Erwin News
Find out What's New at the Erwin Technical Center. Check the listing below for the new classes, current events, instructional openings and more. For specific dates, link to our online calendar.
LPN Information
The Oct. 1 TEAS test has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenence.
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Congratulations, Shanieka!
Cosmetology Student, Shanieka Smith, recently competed in the 2nd Annual Student Hair and Barber Explosion. She won first place in the "Fantasy Hair" portion of the competition.
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Erwin Nursing Students Rock With 100% Passing Rate!
We are pleased to announce that 27 out of 27 Licensed Practical Nursing students passed the Florida Board of Nursing Exam (NCLEX) during the 3rd quarter of 2010 for a pass rate of 100%.
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Home Depot Scholarship Winners
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
BRENT TORMASCHY from ELECTRICITY
DAVID GRIFFITH from BUILDING MAINTENANCE
DONALD SELLERS from WELDING
WILLIAM COX from CARPENTRY
ALVIE THAYER, CHRISTIAN VASCONEZ and DENIS LAWRENCE from AIR CONDITIONING/REFRIGERATION
Each student was awarded a $500 check and a $500 Home Depot Gift Card.
Their instructors were awarded a $500 Home Depot Gift Card for classroom use.
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SKILLS USA
- Thank you to all Skills USA members and advisors for representing ERWIN TECHNICAL CENTER and SPECIAL congratulations to:
- ERIC LOPEZ from AUTOMOTIVE (Silver Medal)
- NICK SANTAMARIA from COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (Silver Medal)
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$240K Grant Awarded to the Dental Assisting Program!
Erwin's Dental Assisting program has received a grant of more than $240,000!
The money comes from the Florida Department of Education's SUCCEED, Florida! initiative, and will be used to upgrade equipment and renovate the classrooms and dental laboratory.
Over 3,000 patients are treated yearly in the dental clinic which is operated by the Hillsborough County Dental Research Clinic.
Special thanks to Joanne Albarelli for her vital work in securing this grant.
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FULL-TIME PROGRAM OPENINGS STARTING SOON
Adminstrative Assistant (April 2, 2012)
Barbering (March 26, 2012)
CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting) (March 19, 2012)
Floral Design & Marketing (April 2, 2012)
Interior Decorating Services (April 2, 2012)
Medical Coder/Biller (April 2, 2012)
Plumbing (April 2, 2012)
Call 813.231.1815 for program information.
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COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (CAD) Program
Check out these excellent CAD employment opportunities: CAD Operator, Architectural Detailer, Structural Steel Detailer, Rebar Detailer, Electrical Detailer, or Mapping Drafter.
Please contact us at 813.231.1815 for more information.
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$440K In Grants For Electroneurodiagnostic Tech and Medical Lab Tech!
Erwin's Electroneurodiagnostic Tech (END) and Medical Lab Tech programs have each received grants of more than $220,000! These are the largest grants ever received by Erwin.
The money comes from the Florida Department of Education's SUCCEED, Florida! initiative, and will be used to upgrade expensive equipment in both programs. Erwin is the only technical school in the state to receive the awards.
Special thanks to Erwin Assistant Principal Joanne Albarelli and to Learey Technical Center Principal (and former Erwin Assistant Principal) Paula Clark for their vital work in securing these grants.
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FDLE Criminal Background Checks/Random Drug Screenings
Students entering all nursing and allied health programs with a clinical study requirement are now subject to FDLE Criminal Background Checks and/or random drug screenings at their own expense.
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