PEC SAFELAND/SAFEGULF at Palo Alto College!

On Friday December 2, 2012, Palo Alto College instructors completed the

Petroleum Education Council (PEC) Train-the-Trainer Basic Orientation

and PEC Train-the-Trainer Core Compliance courses.  Palo Alto College is now an authorized training location for PEC in SafelandUSA /SafeGulfUSA in Basic Orientation and Core Compliance.

The PEC training along with the certified OSHA, Hazwoper and First Aid courses expands the PAC  offerings supporting the Eagle Ford Shale region.

Left to Right.

Instructor Dr. Juan Song,
Instructor Rudy Garcia,
Program Coordinator/Lead Instructor Leo Diaz,

PEC Master Trainer Barry Horseman,
Instructor Tyrone Johnson 
Program Director/Instructor Henry Espinoza
and Instructor Rick Ozuna.

Congratulations to all the new PEC certified trainers.  

Thanks to Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

As Palo Alto College was welcomed by Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College as they display their innovative energy programs.  "Southern" was highly recommended by energy industry leaders and PAC was encourage to visit and exchange ideas for current and future program offerings.

The trip was very educational.  This is the begining of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two colleges.

Left to Right:

Carl Baisden

Director of Mine Training & Energy Technologies

Allyn Sue  Barker

Vice President for Economic, Workforce, and Community Development / Interim Vice  President Student Development and Enrollment Management

JoanneTomblin

President of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College &                  First Lady of  West Virginia

Henry Espinoza    Program Manager: Industrial, Safety, Quality and Logisitics

Leonel Diaz          Coordinator and Lead Instructor:  Industrial Program

From October 18, 2011

Career in a year!

Want a great

Career in a Year? 

Welding

Recent discoveries of Oil and Natural Gas in South Texas are increasing demand for welders in the area.  Learn the skills in demand through Palo Alto College!

PETROLEUM TRAINING IN SAN ANTONIO

NOW OFFERING CUSTOM TRAINING SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR COMPANY!

             SERVING SAN ANTONIO, SOUTH TEXAS AND THE EAGLE FORD SHALE AREA.


NEW CLASSES:  NEW HIRE FIELD SAFETY;  H2S ; CPR

SMART ENERGY  NEEDS  A SMART WORKFORCE

-PALO ALTO COLLEGE.

CMC 21st Century Steel Makers Honored by Palo Alto College at CTTC

A ceremony was held at the CTTC in New Braunfels on Friday, June 13^th, 2011 to commemorate the completion of training by the CMC Steel Texas:  21^st Century Steelmakers Group.  This group of seven distinguished students completed a very challenging customized training program developed by Palo Alto College.  The program included 10 courses in the fields of industrial automation, fabrication, and trouble-shooting.  Classes were held at both CTTC and at the Palo Alto College campus.  Congratulations to these students and heartfelt thanks to CMC Steel Texas.

Left to Right:  Chester Jenke, Administrator CTTC, Jason Disncore, CMC-Reliability Dept,

21^st Century Steelmakers Group:  Brian Lipsey, Allen Lyman, Manuel Canales, Drew Duecker, Sam Gonzales, Bill Minchew,Rene Rangel ( not shown)

Palo Alto College: Henry Espinoza, Program Manager; Leo Diaz, Lead Instructor/ Coordinator

Great Careers!

Palo Alto College CCE offers many education opportunities that lead to great careers!

PC REPAIR CLINIC Saturday May 14, 2011

  

When technology glitches have you stumped, who can you turn to?

All Alamo Colleges faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the Palo Alto College free PC Repair Clinic at the Advanced Technology Center.

Troubleshooting and technical support will be provided by students and instructors of PAC's CompTIA A+ Computer Repair Certification Training Program.

The PC clinic will be held at Port of San Antonio (formerly Kelly AFB), at 312 Clarence Tinker Drive, on Saturday May 14th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Anyone who is interested in bringing a computer(s) for servicing should read, complete and sign the PC Clinic Trouble Sheet, which is downloadable from the following location . . .

http://www.alamo.edu/pac/htm/new/community/ce/pdf/comptia/PC_Trouble_Ticket.pdf

You will need to bring the completed trouble sheet, the main computer box and your software, especially your Windows, Microsoft Office and driver disks.

Work areas will already be set up with monitors, keyboards and mice.

Note that you will need to bring the appropriate power supply and cord for laptop or notebook computers.

Due to the potential for large numbers of attendees each month, our technicians may not be able to service every computer at Saturday's event.  This is especially true for participants bringing multiple computers.

For more information about the free PC Clinic or the CompTIA A+ Certification Training Program at Palo Alto College call 210-486-3412 or 210-486-3416 or visit our web page at . . .

http://www.alamo.edu/pac/htm/new/community/ce/it/pc_clinic.aspx

Upcoming 2011 PC Clinic Dates

·         May 14th

Child Development Program Graduation March 11th, 2011

Congratulations to our graduates!  We are very proud of you.    Best wishes as you begin your new careers. -- PAC-CCE

Free Training for small business employees?

Take advantage of FREE training paid for by Texas Workforce Commission for your employees!

·      Up to $1,450 per each new employee

·      Up to $725 per each incumbent employee

Find out about the Skills for Small Business program at http://ssb.texasworkforce.org or contact a Palo Alto College representative at (210)486-3400

Meeting Success at Palo Alto College

        

Christina Rodriguez began her community college educational journey in the fall of 2002 at Northwest Vista College but after three years she stopped attending.  After being away from college for four years she returned in 2009 to Palo Alto College and completed her Associates in Liberal Arts and Spanish in May 2010.  Not only did she return to complete her associates but is pursuing a Paralegal Certificate with Corporate and Community Education Division.

Cristina mentions how the Paralegal Program sparked her attention because of her interest for the legal field.  She has set new goals for herself, thanks to the program.  She recently transferred to Incarnate Word to work on her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a Pre-Law minor concentration.  Cristina hopes to go to St. Mary’s Law School after completing her degree. 

“I have had an overall very positive experience at Palo Alto with memorable learning experiences and with some of the best professors.  The courses offered are offered at flexible times and tuition is very affordable,” said Cristina, “My experience with the Corporate Education department has been excellent.  One of my paralegal instructors, attorney Ms. Veronica Segovia, has been a great role model, along with my certified Paralegal instructor Ms. Cynthia Portfolio, who encourages us and told us that “education should not end at this program but is a lifelong endeavor.”

She was recently hired full time as a Legal Assistant at the law firm of Tony Renteria. She comments that her Paralegal training was the key factor that helped her gain employment at the firm. She plans to complete her Paralegal training in the summer 2011.

Success

What is success?  How do measure a successful life?  How do reach success?

The late humanitarian and tennis legend, Arthur Ashe, was quoted as saying
"Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome. "

Most would agree that  a journey is best taken with a goal, a map, proper equipment and people who have been there before.  

Palo Alto has experienced professionals that know the way to successful completion of a program and will better equip you on your journey. 

Come to Palo Alto College to begin your journey.