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Programs Prepare Workers
Senate Democratic Leader
For Manufacturing Jobs
Joyner Lauded For Her
BY LEON B. CREWS Sentinel Staff Writer
Thanks to funding from Hillsborough County, Hills- borough Community Col- lege’s Brandon Campus will be offering programs to pre- pare workers for manufac- turing jobs.
Miguel Angel Garcia, HCC”s Florida Trade Project Manager, said they have plans to reach out to area high schools so students will know about this opportunity.
“The reason the Brandon campus was selected for these new programs is be- cause we already have a vi- brant engineering program underway.
“We’re offering 20 schol- arships, and during the sum- mer they have the opportunity of whether to follow through with the pro- gram or go into something else.”
Inspiring the training ini- tiative is the Certified Pro- duction Technician certification that will cover
lot of inquiries for engineer- ing technology from other in- stitutions.”
Garcia said there’s a big demand for this technology in today’s market, and there are so many directions you can go with the training.
“This would be great for anyone who wants to know more about the courses. A lot of people looking for jobs have found out about this program, and we haven’t even started our outreach program yet.
“We have some compa- nies ready to hire students completing the course and getting their certification.”
Garcia said for those stu- dents looking to finish faster, they can participate in what is described as a boot-camp style certification that can be completed in as little as 15 days.
“Upon completion of the summer camp, students will get 15 credits if they pass the certification exam, along with an Associate in Science degree.”
Garcia said the certifica- tion can lead to an entry level manufacturing job that pays between $9 and $13-an- hour.
“We’re really trying to get the word out about these programs, and anyone that wants to know more about them can contact me at mgarcia147@hccfledu.”
Legislative Advocacy
MIGUEL ANGEL GARCIA
the core competencies of a manufacturing production line. Students can earn their technician certificate in 10 weeks by attending online classes twice a week, four hours a day.
“We teach the students to not just use high technology, but how to design it as well,” said Garcia. “That’s where the engineering technology comes in. You will learn every aspect, and we teach them everything they need to know to operate a full pro- duction line.”
“Right now, our priority is for the area’s seven magnet schools, and we’ve gotten a
SENATOR ARTHENIA JOYNER
The fourth recognition came from “Children of In- mates,” a collaborative effort among twelve Florida organi- zations dedicated to assisting the children of incarcerated parents remain in contact with each other.
“I didn’t run for office to gather awards; I ran to make a difference in our state and our communities. But I am deeply touched by the recog- nition by these remarkable organizations and honored that they chose to note my legislative efforts. I’m looking forward to continuing my work on their behalf,” Sena- tor Joyner said.
TALLAHASSEE —- Sen- Democratic Leader Arthenia Joyner (D- Tampa) has recently been recognized for her legislative advocacy by a number of
prestigious organizations. Delta Sigma Theta Soror- ity, Inc. honored Senator Joyner with the “Legisla- tor of the Year” award in recognition of her outstand- ing championship of issues impacting the working people
of Florida.
Similarly, the Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority noted the Tampa Democrat’s histor- ical milestone in becoming the first Black woman to lead the Florida Senate Demo- cratic Caucus by presenting her with their “Impact Award.”
At its “Heroines’ Tea” cer- emony in mid-March, Florida A & M University President Dr. Elmira Mangum hon- ored Senator Joyner with the “Heroines’ Award,” adding her name to a list of women distinguished in their respective fields.
ate
Meeting Public
Meeting
On Tuesday, April 14th, 6 p. m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 2200 North Oregon Avenue, the City of Tampa’s Economic and Urban Devel- opment Department will be holding a public meeting to discuss and receive public comments on the West Tampa Community Redevel- opment Area plan.
This meeting will be the first in a series for residents of West Tampa to give their input on areas of concern the CRA funds can target once they’re generated.
The meeting will also ex- plain to those in attendance the way the CRA works, and the time frame involved be- fore it will produce funds for infrastructure and other projects.
For more information, please call (813) 274-8325.
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