Helping to Build a Strong Workforce
Students will be able to train for careers in Hospitality , Unmanned Aerial Systems , HVAC , and Phlebotomy
Gavilan College received nearly $ 1 million from the California Strong Workforce Program to expand Career Technical Education ( CTE ) programs leading to high demand , high wage jobs . The community can look forward to new training programs in heating , ventilation and air conditioning ( HVAC ), unmanned aircraft systems ( UAS ), and hospitality , along with a pilot project in phlebotomy .
“ The funds are tied to metrics that must be met ,” said Sherrean Carr , CTE dean , “ and can go up or down based on the metrics and meeting them .” The funding is allocated statewide based on job openings , unemployed adults and CTE full-time equivalent students .
Classes
in Unmanned Aerial Systems ( aka “ Drones ”) coming to San Martin Airport
The UAS classes will be held at the college ’ s newlyopened airport hangar and facilities at San Martin Airport . Four classes are in various stages of development :
• Introduction to UAS
• UAS maintenance technician
• Aerial photography and videography
• UAS flight operations and pilot certification
Coyote Valley Center Open
Supporting the hospitality industry
Working with local professionals , Gavilan has also been developing new courses to support the region ’ s growing hospitality and tourism industry ..
• Introduction to hospitality and tourism management
• Sanitary practices in the hospitality industry
• Customer service in the multicultural workplace
• Restaurant and banquet operations Contact scarr @ gavilan . edu for more information .
Join Us for Bach to Blues Concert Saturday March 18 at 7 pm
Concert deducated to the memory of John Garcia . Proceeds benefit the Gavialn Music Department . Information at gavilan . edu / bachtoblues .
After more than a decade in the planning , Gavilan College ' s long-awaited Coyote Valley Center is now open for business . The first classes began with the start of Spring Semester on January 30 , and the South Bay Regional Public Safety Consortium (" The Academy ") moved in two weeks later . The community was invited to tour the facility at an Open House on Valentine ' s Day — coinciding with the February meeting of the Gavilan College Board of Trustees , which was also held at the new location .
The Coyote Valley campus is now the hub for regional public service training through the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium , including police and fire academies . Classrooms are equipped for liberal arts and sciences , career technical education and physical education classes . Spring 2017 offerings includ Pre-Algebra , Communication Studies , and Pilates .
As word gets out and demand grows , a larger selection of classes will be offered . What would you like to see offered at this new and beautiful site ? Email your ideas to Jan Bernstein- Chargin , Director Public Information : jbchargin @ gavilan . edu .
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