technology Employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. Employment opportunities: Systems maintenance, troubleshooting, support/training and business applications design and implementation. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: Chris Johnson, c-johnson@spcc.edu, 704-272-5426 Related career: Computer user support specialist Estimated starting salary/median salary: $29,000/$47,700 Computer Information Technology – Computer Support Entry-level employment opportunities as a user support specialist or network administrator. Various job titles in the field include help-desk support, technical support, end-user trainer, network support technician, or network administrator. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Chris Johnson, c-johnson@spcc.edu, 704-272-5426 Related career: Computer user support specialist Estimated starting salary/median salary: $29,000/$47,700 Computer Information Technology – Cyber Forensics Employment at financial institutions, for Internet providers and software developers, as well as for governmental agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security, and state and local law enforcement agencies. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Oscar Gonzalez, ogonzalez@spcc.edu, 704-290-5232 Related career: Forensics - intrusion detection analyst 0-4 years experience/5-9 years experience: $56,166/$77,033 From sans.org 2008 salary survey, may require a bachelor’s degree or higher Computer Information Technology – Game Development Entry-level employment as game designer. Employment opportunities: Gaming industry as programmer trainees and software developers. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Oscar Gonzalez, ogonzalez@spcc.edu, 704-290-5232 Related career: Video game designer Estimated starting salary/median salary: $45,200/$75,600 May require a bachelors degree Computer Information Technology – Microsoft Office Entry-level employment as a Microsoft Office specialist. Employment opportunities: Business, industry, government organizations as computer operators and software support technicians. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Patricia Johnson, p-johnson@spcc.edu, 704-272-5423 Related career: Secretary and administrative assistant Estimated starting salary/median salary: $21,100/$31,600 Computer Information Technology Integration – Mobile Apps Development in collaboration with Central Piedmont Community College Employment as programmer, tester, quality assurance analyst, engineer, and software developer. Employment opportunities: Business and industry, including entertainment, health care, education and government agencies. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: Kim Bateman, kbateman@spcc.edu, 704-272-5417 Related career: Software developers Estimated starting salary/median salary: $56,000/$86,000 Most positions require a bachelor’s degree Computer Information Technology – Mobile Apps Foundation Employment as a mobile apps developer trainee. Employment opportunities: Business and industry, including entertainment, health care, education, and government agencies. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Kim Bateman, kbateman@spcc.edu, 704-272-5417 Related career: Software developer Estimated starting salary/median salary: $56,000/$86,000 Most positions require a bachelor’s degree Computer Information Technology – Operating Systems Entry-level employment with organizations that require operating systems administration. Employment opportunities: Systems maintenance, troubleshooting, support/training, and OS administration. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Kim Bateman, kbateman@spcc.edu, 704-272-5417 Related career: Network and computer systems administrator Estimated starting salary/median salary: $45,400/$72,100 May require a bachelors degree 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 I www.spcc.edu I South Piedmont Community College CareerFocus I Fall 2013 I 9 Criminal Justice Technology Employment within local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, court systems, correctional facilities, security, loss prevention, and forensic science. Employment opportunities: Police officer, deputy sheriff, detention officer, state trooper, probation/parole officer, surveillance officer, loss prevention specialist, crime scene tech, FBI agent, SBI agent, court clerk, private investigator, trial court administrator, victim/witness assistant, and criminal background researcher. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: Miriam Sallee, msallee@spcc.edu, 704-290-5264 Related career: Police detective Estimated starting salary/median salary: $33,400/$45,800 Criminal Justice Technology – Forensics Employment at financial institutions, for Internet providers and software developers, as well as for governmental agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security and state and local law enforcement agencies. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Miriam Sallee, msallee@spcc.edu, 704-290-5264 Related career: Police detective Estimated starting salary/median salary: $33,400/$45,800 Early Childhood Education Teach and care for children in infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Employment opportunities: Preschools, childcare programs, Head Start, public and private schools, recreational centers. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: Sharon Little, s-little@spcc.edu, 704-272-5399 Related career: Preschool teacher Estimated starting salary/median salary: $16,800/$22,500 Electrical Systems Technology Employment installing and maintaining electrical/electronic systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Employment opportunities: On-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems. (Graduates who successfully complete the required apprenticeship are prepared to take the state electrical contracting license exam.) School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: George Kouvaris, gkouvaris@spcc.edu, 704-290-5265 Related career: Electrician Estimated starting salary/median salary: $27,200/$38,100 Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic Bridge Prospective students who have at least 3,000 paid hours as a paramedic, and have completed the BTLS or PHTLS, ACLS, PALS, Health Provider CPR certification, and hold national certification are eligible to apply to the EMS Bridging program. Those students who have completed a formal EMS-Basic and EMS-Paramedic course may also earn college credit for their Continuing Education course work. Employment opportunities include ambulance services, fire and rescue agencies, air medical services, specialty areas of hospitals, industry, educational institutions, and government agencies. School of Allied Health South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: Tony Shires, tshires@spcc.edu, 704-290-5817 Related career: Emergency medical technician and paramedic Estimated starting salary/median salary: $21,200/$31,200 Entrepreneurship Employment in your own business. Employment opportunities: Self-employed business owner. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: Sam Spencer, sspencer@spcc.edu, 704-272-5425 Entry salary range: Varies according to type and success of business General Education The Associate in General Education curriculum is designed for the academic enrichment of students who wish to broaden their education, with emphasis on personal interest, growth and development. School of Arts and Sciences South Piedmont Credential: Associate Degree in General Education Contact: Joyce Long, j-long@spcc.edu, 704-290-5281 Human Services Technology Family and child assistance programs, rehabilitation services, youth services, services for aging, programs for developmentally disabled. Employment opportunities: Employment doing direct service delivery work in social service agencies. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma Contact: Fedder Williams, f-williams@spcc.edu, 704-290-5877 Related career: Social and human services assistant Estimated starting salary/median salary: $19,300/$27,000 Human Services Technology-Substance Abuse Certificate Employment as substance abuse counselor, DWI counselor, residential facility worker. Employment opportunities: Substance abuse counselors work with physicians, nurses, social workers, mental health counselors and police in courts, schools, correctional facilities and treatment facilities. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Fedder Williams, f-williams@spcc.edu, 704-290-5877 Related career: Social and human services assistant Estimated starting salary/median salary: $19,300/$27,000 Industrial Systems Technology Graduates should be able to individually, or with a team, safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial process and support equipment. Upon completion, graduates should be prepared to sit for industry-recognized certification exams, which demonstrate job readiness to employers. Responsibilities may include inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: Dr. Maria Lander, mlander@spcc.edu, 704-290-5267 Related career: Industrial machinery mechanic Estimated starting salary/median salary: $28,600/$43,400 Infant/Toddler Care Graduates should be prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate infant/toddler programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Early Head Start programs, and other infant/toddler programs. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Diploma Contact: Sharon Little, s-little@spcc.edu, 704-272-5399 Related career: Preschool teacher Estimated starting salary/median salary: $16,800/$22,500 Mechanical Engineering Technology Employment designing, manufacturing, operating, and maintaining mechanical systems and processes such as engines and control systems. Employment Opportunities: Work in manufacturing facilities, including aerospace and energy. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Certificate Contact: Dr. Leo Maganares, lmaganares@spcc.edu, 704-290-5890 Related career: Mechanical engineering technician Estimated starting salary/median salary: $34,100/$48,900 Mechatronics Engineering Technology new! Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing roles that can include assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, and control systems. Upon completion, graduates should be prepared to sit for Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry-recognized certification exams, which demonstrate job readiness to employers. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: Dr. Maria Lander, mlander@spcc.edu, 704-290-5267 Related career: Mechatronics engineer Estimated starting salary/median salary: $49,000/$85,000 May require a bachelor’s degree Medical Assisting Employment as a multi-skilled healthcare professional performing administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. (Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants Certification Examination to become Certified Medical Assistants.) Employment opportunities: Physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, hospitals. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma Contact: Lori Starnes, lstarnes@spcc.edu, 704-290-5825 Related career: Medical assistant Estimated starting salary/median salary: $21,500/$28,700 10 I Fall 2013 I CareerFocus South Piedmont Community College I www.spcc.edu I 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 Medical Laboratory Assistant Employment performing routine medical laboratory testing and office tasks. (Graduates may apply to take AMT certification exam to become a Medical Laboratory Assistant.) Employment opportunities: Physicians’ offices and hospitals. School of Allied Health South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Lori Starnes, lstarnes@spcc.edu, 704-290-5825 Related career: Medical and clinical laboratory technician Estimated starting salary/median salary: $25,200/$38,400 Medical Office Administration Employment performing administrative and support functions in medical and other healthcare facilities. Employment opportunities: Medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, other healthcare-related organizations. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Certificate, Medical Insurance Coding Diploma or Transcription Certificate Contact: Sarah K. Jordan, SJordan@spcc.edu, 704-290-5858 or Geanetta Agbona, GAgbona@spcc.edu, 704-272-5442 Related career: Medical secretary Estimated starting salary/median salary: $21,900/$29,300 Medical Sonography Employment as a medical sonographer or ultrasound technologist. (Graduates are eligible to take examinations administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.) Employment opportunities: Hospitals, physicians’ offices, mobile services, educational institutions. School of Allied Health South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: Alice Bradley, abradley@spcc.edu, 704-290-5832 Related career: Diagnostic medical sonographer Estimated starting salary/median salary: $48,900/$62,600 Nursing-Associate Degree A healthcare career as a nurse. [Graduates of this program are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse.] Employment opportunities: Hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices, community agencies. School of Nursing South Piedmont Credential: AS Contact: Joyce Long, j-long@spcc.edu, 704-290-5281 Related career: Registered Nurse Estimated starting salary/median salary: $42,300/$58,000 Nursing-Practical Providing nursing care to children and adults. [Graduates are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-PN, which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).] Employment opportunities: Hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, long-term care facilities. School of Nursing South Piedmont Credential: Diploma Contact: Joyce Long, j-long@spcc.edu, 704-290-5281 Related career: Licensed Practical Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse Estimated starting salary/median salary: $31,900/$41,500 Paralegal Technology Employment performing routine legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work under the supervision of an attorney. Employment opportunities: Private law firms, governmental agencies, banks, insurance agencies, and other business organizations. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: David Broome, dbroome@spcc.edu, 704-290-5862 Related career: Paralegal and legal assistant Estimated starting salary/median salary: $25,800/$39,000 School-Age Education Employment working with children in elementary through middle grades in diverse learning environments. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in school-aged environments. Employment opportunities: Pre-schools, child-care programs, Head Start, public and private schools, public and private agencies, recreational centers School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: Sharon Little, s-little@spcc.edu, 704-272-5399 Related career: Teacher assistant Estimated starting salary/median salary: $17,600/$22,100 Continuing Education Classes (non-college credit) Career Development and Containing Education offers short-term, low-cost classes, seminars, conferences and on-site customized training. Learn workplace and work site skills that develop proficiencies needed for jobs. Explore careers to confirm your interest in an area before committing to a curriculum program of study. Develop a hobby or skill that can be the foundation for starting a small business. Vocational and professional classes run throughout the year. Find the Continuing Education class schedule and register at: www.spcc.edu/cce/register/. Class costs vary and materials may need to be purchased. Many classes provide a certificate of completion. Have questions? Call 704-290-5100 or email SPCCConEdSupport@spcc.edu. Activity Coordinator Learn to plan daily activities for older adult residents of assisted living and long-term care facilities and coordinating volunteer programs. Those who complete the class are state-qualified to be employed. Auto Body Repair More than 50 courses are available that lead to I-CAR Alliance national certification. This program is approved by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Job placement assistance is provided. Employment opportunities include auto dealerships or franchised independent garages as well as self-employment. Contact: Bob Winfrey, rwinfrey@spcc.edu, 704-272-7554. Computed Tomography This course educates radiologic technologists, radiation therapists and nuclear medicine technologists in the post-primary practice of computed tomography. Upon completion, students may be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist post-primary in Computed Tomography. Contractors’ Exam Review Prepare to take the N.C. Residential or Commercial Contractors’ Exam given by the N.C. Contractors’ Licensing Board so that you’re ready to work in residential and commercial construction. Emergency Medical Technician Learn how to administer first aid treatment and transport sick or injured persons as a paid or volunteer member of an emergency medical team, facilities. Employment opportunities include ambulance services and fire and rescue agencies. Contact: Kim Gilmore, kgilmore@spcc.edu, 704-290-5240. Fire Fighter Training Basic and continuing training provided in cooperation with local municipal and volunteer fire departments prepares you to work or volunteer in a municipal fire department. Students must be a member of a fire department to take training. Contact: Chris Yates, cyates@spcc.edu, 704-290 5816. HVAC Skills This air conditioning, heating and refrigeration technology class teaches skills needed for entry-level HVAC technician positions. Contact: Trent Younger, tyounger@spcc.edu, 704-272-5365. Simulation and Game Development in Collaboration with Central Piedmont Community College Employment as designer, artist, animator, programmer, database administrator, tester, quality assurance analyst, engineer, and administrator. Employment opportunities: Entertainment industry, health-care industry, engineering, forensics, education, NASA, and government agencies. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: Oscar Gonzalez, ogonzalez@spcc.edu, 704-290-5232 Related career: Video game designer Estimated starting salary/median salary: $45,200/$75,600 May require a bachelor’s degree Therapeutic Massage new! Work in direct client care settings to provide manipulation, methodical pressure, friction and kneading of the body for maintaining wellness or treating alterations in wellness throughout the lifespan. Employment opportunity: massage therapist School of Allied Health South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma Contact: Alice Bradley, abradley@spcc.edu, 704-290-5832 Related career: Massage therapist Estimated starting salary/median salary: $24,800/$40,400 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 I www.spcc.edu I South Piedmont Community College CareerFocus I Fall 2013 I 11 Intro to Therapeutic Massage Discover what you’ll study in the college-credit Therapeutic Massage program. This short introductory course provides explanations of the various types of massage as well as pre-requisites for the School of Allied Health program. Experience and give a mini-massage. Intro to Robotics new! Learn how to operate programmable machines. Prepare for jobs in manufacturing facilities as a robotics technician. Program Contact: Dennis Baucom, dbaucom@spcc.edu, 704-290-5222. Inspection School North Carolina guidelines for state auto inspections are taught in this two-part class on Vehicle Safety and OBD (Emissions). Following 8-16 hours of training, state inspectors will be present to verify that students are qualified to inspect automobiles. (Some counties do not require emissions inspections). Re-certification of current inspectors is also part of the classes. iPad for Beginners Come learn the basics and helpful hints on how to use an iPad’s default apps including iTunes. Learn about the camera, file sharing, finding useful apps from the app store, finding free sources for movies, and much more. Leave saying to yourself: “I didn’t know an iPad can do that!” Masonry new! Learn the commercial and residential masonry trade so that you’re ready to work with contractors or as a self-employed subcontractor. Program Contact: Dennis Baucom, dbaucom@spcc.edu, 704-290-5222. Mechatronics Learn installation and repair of manufacturing equipment and automated machinery. Get prepared to work in manufacturing facilities or as a field service technician. Contact: Russell Carpenter, rcarpenter@spcc.edu, 704-246-0964. Medical Coding and Billing Specialist You’ll be ready for employment as a Medical Coding and Billing Specialist upon satisfactory completion of online medical courses and a passing grade on the American Academy of Professional Coders exam. Find work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, nursing homes and at coding consulting companies. Medication Aide This 24-hour course meets the training requirements necessary for current N.C. Nursing Assistants seeking certification as an N.C. Medication Aide. Students who successfully complete the course are eligible to take the Medication Aide Examination to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. Contact: Debra Griffin, dgriffin@spcc.edu, 704-290-5217. Medical Administrative Assistant This class provides training to work in medical offices and hospitals. Multimedia Designer Learn how to create multimedia projects. Prepare for a job as an animator, social media blogger, photographer, videographer, eBook publisher or mobile app developer. Notary This 7-hour class prepares the student to be commissioned as a Notary Public in North Carolina. The state test is given at the end of the class. Students must be at least 18 years old, live or work in North Carolina and be a high school graduate or have earned a GED. To become a full-fledged notary, the student will need to submit an application to the Secretary of State and take an oath of office in the presence of an elected official. Contact: Jennifer Yates, j-yates@spcc.edu, 704-290-5819. (Certified) Nursing Assistant II Learn to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for patients of all ages. This 8-15 week course includes 49 hours of classroom instruction, 70 lab hours, and 40 hours of clinical experience. Upon successful completion, the student will be eligible to test for N.C. Certification through the instruction and testing service Pearson Vue. After passing the test, students will be registered with the N.C. Division of Facility Services, Nurse Aide Registry. Graduates find work in private homes, patient care facilities, and home health agencies. SPCC School of Nursing Contact: Debra Griffin, dgriffin@spcc.edu, 704-290-5217. REAL (Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning) The NC REAL program is a six-week course that uses situational learning exercises to help students create a business plan of their own. Contact: Lisa Rolan, lrolan@spcc.edu, 704-993-2424. Residential Framing new! Learn construction and repair of residential housing. Get prepared to work on a crew for residential construction or work self-employed. Program Contact: Dennis Baucom, dbaucom@spcc.edu, 704-290-5222. Solar and Wind Energy Get fundamental knowledge of installation and component functions. Prepare for jobs in residential and commercial installation, systems maintenance, troubleshooting, system design, sales, and customer service. Contact: Dennis Baucom, dbaucom@spcc.edu, 704-290-5222. Sonography Shadow Prepare for entry into the Medical Sonography program with this 64-hour blended class. (Some class meetings are seated on campus and some are online.) Learn how to properly scan through many hours of hands-on practice. Visits from practicing sonographers and others in Allied Health will help prepare the student for the college-credit Medical Sonography program. Short-Term Computer Training Whether you’re just getting started or you’re an advanced user, keep current on computer skills. Come learn Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Office Overview or QuickBooks. Welding Get a fundamental knowledge of various types of welding including MIG, TIG and stick welding methods so that you can work in industrial maintenance or fabrication. Contact: Dennis Baucom, dbaucom@spcc.edu, 704-290-5222. Small Business Center: Referrals and Resources for Entrepreneurs The Small Business Center, located at the Old Charlotte Highway Campus/Building A in Monroe and at the Lockhart-Taylor Center in Wadesboro, provides many resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses, including one-on-one confidential business counseling, workshops and seminars that will jump start your startup or help you continue to thrive. The objective of the Small Business Center Network (SBCN) is to increase the success rate and number of viable small businesses in North Carolina by providing high quality, readily accessible assistance to prospective and existing small business owners which will lead to job creation and retention. All of our services are free! Contact: Lisa Rolan, Director of the Small Business Center, lrolan@spcc.edu, 704-993-2424 (Monroe), 704-272-5453 (Wadesboro). More information is at: www.spcc.edu/cce/sbc/ Career Cruiser: Classes and Coaching Our mobile classroom is a one-stop shop for career counseling, resume preparation and job search assistance. Equipped with smart board, satellite access and 13 computers, the Career Cruiser makes weekly stops in Anson County and Union County. No appointment is necessary. See the schedule at www.spcc.edu or contact Toby Carpenter, tcarpenter@spcc.edu, 704-475-5846. HRD Classes: Front Door to College Human Resources Development (HRD) classes help men and women explore interests, aptitudes and readiness for careers and higher education. Classes are fee-waived for people who are unemployed or underemployed. Most classes meet for a few hours a day for two weeks. Gain workplace skills while waiting for other continuing education or curriculum classes to start. Explore career fields. Get the schedule at: www.spcc.edu/cce/hrd/. Or contact Linda Kappauf, lkappauf@spcc.edu, 704-290-5215. Online Learning: Set Your Time and Place Classes from The Learning Center, Career Step, ProTrain and ed2go foster personal and professional growth. For example, the six-week ed2go online classes are project-oriented and teach skills such as creating web pages, taking digital photographs, using Microsoft Office, speaking Spanish, using medical terminology and more. Register at: www.spcc.edu/cce/onlinelearning/ 12 I Fall 2013 I CareerFocus South Piedmont Community College I www.spcc.edu I 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 Apply Online. At www.spcc.edu click “Apply.” There’s no cost to apply. South Piedmont uses the online College Foundation of North Carolina form. Send High School (and Any College) Transcripts. Send your “official” high school transcript (or GED) and any college transcripts to South Piedmont in a sealed envelope from the institution. Forms to be given to your school are at www.spcc.edu and at Student Services offices on both campuses. Take the Placement Test. Call the South Piedmont Testing Center at 704.272.5391 and select option 3. All first-time students need to take the Accuplacer College Placement Test (CPT), which will determine the classes available to you. View Online Orientation. From www.spcc.edu, click “Student Resources” and then “Orientation.” If you prefer or need to take orientation in person, please send an email request to counselors@spcc.edu. This welcome message explains admissions and how to pay tuition. It also provides an overview of services included with tuition such as access to libraries, academic counseling, advising and student government. It’s a 25-minute video. Answer a few questions at the end of the video and let South Piedmont know that you’ve watched it and are ready to register. Register. Visit either our Old Charlotte Highway Campus in Monroe or our L.L. Polk Campus in Polkton to register. Attend an “arena registration” session prior to semester start to confirm your program of study and sign up for classes. “Arena registration” dates are posted at www.spcc.edu. step1 step2 step3 step4 step5 Five Steps to Successful Enrollment. New Students: Here’s Your Enrollment Checklist South Piedmont Community College has an open-door policy. Admission is open to all persons who are at least 18 years old or who are high school graduates. Funding to pay tuition may come from the student, private sources, federal or state grants, scholarships, or Veterans Affairs benefits. Before selecting curriculum classes (in person), first apply (online) and then take the placement test (in person). Follow these 5 steps to enroll in college-credit classes: Questions? admissions@spcc.edu 704-272-5391 Note: Tuition rates and fees are available at www.spcc.edu. Search “tuition.” Concurrent to enrolling at South Piedmont, consider if you need financial aid. Apply online for federal financial aid at www.fafsa.gov. There’s no fee to apply for financial aid. If you have questions, contact finaid@spcc.edu. Follow these steps for Fall, Spring and Summer registration. The most up-to-date class schedule is always available at: www.spcc.edu South Piedmont Community College P.O. Box 126 Polkton, NC 28135 Art South Piedmont i offer an Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree Fall 2013. Students may select among drama, music or visual art s. Students may take classes as humanities and fine arts general education requirements or as electives, depending on their degree requirements. Ask about fine arts classes when you register or when you meet with your academic advisor. For information about the AFA degree, please contact Carl Bishop, Chair, Department for the Arts, Communication, and Social Sciences at cbishop@spcc.edu. Start here. . . Go anywhere! 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Full Text | Start here…Go anywhere! South Piedmont Community College Fall 2013 Volume 9 • Number 1 Brawn to Brains Skills are the future of manufacturing See Page 4 The Right Amount of Higher Education You don’t have to commit to four years of college to increase your income See Page 6 HWY. 74 Waxhaw Hwy./HWY. 75 Monroe N. Greene St. Camden Rd. US 74 US 74 Wingate Polkton Marshville Wadesboro Rt. 218 South Piedmont Community College South Piedmont Community College Peachland Horne-Town Rd. N. Washington St. Center for Technology and Health Education 3509 HWY. 74 /Independence Blvd. HWY. 74 Rocky River Rd. Old Charlotte Highway Wesley Chapel Rd. Weddington Rd./ HWY. 84 Waxhaw Hwy./HWY. 75 Airport Rd. Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport Mineral Springs Weddington Monroe Indian Trail Wesley Chapel Wingate Polkton Marshville Rt. 218 South Piedmont Community College Peachland Horne-Town Rd. Old Charlotte Highway Campus 4209 Waxhaw Center for Technology and Health Education 3509 At South Piedmont, earn a two-year degree and then transfer credits toward a four-year degree at any of the 16 public universities and colleges (and most private ones) in the state. Faculty who teach courses designed for university transfer have a doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline. Our curriculum faculty to student ratio is 16:1. We’re part of the N.C. Community College System. South Piedmont is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Here, close to home, you can earn a career-oriented Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, a college transfer Associate in Arts (AA) degree or a college transfer Associate in Science (AS) degree. For a complete list of programs of study, check out South Piedmont A-Z on page 9. We’re around the corner in We’re around the corner in BIG Value, Close to HOME! Anson County Classes are offered in Monroe, Polkton, Wadesboro and online. Get Started Today! Contact admissions: 704-272-5391 or admissions@spcc.edu Union County L.L Polk Campus 680 Hwy. 74 P.O. Box 126 Polkton, NC 28135-0126 Old Charlotte Highway Campus PO Box 5041 Monroe, NC 28111-5041 4209 Old Charlotte Highway Monroe, NC 28110 Lockhart-Taylor Center 514 North Washington Street Wadesboro, NC 28170 Center for Technology and Health Education 3509 Old Charlotte Highway Monroe, NC 28110 On the cover Marie Alvarez Spittle outside of CMC Union where she works as an emergency room nurse. 2 High School Students Succeed Through NC Career and College Promise 3 Transfer Advantages for South Piedmont Community College Graduates 4 Brawn to Brains Skills are the Future of Manufacturing 6 The Right Amount of Higher Education You don’t have to commit to four years of college to increase your income. 8 South Piedmont Community College A-Z Are you ready to start a career, learn new skills or change careers? South Piedmont Community College has a program for you. Read CareerFocus anytime on your mobile device, computer or tablet at spcc.mycareerfocus.org It’s the easy way to share articles, access South Piedmont Community College resources and get on the path to a new career. On the go? Contact Student Services at 704-272-5300 in Polkton or at 704-290-5100 in Monroe to learn more about programs of study and the college enrollment process. Contact Institutional Advancement about this publication at 704- 290-5209 in Monroe. Publisher.............................. Stanley Sidor, Ed.D., President Editor/Contributing Writer............................... Caroline Cate, Director, Grants & Community Relations; Michael McAllister, Public Information Officer Photographers...................Sonya Blanchard, Caroline Cate, Michael McAllister, Jim Muldrow Contributing Designer..................................... Roslyn Lewis Visit South Piedmont Community College on the Web at www.spcc.edu South Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees Kenneth Collins Thomas L. Crooke Sr., Chairman John N. Hendley, Secretary Kenneth W. Horne Jr. Harvey H. Leavitt III, Past Chairman Cynthia Little Donna McNair Bill Norwood Dr. Charles F. “Chuck” Palmer Arthur Roos Dr. Jerry Thomas Dr. Fred Thompson Jarvis T. Woodburn, Vice Chairman Renee Nolan, SGA President Executive Staff Stanley Sidor, Ed.D, President John DeVitto, Executive Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services Tiffany Evans, Ph.D, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer Elaine Clodfelter, Vice President, Student Services Hayne White, Vice President, Institutional Advancement and SPCC Foundation Dan Merle, Vice President, Career Development & Continuing Education Career Focus is published twice a year by South Piedmont Community College, P.O. Box 126, Polkton, NC 28135 in partnership with Academic Marketing Services. All rights reserved. No part of the material may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage retrieval system without the permission of the publisher. South Piedmont Community College is an equal opportunity institution. © 2013 South Piedmont Community College 2 4 6 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 I www.spcc.edu I South Piedmont Community College CareerFocus I Fall 2013 I 1 C a r e e r F o c u s High school juniors and seniors! Take seated and online college classes. N.C. Career and College Promise (CCP) will help you to jump start your college transcript or jump start your career. It’s a dual enrollment educational opportunity. The program provides focused preparation leading to college credit or entry-level job credentials. Tuition is free. Students will be responsible for book purchases. Juniors and seniors who attend public high schools, private high schools or home schools and meet certain requirements are eligible. South Piedmont offers CCP pathways that are aligned with the K-12 curriculum and Career and College Ready Standards adopted by the State Board of Education. Students will be enrolled in a Core 44 College Transfer (CT) pathway leading to completion of college transfer credit or a Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway leading to a certificate, diploma or associate degree. For academic year 2013-2014, South Piedmont offers a structured set of general education courses in the CT pathways for Humanities and Social Science, Business and Economics, Life and Health Sciences and Engineering and Mathematics. For the CTE pathway, the college offers 22 certificates and 1 diploma. The programs of study are: accounting; advertising and graphic design; business administration; computer information technology; criminal justice; cyber security; early childhood education; electrical/electronics technology; entrepreneurship; game development; heating ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC); human services technology; industrial systems; law enforcement preparation; mechanical engineering; medical office administration; paralegal technology; and web technologies fundamentals. Eligibility criteria: Core 44 College Transfer Pathways • High school junior or senior. • Weighted GPA of 3.0 on high school courses. • Demonstrated college readiness on an assessment or placement test. Career and Technical Education Pathways • High school junior or senior. • Weighted GPA of 3.0 on high school courses or have the recommendation of the high school principal. • All prerequisites met for the career pathway. “Career and College Promise will save students time and money and allow North Carolina high school students to move forward on well-defined pathways, not just enroll in random college courses. It is an efficient and effective way to further student success.” - Scott Rawls, President of the N.C. Community College System. Caroline Cate High School Students Succeed Through N.C. Career and College Promise N.C. Career and College Promise is available to high school juniors and seniors who attend public high schools, private high schools or home schools and meet certain eligibility requirements. Scott Collier Enrollment Services Recruiter scollier@spcc.edu 704-290-5872 Jeff Jost Enrollment Services Recruiter jjost@spcc.edu 704-290-5871 For more information, please contact Faith and Kaiti offer more tips at: What advice to you have for new CCP students? “I was getting the college class feel. Instead of taking little filler classes at the end of my senior year, I could continue my education into college and not waste time. There’s a lot going on in Moodle now. So, knowing your way around the Internet, knowing your way around MLA format— you do have more expectations for yourself to step up to the plate. If you need help, you’re going to have to go up to your teacher and ask for it. It’s basically ‘just be responsible.’ It’s a good preparation for going to college.” Kaiti Stewart Weddington High School ‘13 UNC-Charlotte, incoming freshman Fall 2013 Why take college courses while still in high school? “I don’t want to take courses that won’t be necessary for me in the future. I think it’s beneficial to take the actual courses that will get me ahead. When you go and take these college courses you’ll be stepping forward and helping yourself.” ‘Faith Diggs CATA ‘13 Wingate University, incoming freshman Fall 2013 2 I Fall 2013 I CareerFocus South Piedmont Community College I www.spcc.edu I 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 C a r e e r F o c u s Transfer Advantages for South Piedmont Graduates At a community college, you can explore a career field of interest as part of your associate degree program. In North Carolina, community college students may select a pre-major or a pathway as an area of study. South Piedmont Community College offers 22 such programs. In addition to the pre-major or pathway area of study, students take general education courses in humanities, fine arts, math, science, and social and behavioral science. This well-rounded education is the foundation for transferring to a university to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Because the classes are through a community college, you’ll pay less. Courses earned with an Associate in Arts Degree (AA), an Associate in Science Degree (AS) or an Associate of Fine Arts Degree (AFA) at South Piedmont are transferable to the 16 public universities in North Carolina via a N.C. Community College System articulation agreement with the University of North Carolina. Because of this covenant, you’ll begin at the university with junior status. South Piedmont has many resources available to prepare students for the transition. Ease into the College Experience South Piedmont faculty generally do not have competing interests, such as research projects or seeking publication. These efforts would distract from teaching introductory college courses. With the full focus of faculty, the opportunity for personal attention helps students to learn and to increase their potential for academic success. The size of many general education and pre-major classes at South Piedmont is smaller than the same classes at four-year institutions. At South Piedmont, the student to curriculum faculty ratio is 16:1. Save Money Attending South Piedmont can provide substantial financial savings. Tuition and fees are less than four-year institutions. For academic year 2013-2014, the per credit hour cost is $71.50 for in-state students. Studying 30 credit hours in the year and paying the associated fees for such items as technology access, academic support and student activities would cost approximately $2,290. That same credit load for an in-state student would cost substantially more at either a public university or a private institution. By starting and staying at South Piedmont through completion of an associate degree, students may save enough to cover the tuition costs of their junior year at a university. South Piedmont has two campuses. The L.L. Polk Campus in Polkton is on Highway 74. The Old Charlotte Highway Campus in Monroe is on the border with Indian Trail. This local convenience saves students commuting costs. Also, scholarships are sometimes available. The SPCC Foundation provides merit-based and need-based scholarships as well as ones with criteria determined by the donor. Ask about scholarships when applying to South Piedmont and then again when applying to the four-year college or university. A student’s academic achievements at South Piedmont can lead to scholarship opportunities at the transfer institution. Transfer with Assistance Most community colleges, including South Piedmont, offer dedicated assistance to help students with the transfer process. Students are provided with online transfer resources and information on transfer agreements, application deadlines, scholarships and more. South Piedmont invites many representatives of four-year institutions to visit the campuses to speak with students about transferring. Boost Grade Point Average Taking classes at South Piedmont can help improve a student’s grade point average (GPA). Unlike most four-year institutions, South Piedmont has an open-door admissions policy, allowing students to be accepted regardless of past academic performance. Students who improve their academic record show four-year institutions that they are serious about their education, and the effort permits them to meet the minimum admissions requirements at their chosen four-year university or college. Transferring from South Piedmont is a smart way to start college, save money and achieve academic goals. At South Piedmont, start here. . . go anywhere! Caroline Cate Attending South Piedmont can provide substantial financial savings. Tuition and fees are less than four-year institutions. 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 I www.spcc.edu I South Piedmont Community College CareerFocus I Fall 2013 I 3 C a r e e r F o c u s Brawn to Brains Skills are the future of manufacturing While it’s true that old-fashioned assembly line jobs are dwindling, a new kind of manufacturing is starved for skilled workers. Today, more than 60 percent of manufacturing employees have at least some college education, according to a U.S. Department of Commerce report. And a 2011 report from the Manufacturing Institute estimates that 600,000 skilled manufacturing jobs are currently unfilled because employers can’t find qualified workers. Tallying forecasted jobs from eight manufacturers in Anson and Union counties who collaborate with South Piedmont Community College to define relevant coursework and training, an estimated 391 positions will need filling over the next two years. Almost 40 will be machinists, more than a dozen will be technicians, and 260 will be production. Chris Platé, executive director of Economic Development and Aviation for Monroe-Union County Economic Development, says that Union County’s labor pool is inherently “precision-minded” and “detail-oriented.” Much of the workforce has been honed from generations of families with a history in metals/machining or a mechanical background derived from an agrarian lifestyle, according to Platé. “Being predisposed to advanced manufacturing processes means that with targeted training— such as the hands-on courses provided at South Piedmont—youth graduating high school and men and women wanting to retrain can ramp up for skilled manufacturing jobs,” he said. [The Monroe-Union County Development Work Plan 2013-2015 can be found at www.developunion.com.] Technical and Workplace Skills Some of the modern manufacturing jobs are technical: CNC programmers, robotics technicians and industrial maintenance mechanics. Welders must learn a range of techniques for welding a variety of metals. And machinists need to learn to create and use CAD blueprints and operate lathes and milling machines to produce prototypes. This is intricate work. Beyond mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills and good During his 32 years as a warehouse manager with a local textile company, Harold Lathan had survived round after round of layoffs as the jobs moved overseas. So he wasn’t surprised when it was finally his job that went away a few years ago. Still no job What did surprise him was how difficult it was to find a new job. After all, Harold had a great work record and had proven his value many times. He thought he would simply take his skills to a new company. Weeks of looking for work turned into months, so after a year had passed and still no job, Harold knew it was time to take some decisive steps toward getting back to work. That’s when he decided to strengthen his skill set at South Piedmont Community College. “It was a great decision,” Harold said, “one of my best.” South Piedmont makes the difference At South Piedmont, Harold made some good friends and gained practical experience in electrical and mechanical work, HVAC repair, and more. He earned continuing education certificates in mechatronics, basic electro-mechanical, and solar installation. He also achieved gold level Career Readiness Certification. Harold’s new credentials prompted potential employers to pay attention. Soon he was getting interviews, eventually landing a great position as the facilities manager with the Levine Museum of the New South in uptown Charlotte in December 2011. “This is the best job I’ve ever had in my life,” Harold said. “And there’s no doubt in my mind that the certificates I earned at South Piedmont—in electrical, mechanical, and project management—showed them that I could do the job.” Michael McAllister There will always be a need for workers who can program, manage and repair devices. STUDENT SUCCESS STORY ‘The best job I’ve ever had’ Harold Lathan 4 I Fall 2013 I CareerFocus South Piedmont Community College I www.spcc.edu I 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 C a r e e r F o c u s communication are among the qualities that employers seek. “Depending on a person’s goals, the short-term training and the career pathways we provide offer the ideal avenue to learn cost-effectively,” said Dr. Stan Sidor, president of South Piedmont Community College. In addition to the industry skills, students learn workplace ethics, safety, customer service, communications, and teamwork so that they earn Career Readiness Certificates. Over the last three years, 56 employers in the region have, combined, hired 141 men and women who’ve completed the 10- week machining classes or industrial maintenance/ mechatronics classes at South Piedmont. The college has, through collaborations with funders and industry, combined training in the lab with on-site experience. B+E Manufacturing (Monroe), Columbus McKinnon (Wadesboro), Logic Manufacturing (Indian Trail) and Vanguard Pai Lung (Monroe), for example, offered internships to South Piedmont students in 2012. Greiner Bio-One (Monroe) will offer apprenticeships in 2013. “Manufacturers have a short-term need to fill high-skill jobs and a long-term need for a pipeline of trained workers,” said Sidor. “Our students are ready.” Laura Lyjak Crawford, Caroline Cate Manufacturing Careers Welder Median Salary: $35,920 Machinist Median Salary: $39,220 CNC Programming Median Salary: $45,890 Industrial Machinery Mechanic Median Salary: $46,270 Robotics Technicians Median Salary: $51,220 Source: O*Net 2011 Advanced Manufacturing Technologies South Piedmont Community College has an extensive selection of equipment, including a flexible manufacturing system. Machines and training materials valued at more than $3 million have been purchased with support from Duke Energy, Golden LEAF Foundation, and OMNOVA Foundation. The mechatronics machine ties together a number of functions, including programmable logic controllers, pneumatics, motion controls, hydraulics and robotics. The robotic arm can, for example, add bolts as a mechanical part travels on a belt through eight building stations. “We train novice and experienced people on basic machine and systems maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting,” said Dennis Baucom, Director of Vocational Trades. “Our instructors show students how to handle electrical wiring, motor controls, PLCs, pump systems, and mechanical drive systems.” Employer needs led to the establishment of the QuickStart CNC Operator PLUS course. At a cost of less than $800, this 10- week class shows students how to read blueprints, measure, calculate basic and applied shop math, and program and operate a CNC lathe and mill. Small class size gives students one-on- one attention and extensive hands-on skills practice. “We offer short-term classes throughout the year so that our students can quickly get trained for jobs,” said Baucom. “We train people right out of high school and people looking for a career change.” South Piedmont offers additional short-term classes in advanced manufacturing. Training options include integrated systems technology and advanced machining. Credentials for Career Path New for academic year 2013-2014 are four two-year degrees in the field of engineering technology. Graduates will be prepared to assist in the design, development, testing, troubleshooting and repair of engineered systems. “Emphasis across the curriculum is on the integration of theory and hands-on application of engineering technology principles,” said Dr. Maria Lander, dean of Applied Science and Technology. With this additional training for broad skills and problem-solving, graduates will have the credentials for jobs requiring planning and supervisory responsibilities. And, graduates will have college credit to pursue a four-year degree in engineering. Caroline Cate Training for local jobs “Manufacturers have a short-term need to fill high-skill jobs and a long-term need for a pipeline of trained workers. Our students are ready.” 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 I www.spcc.edu I South Piedmont Community College CareerFocus I Fall 2013 I 5 In choosing a career, it’s important to know your personal interests and talents, the job outlook for occupations matching your interests and talents, the education required, and the earnings you can expect—annually and over a lifetime. Several recent economic studies shed light on the outlook for national and local jobs, and help answer the question, “How much higher education do I need?” More job openings for skilled workers A 2010 study from Georgetown University, “Help Wanted: Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements through 2018,” included these two conclusions: • By 2018, the U.S. economy will create 46.8 million job openings, and 63 percent of these will require workers with at least some college education. • By 2018, the postsecondary system will have produced 3 million fewer college graduates than demanded by the labor market. While 65 percent of workers with a high school diploma and no college experience have household incomes placing them in the middle class or above, completion of an associate degree raises this proportion to 80 percent. Earning a bachelor’s degree pushes the proportion in the middle class or above to 86 percent. Middle-skills jobs on the rise One in every five jobs and nearly half of those that pay $35,000 or more a year are “middle-skills” jobs that require training beyond high school, but less than a bachelor’s degree. These jobs include nurses, computer support specialists, auto mechanics, dental hygienists, fitness trainers, heating and air conditioning mechanics, hairstylists, paralegals, pre-school teachers, and medical laboratory technicians. The Right Amount of Higher Education You don’t have to commit to four years of college to increase your income STUDENT SUCCESS STORY Marie Alvarez-Spittle is a motivated woman. Over the past 12 years, she has moved from one success to the next, transitioning several times from one exciting career to another. Each time she has turned to South Piedmont Community College to prepare her. While earning her bachelor’s degree in sports medicine from Wingate University—which occasionally involved riding in ambulances with injured athletes—she became fascinated by the work of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and decided that it was a job she wanted to do. That’s when she discovered South Piedmont and the program that launched her career as an EMT. That same professional curiosity and passion for helping others led her a few years later to her next career as a firefighter and then, several years after that, her current position as an emergency room nurse. South Piedmont was there for her to put each new goal within reach. What do all of Marie’s careers have in common? Dealing with crisis: “I wouldn’t use the term adrenaline junkie,” she said, “but I definitely enjoy the excitement.” And Marie isn’t finished. She will soon begin working on her master’s degree with a new goal in mind. She aims to teach the next generation of nurses. Her years of experience in crisis situations, in a variety of roles, makes her a valuable nurse, and it will—someday very soon— make her a valuable teacher as well. “Teaching will give me the opportunity to draw on my training and experience and to share it with others,” Marie said. Michael McAllister One Exciting Career to Another Marie Alvarez-Spittle C a r e e r F o c u s One in every five jobs and nearly half of those that pay $35,000 or more a year are “middle-skills” jobs that require training beyond high school, but less than a bachelor’s degree. 6 I Fall 2013 I CareerFocus South Piedmont Community College I www.spcc.edu I 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 Top-paying middle-skills jobs Sources: Help Wanted, 2010; The College Payoff, 2012; Career and Technical Education, 2012, all from Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce Registered nurses Median Wage: $52,000 Computer programmers Median Wage: $59,000 Technical Writers Median Wage: $56,000 Firefighters Median Wage: $59,000 Police officers Median Wage: $56,000 Sales representatives, wholesale Median Wage: $49,000 Office and administrative support supervisors Median Wage: $42,000 Air traffic controllers Median Wage: $81,000 Aircraft pilots and flight engineers Median Wage: $84,000 Up-to-date techniques and instruction provided by South Piedmont Community College in classrooms and clinical rotations prepare men and women for healthcare jobs. Computerized human patient simulators, other specialized equipment and the community at-large are fundamental to putting instruction into practice. Carolinas Medical Center-Union houses three simulation patients. Hospital lab technicians use them to create medical situations for practice. “With the complexity of care needed for hospitalized patients, it’s important to try out different scenarios,” said Joyce Long, dean of School of Nursing. “By interacting with our adult, child and infant simulators, students try nursing techniques, observe patient reaction and then adjust care as needed.” The simulators can speak and can respond either appropriately or inappropriately to medication. The technician can make them go into seizures or increase their heart rate. A $362,000 grant from the Duke Endowment in 2009 helped to pay for the equipment. High-Performance Imaging Machine With 3D and 4D capability for obstetrics, South Piedmont’s newly purchased Esaote MyLab Twice system is a boon to the Medical Sonography program. “Our students who have experience in medical settings recommended this ultrasound system,” says Alice Bradley, dean of Allied Health. “It provides easy and fast diagnosis. With it, our students can learn how to read a range of imaging, including cardiac and musculoskeletal views.” Wellness Fairs Students in the Medical Assisting and the Medical Laboratory Assistant programs host a wellness fair each spring. Lori Starns, an Allied Health faculty member, coordinates the programs. “The fair is an educational experience that relies on teamwork to plan an outreach project,” said Starnes. Students create displays and handouts that explain topics such as infection control and hand hygiene, diabetes prevention, corrective high cholesterol measures, tips for good oral health, ways to alleviate asthma, breast cancer, and effects of alcohol on the body. They demonstrate to attendees how to do self-exams, alter diets, and follow personal health regimens. “Talking with people in an informal, informational setting allows students to practice patient communications,” said Starnes. “It’s a practical way to extend the classroom lessons.” Caroline Cate Nursing and Allied Health Patient Practice These middle-skill jobs are quite varied. In some you work with your hands, some you work with logic and numbers, and in others you work with people. Middle-skills jobs and middle-class pay In The College Payoff, labor market economists at Georgetown University indicate that 28 percent of workers with an associate degree earned more than the median earnings of workers with bachelor’s degrees. That’s worth repeating: Nearly 3 in 10 workers with associate degrees earn more than half of the workers with bachelor’s degrees. The high earnings of registered nurses have a lot to do with that, but it’s not just nurses. The economic benefit of additional education and training over a lifetime can be substantial. Some postsecondary education, even without earning a degree, adds nearly one-quarter of a million dollars to lifetime earnings. An associate degree is worth over $420,000 in lifetime earnings above what you can expect to earn as a high school graduate. Add it up, and the middle looks like a pretty nice place to be! Craig Clagett, Laura Lyjak Crawford Nearly 3 in 10 workers with associate degrees earn more than half of the workers with bachelor’s degrees. 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 I www.spcc.edu I South Piedmont Community College CareerFocus I Fall 2013 I 7 Your College Transfer & Workforce Training Options College Transfer Program (School of Arts and Sciences) Associate in Arts - Social Science Secondary Education (Pre-major) new! Contact: Tammy Frailly, tfrailly@spcc.edu 704-290-5829 Associate in Arts - Social Work (Pre-major) Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235-5448 Associate in Arts - Sociology (Pre-major) new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 Associate in Arts - Special Education (Pre-major) new! Contact: Tammy Frailly, tfrailly, 290-5829 Associate in Fine Arts Associate in Fine Arts – Drama Pathway new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 Associate in Fine Arts - Music Pathway new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 Associate in Fine Arts - Visual Art Pathway new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 Associate in Science - The Associate in Science (without a pre-major) emphasizes science and/or math courses for students intending to major in a 4-year program with a science and/ or math focus. Contact: David Wheeler, dwheeler@spcc.edu, 704-290-5879 Associate in Science - Biology and Biology Education (Pre-major) new! Contact: David Wheeler, dwheeler@spcc.edu, 704-290-5879 Associate in Science - Chemistry and Chemistry Education (Pre-major) new! Contact: David Wheeler, dwheeler@spcc.edu, 704-290-5879 Associate in Science - Engineering (Pre-major) Contact: Raymond Griffith, rgriffith@spcc.edu, 704-272-5439 Associate in Science - Mathematics (Pre-major) new! Contact: Raymond Griffith, rgriffith@spcc.edu, 704-272-5439 Associate in Science - Mathematics Education (Pre-major) new! Contact: Raymond Griffith, rgriffith@spcc.edu, 704-272-5439 Associate in Science - Pharmacy Pathwaynew! Contact: David Wheeler, dwheeler@spcc.edu, 704-290-5879 Accounting Employment in accounting firms, as well as large and small corporations, preparing financial statements, balance sheets, and tax returns. Employment opportunities: Accounting firms, small businesses, banks, hospitals; self-employment. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Certificate Contact: Toiya Evans, tevans@spcc.edu, 704-290-5233 Related career: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk Estimated starting salary/median salary: $22,400/$34,000 Advertising/Graphic Design Employment in graphic design with emphasis on print design, web design, multimedia design, social media, advertising, illustration, photography, and publishing. Employment opportunities: Graphic design studios, advertising agencies, in-house graphics, printing companies, web design, social media specialist, publishing, and ePublishing. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Certificate Contact: Linda M. Ward, lmward@spcc.edu, 704-290-5279 Related career: Graphic designers Estimated starting salary/median salary: $24,88/$40,700 Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology A career in residential and commercial maintenance and installation of heating and cooling systems. Employment opportunities: Firms that specialize in installing, repairing and servicing heating and cooling systems and refrigeration equipment in homes, and commercial and industrial buildings. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: A. Trent Younger, ayounger@spcc.edu, 704-272-5365 Related career: Heating and air conditioning mechanic and installer Estimated starting salary/median salary: $27,000/$37,000 South Piedmont Credential Purpose Program of Study Certificate Demonstrates mastery of skills needed to move into an entry-level job and awards college credits. Program of Study Diploma Demonstrates understanding of skills to help achieve a job promotion and awards college credits. Associate in Arts Degree (AA) / Associate in Science Degree (AS) The first two years of college coursework to transfer to a four-year college or university with junior status Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) Degree Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) In-depth career preparation, as well as some general education classes, during a two-year course of study. An AAS degree is best-suited for someone who plans to find a job after earning the degree in a specialized area or skill. An AS, in contrast, is intended for those planning to transfer to a four-year university. Career Development and Continuing Education Certificate Training in a chosen field that does not award college credits, yet shows proficiency of skills. College Credit Programs of Study A-Z An alphabetical listing of curriculum programs of study offered by South Piedmont Community College follows. Need more information? Search at www.spcc.edu. Have questions? Call 704- 272-5391 or email admissions@spcc.edu. College Transfer Program (School of Arts and Sciences) The College Transfer Program parallels the freshman and sophomore years of a four-year college or university. At South Piedmont, students take general education courses in the areas of humanities, fine arts, mathematics, science, and social and behavioral sciences along with pre-major transfer courses. The NC Community College System has a Comprehensive Articulation Agreement with the University of North Carolina (a system of 16 public universities) and other private colleges in the state. With an Associate in Arts (AA) degree, Associate in Science (AS) degree or Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree, students may transfer with junior status to these four-year institutions. Associate in Arts - The Associate in Arts (without a pre-major) offers the most flexibility. Students select courses tailored to their interests and their intended major. Contact: Tammy Frailly, tfrailly@spcc.edu 704-290-5829 Associate in Arts - Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Marketing (Pre-major) new! Contact: Raymond Griffith, rgriffith@spcc.edu, 704-272-5439 Associate in Arts - Criminal Justice (Pre-major) Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu,704-290-5235 Associate in Arts - Elementary Education (Pre-major) Contact: Tammy Frailly, tfrailly@spcc.edu, 704-290-5829 Associate in Arts - English (Pre-major) new! Contact: Tammy Frailly, tfrailly@spcc.edu, 704-290-5829 Associate in Arts - English Education (Pre-major) new! Contact: Tammy Frailly, tfrailly@spcc.edu, 704-290-5829 Associate in Arts - History (Pre-major) new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 Associate in Arts - Mass Communication/Journalism (Pre-major) new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 Associate in Arts - Middle Grades Education (Pre-major) new! Contact: Tammy Frailly, tfrailly@spcc.edu 704-290-5829 Associate in Arts - Nursing (Pre-major) Contact: David Wheeler, dwheeler@spcc.edu,704-290-5879 Associate in Arts - Political Science (Pre-major) new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 Associate in Arts - Psychology (Pre-major) new! Contact: Carl Bishop, cbishop@spcc.edu, 704-290-5235 8 I Fall 2013 I CareerFocus South Piedmont Community College I www.spcc.edu I 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 C a r e e r F o c u s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) A career as a certified law enforcement officer in North Carolina. Employment opportunities: Municipal police departments, sheriffs’ offices, bailiff, NC Highway Patrol, NC State Bureau of Investigation. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Kevin Ashley, kashley@spcc.edu, 704-290-5820 Related career: Police and sheriff’s patrol officer Estimated starting salary/median salary: $28,400/$39,000 Biotechnology in collaboration with Gaston College Employment as research assistant to biologists or chemists, laboratory technician, instrumentation technician, or quality assurance technician. Employment opportunities: High-tech manufacturing, agribusiness, government, research and development, sales, customer service. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: David Wheeler, dwheeler@spcc.edu, 704-290-5879 Related career: Medical and clinical laboratory technician Estimated starting salary/median salary: $25,200/$38,400 Business Administration Employment requiring fundamental knowledge of business functions and processes. Employment opportunities: Government agencies, financial institutions, large/small businesses; self-employment. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: Fredrea Crawford-Smith, fsmith@spcc.edu, 704-290-5274 Related career: Administrative services manager Estimated starting salary/median salary: $51,000/$82,000 Computer Information Technology Employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. Employment opportunities: Systems maintenance, troubleshooting, support/training and business applications design and implementation. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: Chris Johnson, c-johnson@spcc.edu, 704-272-5426 Related career: Computer user support specialist Estimated starting salary/median salary: $29,000/$47,700 Computer Information Technology – Computer Support Entry-level employment opportunities as a user support specialist or network administrator. Various job titles in the field include help-desk support, technical support, end-user trainer, network support technician, or network administrator. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Chris Johnson, c-johnson@spcc.edu, 704-272-5426 Related career: Computer user support specialist Estimated starting salary/median salary: $29,000/$47,700 Computer Information Technology – Cyber Forensics Employment at financial institutions, for Internet providers and software developers, as well as for governmental agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security, and state and local law enforcement agencies. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Oscar Gonzalez, ogonzalez@spcc.edu, 704-290-5232 Related career: Forensics - intrusion detection analyst 0-4 years experience/5-9 years experience: $56,166/$77,033 From sans.org 2008 salary survey, may require a bachelor’s degree or higher Computer Information Technology – Game Development Entry-level employment as game designer. Employment opportunities: Gaming industry as programmer trainees and software developers. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Oscar Gonzalez, ogonzalez@spcc.edu, 704-290-5232 Related career: Video game designer Estimated starting salary/median salary: $45,200/$75,600 May require a bachelors degree Computer Information Technology – Microsoft Office Entry-level employment as a Microsoft Office specialist. Employment opportunities: Business, industry, government organizations as computer operators and software support technicians. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Patricia Johnson, p-johnson@spcc.edu, 704-272-5423 Related career: Secretary and administrative assistant Estimated starting salary/median salary: $21,100/$31,600 Computer Information Technology Integration – Mobile Apps Development in collaboration with Central Piedmont Community College Employment as programmer, tester, quality assurance analyst, engineer, and software developer. Employment opportunities: Business and industry, including entertainment, health care, education and government agencies. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: Kim Bateman, kbateman@spcc.edu, 704-272-5417 Related career: Software developers Estimated starting salary/median salary: $56,000/$86,000 Most positions require a bachelor’s degree Computer Information Technology – Mobile Apps Foundation Employment as a mobile apps developer trainee. Employment opportunities: Business and industry, including entertainment, health care, education, and government agencies. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Kim Bateman, kbateman@spcc.edu, 704-272-5417 Related career: Software developer Estimated starting salary/median salary: $56,000/$86,000 Most positions require a bachelor’s degree Computer Information Technology – Operating Systems Entry-level employment with organizations that require operating systems administration. Employment opportunities: Systems maintenance, troubleshooting, support/training, and OS administration. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Kim Bateman, kbateman@spcc.edu, 704-272-5417 Related career: Network and computer systems administrator Estimated starting salary/median salary: $45,400/$72,100 May require a bachelors degree 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 I www.spcc.edu I South Piedmont Community College CareerFocus I Fall 2013 I 9 Criminal Justice Technology Employment within local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, court systems, correctional facilities, security, loss prevention, and forensic science. Employment opportunities: Police officer, deputy sheriff, detention officer, state trooper, probation/parole officer, surveillance officer, loss prevention specialist, crime scene tech, FBI agent, SBI agent, court clerk, private investigator, trial court administrator, victim/witness assistant, and criminal background researcher. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: Miriam Sallee, msallee@spcc.edu, 704-290-5264 Related career: Police detective Estimated starting salary/median salary: $33,400/$45,800 Criminal Justice Technology – Forensics Employment at financial institutions, for Internet providers and software developers, as well as for governmental agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security and state and local law enforcement agencies. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Miriam Sallee, msallee@spcc.edu, 704-290-5264 Related career: Police detective Estimated starting salary/median salary: $33,400/$45,800 Early Childhood Education Teach and care for children in infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Employment opportunities: Preschools, childcare programs, Head Start, public and private schools, recreational centers. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: Sharon Little, s-little@spcc.edu, 704-272-5399 Related career: Preschool teacher Estimated starting salary/median salary: $16,800/$22,500 Electrical Systems Technology Employment installing and maintaining electrical/electronic systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Employment opportunities: On-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems. (Graduates who successfully complete the required apprenticeship are prepared to take the state electrical contracting license exam.) School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: George Kouvaris, gkouvaris@spcc.edu, 704-290-5265 Related career: Electrician Estimated starting salary/median salary: $27,200/$38,100 Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic Bridge Prospective students who have at least 3,000 paid hours as a paramedic, and have completed the BTLS or PHTLS, ACLS, PALS, Health Provider CPR certification, and hold national certification are eligible to apply to the EMS Bridging program. Those students who have completed a formal EMS-Basic and EMS-Paramedic course may also earn college credit for their Continuing Education course work. Employment opportunities include ambulance services, fire and rescue agencies, air medical services, specialty areas of hospitals, industry, educational institutions, and government agencies. School of Allied Health South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: Tony Shires, tshires@spcc.edu, 704-290-5817 Related career: Emergency medical technician and paramedic Estimated starting salary/median salary: $21,200/$31,200 Entrepreneurship Employment in your own business. Employment opportunities: Self-employed business owner. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: Sam Spencer, sspencer@spcc.edu, 704-272-5425 Entry salary range: Varies according to type and success of business General Education The Associate in General Education curriculum is designed for the academic enrichment of students who wish to broaden their education, with emphasis on personal interest, growth and development. School of Arts and Sciences South Piedmont Credential: Associate Degree in General Education Contact: Joyce Long, j-long@spcc.edu, 704-290-5281 Human Services Technology Family and child assistance programs, rehabilitation services, youth services, services for aging, programs for developmentally disabled. Employment opportunities: Employment doing direct service delivery work in social service agencies. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma Contact: Fedder Williams, f-williams@spcc.edu, 704-290-5877 Related career: Social and human services assistant Estimated starting salary/median salary: $19,300/$27,000 Human Services Technology-Substance Abuse Certificate Employment as substance abuse counselor, DWI counselor, residential facility worker. Employment opportunities: Substance abuse counselors work with physicians, nurses, social workers, mental health counselors and police in courts, schools, correctional facilities and treatment facilities. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Fedder Williams, f-williams@spcc.edu, 704-290-5877 Related career: Social and human services assistant Estimated starting salary/median salary: $19,300/$27,000 Industrial Systems Technology Graduates should be able to individually, or with a team, safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial process and support equipment. Upon completion, graduates should be prepared to sit for industry-recognized certification exams, which demonstrate job readiness to employers. Responsibilities may include inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: Dr. Maria Lander, mlander@spcc.edu, 704-290-5267 Related career: Industrial machinery mechanic Estimated starting salary/median salary: $28,600/$43,400 Infant/Toddler Care Graduates should be prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate infant/toddler programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Early Head Start programs, and other infant/toddler programs. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: Diploma Contact: Sharon Little, s-little@spcc.edu, 704-272-5399 Related career: Preschool teacher Estimated starting salary/median salary: $16,800/$22,500 Mechanical Engineering Technology Employment designing, manufacturing, operating, and maintaining mechanical systems and processes such as engines and control systems. Employment Opportunities: Work in manufacturing facilities, including aerospace and energy. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Certificate Contact: Dr. Leo Maganares, lmaganares@spcc.edu, 704-290-5890 Related career: Mechanical engineering technician Estimated starting salary/median salary: $34,100/$48,900 Mechatronics Engineering Technology new! Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing roles that can include assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, and control systems. Upon completion, graduates should be prepared to sit for Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry-recognized certification exams, which demonstrate job readiness to employers. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: Dr. Maria Lander, mlander@spcc.edu, 704-290-5267 Related career: Mechatronics engineer Estimated starting salary/median salary: $49,000/$85,000 May require a bachelor’s degree Medical Assisting Employment as a multi-skilled healthcare professional performing administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. (Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants Certification Examination to become Certified Medical Assistants.) Employment opportunities: Physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, hospitals. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma Contact: Lori Starnes, lstarnes@spcc.edu, 704-290-5825 Related career: Medical assistant Estimated starting salary/median salary: $21,500/$28,700 10 I Fall 2013 I CareerFocus South Piedmont Community College I www.spcc.edu I 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 Medical Laboratory Assistant Employment performing routine medical laboratory testing and office tasks. (Graduates may apply to take AMT certification exam to become a Medical Laboratory Assistant.) Employment opportunities: Physicians’ offices and hospitals. School of Allied Health South Piedmont Credential: Certificate Contact: Lori Starnes, lstarnes@spcc.edu, 704-290-5825 Related career: Medical and clinical laboratory technician Estimated starting salary/median salary: $25,200/$38,400 Medical Office Administration Employment performing administrative and support functions in medical and other healthcare facilities. Employment opportunities: Medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, other healthcare-related organizations. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Certificate, Medical Insurance Coding Diploma or Transcription Certificate Contact: Sarah K. Jordan, SJordan@spcc.edu, 704-290-5858 or Geanetta Agbona, GAgbona@spcc.edu, 704-272-5442 Related career: Medical secretary Estimated starting salary/median salary: $21,900/$29,300 Medical Sonography Employment as a medical sonographer or ultrasound technologist. (Graduates are eligible to take examinations administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.) Employment opportunities: Hospitals, physicians’ offices, mobile services, educational institutions. School of Allied Health South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: Alice Bradley, abradley@spcc.edu, 704-290-5832 Related career: Diagnostic medical sonographer Estimated starting salary/median salary: $48,900/$62,600 Nursing-Associate Degree A healthcare career as a nurse. [Graduates of this program are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse.] Employment opportunities: Hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices, community agencies. School of Nursing South Piedmont Credential: AS Contact: Joyce Long, j-long@spcc.edu, 704-290-5281 Related career: Registered Nurse Estimated starting salary/median salary: $42,300/$58,000 Nursing-Practical Providing nursing care to children and adults. [Graduates are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-PN, which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).] Employment opportunities: Hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, long-term care facilities. School of Nursing South Piedmont Credential: Diploma Contact: Joyce Long, j-long@spcc.edu, 704-290-5281 Related career: Licensed Practical Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse Estimated starting salary/median salary: $31,900/$41,500 Paralegal Technology Employment performing routine legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work under the supervision of an attorney. Employment opportunities: Private law firms, governmental agencies, banks, insurance agencies, and other business organizations. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: David Broome, dbroome@spcc.edu, 704-290-5862 Related career: Paralegal and legal assistant Estimated starting salary/median salary: $25,800/$39,000 School-Age Education Employment working with children in elementary through middle grades in diverse learning environments. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in school-aged environments. Employment opportunities: Pre-schools, child-care programs, Head Start, public and private schools, public and private agencies, recreational centers School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma, Certificate Contact: Sharon Little, s-little@spcc.edu, 704-272-5399 Related career: Teacher assistant Estimated starting salary/median salary: $17,600/$22,100 Continuing Education Classes (non-college credit) Career Development and Containing Education offers short-term, low-cost classes, seminars, conferences and on-site customized training. Learn workplace and work site skills that develop proficiencies needed for jobs. Explore careers to confirm your interest in an area before committing to a curriculum program of study. Develop a hobby or skill that can be the foundation for starting a small business. Vocational and professional classes run throughout the year. Find the Continuing Education class schedule and register at: www.spcc.edu/cce/register/. Class costs vary and materials may need to be purchased. Many classes provide a certificate of completion. Have questions? Call 704-290-5100 or email SPCCConEdSupport@spcc.edu. Activity Coordinator Learn to plan daily activities for older adult residents of assisted living and long-term care facilities and coordinating volunteer programs. Those who complete the class are state-qualified to be employed. Auto Body Repair More than 50 courses are available that lead to I-CAR Alliance national certification. This program is approved by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Job placement assistance is provided. Employment opportunities include auto dealerships or franchised independent garages as well as self-employment. Contact: Bob Winfrey, rwinfrey@spcc.edu, 704-272-7554. Computed Tomography This course educates radiologic technologists, radiation therapists and nuclear medicine technologists in the post-primary practice of computed tomography. Upon completion, students may be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist post-primary in Computed Tomography. Contractors’ Exam Review Prepare to take the N.C. Residential or Commercial Contractors’ Exam given by the N.C. Contractors’ Licensing Board so that you’re ready to work in residential and commercial construction. Emergency Medical Technician Learn how to administer first aid treatment and transport sick or injured persons as a paid or volunteer member of an emergency medical team, facilities. Employment opportunities include ambulance services and fire and rescue agencies. Contact: Kim Gilmore, kgilmore@spcc.edu, 704-290-5240. Fire Fighter Training Basic and continuing training provided in cooperation with local municipal and volunteer fire departments prepares you to work or volunteer in a municipal fire department. Students must be a member of a fire department to take training. Contact: Chris Yates, cyates@spcc.edu, 704-290 5816. HVAC Skills This air conditioning, heating and refrigeration technology class teaches skills needed for entry-level HVAC technician positions. Contact: Trent Younger, tyounger@spcc.edu, 704-272-5365. Simulation and Game Development in Collaboration with Central Piedmont Community College Employment as designer, artist, animator, programmer, database administrator, tester, quality assurance analyst, engineer, and administrator. Employment opportunities: Entertainment industry, health-care industry, engineering, forensics, education, NASA, and government agencies. School of Applied Science and Technology South Piedmont Credential: AAS Contact: Oscar Gonzalez, ogonzalez@spcc.edu, 704-290-5232 Related career: Video game designer Estimated starting salary/median salary: $45,200/$75,600 May require a bachelor’s degree Therapeutic Massage new! Work in direct client care settings to provide manipulation, methodical pressure, friction and kneading of the body for maintaining wellness or treating alterations in wellness throughout the lifespan. Employment opportunity: massage therapist School of Allied Health South Piedmont Credential: AAS, Diploma Contact: Alice Bradley, abradley@spcc.edu, 704-290-5832 Related career: Massage therapist Estimated starting salary/median salary: $24,800/$40,400 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 I www.spcc.edu I South Piedmont Community College CareerFocus I Fall 2013 I 11 Intro to Therapeutic Massage Discover what you’ll study in the college-credit Therapeutic Massage program. This short introductory course provides explanations of the various types of massage as well as pre-requisites for the School of Allied Health program. Experience and give a mini-massage. Intro to Robotics new! Learn how to operate programmable machines. Prepare for jobs in manufacturing facilities as a robotics technician. Program Contact: Dennis Baucom, dbaucom@spcc.edu, 704-290-5222. Inspection School North Carolina guidelines for state auto inspections are taught in this two-part class on Vehicle Safety and OBD (Emissions). Following 8-16 hours of training, state inspectors will be present to verify that students are qualified to inspect automobiles. (Some counties do not require emissions inspections). Re-certification of current inspectors is also part of the classes. iPad for Beginners Come learn the basics and helpful hints on how to use an iPad’s default apps including iTunes. Learn about the camera, file sharing, finding useful apps from the app store, finding free sources for movies, and much more. Leave saying to yourself: “I didn’t know an iPad can do that!” Masonry new! Learn the commercial and residential masonry trade so that you’re ready to work with contractors or as a self-employed subcontractor. Program Contact: Dennis Baucom, dbaucom@spcc.edu, 704-290-5222. Mechatronics Learn installation and repair of manufacturing equipment and automated machinery. Get prepared to work in manufacturing facilities or as a field service technician. Contact: Russell Carpenter, rcarpenter@spcc.edu, 704-246-0964. Medical Coding and Billing Specialist You’ll be ready for employment as a Medical Coding and Billing Specialist upon satisfactory completion of online medical courses and a passing grade on the American Academy of Professional Coders exam. Find work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, nursing homes and at coding consulting companies. Medication Aide This 24-hour course meets the training requirements necessary for current N.C. Nursing Assistants seeking certification as an N.C. Medication Aide. Students who successfully complete the course are eligible to take the Medication Aide Examination to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. Contact: Debra Griffin, dgriffin@spcc.edu, 704-290-5217. Medical Administrative Assistant This class provides training to work in medical offices and hospitals. Multimedia Designer Learn how to create multimedia projects. Prepare for a job as an animator, social media blogger, photographer, videographer, eBook publisher or mobile app developer. Notary This 7-hour class prepares the student to be commissioned as a Notary Public in North Carolina. The state test is given at the end of the class. Students must be at least 18 years old, live or work in North Carolina and be a high school graduate or have earned a GED. To become a full-fledged notary, the student will need to submit an application to the Secretary of State and take an oath of office in the presence of an elected official. Contact: Jennifer Yates, j-yates@spcc.edu, 704-290-5819. (Certified) Nursing Assistant II Learn to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for patients of all ages. This 8-15 week course includes 49 hours of classroom instruction, 70 lab hours, and 40 hours of clinical experience. Upon successful completion, the student will be eligible to test for N.C. Certification through the instruction and testing service Pearson Vue. After passing the test, students will be registered with the N.C. Division of Facility Services, Nurse Aide Registry. Graduates find work in private homes, patient care facilities, and home health agencies. SPCC School of Nursing Contact: Debra Griffin, dgriffin@spcc.edu, 704-290-5217. REAL (Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning) The NC REAL program is a six-week course that uses situational learning exercises to help students create a business plan of their own. Contact: Lisa Rolan, lrolan@spcc.edu, 704-993-2424. Residential Framing new! Learn construction and repair of residential housing. Get prepared to work on a crew for residential construction or work self-employed. Program Contact: Dennis Baucom, dbaucom@spcc.edu, 704-290-5222. Solar and Wind Energy Get fundamental knowledge of installation and component functions. Prepare for jobs in residential and commercial installation, systems maintenance, troubleshooting, system design, sales, and customer service. Contact: Dennis Baucom, dbaucom@spcc.edu, 704-290-5222. Sonography Shadow Prepare for entry into the Medical Sonography program with this 64-hour blended class. (Some class meetings are seated on campus and some are online.) Learn how to properly scan through many hours of hands-on practice. Visits from practicing sonographers and others in Allied Health will help prepare the student for the college-credit Medical Sonography program. Short-Term Computer Training Whether you’re just getting started or you’re an advanced user, keep current on computer skills. Come learn Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Office Overview or QuickBooks. Welding Get a fundamental knowledge of various types of welding including MIG, TIG and stick welding methods so that you can work in industrial maintenance or fabrication. Contact: Dennis Baucom, dbaucom@spcc.edu, 704-290-5222. Small Business Center: Referrals and Resources for Entrepreneurs The Small Business Center, located at the Old Charlotte Highway Campus/Building A in Monroe and at the Lockhart-Taylor Center in Wadesboro, provides many resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses, including one-on-one confidential business counseling, workshops and seminars that will jump start your startup or help you continue to thrive. The objective of the Small Business Center Network (SBCN) is to increase the success rate and number of viable small businesses in North Carolina by providing high quality, readily accessible assistance to prospective and existing small business owners which will lead to job creation and retention. All of our services are free! Contact: Lisa Rolan, Director of the Small Business Center, lrolan@spcc.edu, 704-993-2424 (Monroe), 704-272-5453 (Wadesboro). More information is at: www.spcc.edu/cce/sbc/ Career Cruiser: Classes and Coaching Our mobile classroom is a one-stop shop for career counseling, resume preparation and job search assistance. Equipped with smart board, satellite access and 13 computers, the Career Cruiser makes weekly stops in Anson County and Union County. No appointment is necessary. See the schedule at www.spcc.edu or contact Toby Carpenter, tcarpenter@spcc.edu, 704-475-5846. HRD Classes: Front Door to College Human Resources Development (HRD) classes help men and women explore interests, aptitudes and readiness for careers and higher education. Classes are fee-waived for people who are unemployed or underemployed. Most classes meet for a few hours a day for two weeks. Gain workplace skills while waiting for other continuing education or curriculum classes to start. Explore career fields. Get the schedule at: www.spcc.edu/cce/hrd/. Or contact Linda Kappauf, lkappauf@spcc.edu, 704-290-5215. Online Learning: Set Your Time and Place Classes from The Learning Center, Career Step, ProTrain and ed2go foster personal and professional growth. For example, the six-week ed2go online classes are project-oriented and teach skills such as creating web pages, taking digital photographs, using Microsoft Office, speaking Spanish, using medical terminology and more. Register at: www.spcc.edu/cce/onlinelearning/ 12 I Fall 2013 I CareerFocus South Piedmont Community College I www.spcc.edu I 704-290-5100 or 704-272-5300 Apply Online. At www.spcc.edu click “Apply.” There’s no cost to apply. South Piedmont uses the online College Foundation of North Carolina form. Send High School (and Any College) Transcripts. Send your “official” high school transcript (or GED) and any college transcripts to South Piedmont in a sealed envelope from the institution. Forms to be given to your school are at www.spcc.edu and at Student Services offices on both campuses. Take the Placement Test. Call the South Piedmont Testing Center at 704.272.5391 and select option 3. All first-time students need to take the Accuplacer College Placement Test (CPT), which will determine the classes available to you. View Online Orientation. From www.spcc.edu, click “Student Resources” and then “Orientation.” If you prefer or need to take orientation in person, please send an email request to counselors@spcc.edu. This welcome message explains admissions and how to pay tuition. It also provides an overview of services included with tuition such as access to libraries, academic counseling, advising and student government. It’s a 25-minute video. Answer a few questions at the end of the video and let South Piedmont know that you’ve watched it and are ready to register. Register. Visit either our Old Charlotte Highway Campus in Monroe or our L.L. Polk Campus in Polkton to register. Attend an “arena registration” session prior to semester start to confirm your program of study and sign up for classes. “Arena registration” dates are posted at www.spcc.edu. step1 step2 step3 step4 step5 Five Steps to Successful Enrollment. New Students: Here’s Your Enrollment Checklist South Piedmont Community College has an open-door policy. Admission is open to all persons who are at least 18 years old or who are high school graduates. Funding to pay tuition may come from the student, private sources, federal or state grants, scholarships, or Veterans Affairs benefits. Before selecting curriculum classes (in person), first apply (online) and then take the placement test (in person). Follow these 5 steps to enroll in college-credit classes: Questions? admissions@spcc.edu 704-272-5391 Note: Tuition rates and fees are available at www.spcc.edu. Search “tuition.” Concurrent to enrolling at South Piedmont, consider if you need financial aid. Apply online for federal financial aid at www.fafsa.gov. There’s no fee to apply for financial aid. If you have questions, contact finaid@spcc.edu. Follow these steps for Fall, Spring and Summer registration. The most up-to-date class schedule is always available at: www.spcc.edu South Piedmont Community College P.O. Box 126 Polkton, NC 28135 Art South Piedmont i offer an Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree Fall 2013. Students may select among drama, music or visual art s. Students may take classes as humanities and fine arts general education requirements or as electives, depending on their degree requirements. Ask about fine arts classes when you register or when you meet with your academic advisor. For information about the AFA degree, please contact Carl Bishop, Chair, Department for the Arts, Communication, and Social Sciences at cbishop@spcc.edu. Start here. . . Go anywhere! 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