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MVCTC
Superintendent, Nick Weldy and Beth Price from Miami
Industrial Trucks, accepting the 2017
Friend of MVCTC Award for Mr.
Mark Jones.
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Miami Industrial
Trucks Valuable MVCTC Business Partner
Mark Jones was recognized as the 2017 Friend of MVCTC
Englewood, Ohio – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC)
named Mark Jones of Miami Industrial Trucks (MIT) as the recipient of
the 2017 Friend of MVCTC Award. The Friend of MVCTC was awarded at the
27th annual All Advisory Dinner held on Thursday, October 5, in the
MVCTC Student Activity Center. MVCTC Superintendent, Dr. Nick Weldy,
says, “This award is given each year to someone who is always
supportive of our mission, our programs, and our students. Those
nominated are the professionals who willingly give a tremendous amount
of time and talent to ensure MVCTC has continued success”.
Mark Jones and the staff at Miami Industrial Trucks have been
instrumental in arranging for the MVCTC Diesel Power Technology program
to be on their national on-line CAT training program. The Diesel Power
Technology program was one of, if not the first high school to receive
this training. MIT has also provided a lift truck each year for use and
instruction in the Diesel Power Technology lab.
Unfortunately, Mr. Jones was unable to attend the Advisory Dinner, Beth
Price from Miami Industrial Trucks was able to accept the award in his
place.
Larry Seibel, MVCTC Diesel Power Technology instructor says, “MIT has
gone out of their way to lend a lift truck unit for over 15 years,
allowing us to have students learn to operate and gain certifications
on lift truck service.”
David Peltz, MVCTC Electives, Business, Information Technology, and
Agriculture Supervisor said, “Helping to build a strong workforce for
the future would not be possible without the generous support of our
local business and industry. We greatly appreciate the
partnership with Miami Industrial Trucks and their valuable support of
our students and Diesel Power Technologies program.”
The evening also included a district update by Dr. Weldy, and the
opportunity for the 250 plus business partners to meet with MVCTC
staff. During the program advisory committee meetings, business
partners, employers, alumni, students and parents worked with the
career technical instructors to guarantee what is being taught at MVCTC
is what students will need to know to be successful in their chosen
careers.
For more information about MVCTC, please visit www.mvctc.com.
What started almost 50 years ago as the Montgomery County JVS has
transformed into the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC).
While the name has changed, the mission remains the same. We are
dedicated to providing training for in-demand jobs and
college-readiness skills for high school and adult students across
Darke, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Warren Counties.
On November 7th, voters will see a 1.43 mils bond/levy on the ballot to
modernize the facilities and equipment at MVCTC. The request is equal
to $4.17/month for the owner of a $100,000 house. After 10 years this
amount drops to 1.09 mils or $3.18/month. MVCTC qualified for the state
to pay 47% of the co-fundable portion of this project. The MVCTC has
not requested any separate facility money since the district was built
in 1968-1970.
The passage of the November 7th bond/levy would:
• Improve safety for students
• Offer more students the opportunity for in-demand career-technical
training
• Update nearly 50-year old facilities and building infrastructure
• Provide business and industry equivalent labs, technology, and
equipment
This bond/levy will provide the facilities and equipment needed to
train the next generation of skilled professionals and help overcome
the skills gap in our region.
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