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Summer Issue

2013/14Forbes Road Career & Technology Center Paul R. Balint

Administrative Director

Congratulations to the

Devin was a member of the Forbes Apprenticeship Program and is currently working at Pittsburgh East Nissan located in Monroeville. Devin was a member of SkillsUSA and was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society in both his junior and senior years. After graduation, Devin plans to attend Penn College of Technology to study Automotive Technology and Business Management. Devin’s determination

and strong work ethic has been key to his success.

SALUTATORIANDevin Vogeding

Gateway High School • Automotive Technology

Jonathan was an apprentice student working at Spitzer Toyota. He was active in SkillsUSA, placing second in Auto Service Specialization at the SkillsUSA District 8 Competition. He is a two year member of the National Technical Honor Society and has the distinction of being selected as the Automotive Technology Program’s 2014 “Student of the Year”. Hard work and dedication has led to Jonathan’s many high school

achievements, including being named the 2014 Forbes Road Career and Technology Center’s Valedictorian.

VALEDICTORIANJonathan Hladney

Highlands High School • Automotive Technology

Certificate Ceremony 2014The Annual Certificate Ceremony was held Wednesday, May 21st at East Allegheny High School. This year Forbes had 186 students completing their respective programs. Representative Eli Evankovich (R - Westmoreland/Armstrong) served as our key note speaker. Our Valedictorian Jonathan and Salutatorian Devin also spoke to their fellow classmates. Special Awards were also presented to Joshua Sandusky (see below), William Ryan (see below) and to our Second Annual Forbes Scholarship recipients (see page 2). Congratulations to all of the graduates and we wish you much success in your future endeavors.

Joshua Sandusky PACTESP Life/Work Challenge Award

Josh Sandusky was awarded first place for the PACTE-SP Life Work Challenge Award. Below is a description of the award. Josh’s monetary award was for $500. This award annually recognizes students who have overcome barriers in realizing their potential in everyday life and/or employment. Presentations are made at the PACTESP Mid-Winter Conference Awards Luncheon,

the first Monday of March at the Hotel Hershey. Each recipient receives a monetary award.

William RyanEducation Workforce Leadership Award

Since 1926, the Point Spring & Driveshaft Company in Pittsburgh has provided the heavy duty vehicle after-market with high quality truck parts and outstanding service. Ten years ago, Bill Ryan, chairman and CEO, proposed a partnership between the company and Forbes Road CTC, to develop a pipeline

for trained diesel mechanics. The relationship between Forbes Road CTC and Point Spring & Driveshaft Company enhances educational training and meets the workforce needs for the industry.

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Glen Wolfarth - Glen was a Computer Networking & Security Student from Penn Hills. He is planning on getting a degree in Information Science at Pitt-Greensburg.

Austin Dorn - Austin was a culinary student from Boyce Campus Middle College. He is already a Sauté’ Chef at the Wooden Nickel and will be continuing to fine tune his culinary skills at IUP’s Culinary School.

Chantel Young - Chantel was a Cosmetology student from Penn Hills. She soon will be taking her state boards and receiving her cosmetology license. She is planning on getting a business degree while working in a salon.

Kelton Black - Kelton was a Heating, Ventilation and AC student from Plum. He will move into a full time position at Ventec Refrigeration after graduation and will continue his studies in the Adult Program at Forbes to get further certifications.

Justin Nix - Justin was an Information Technology and Gaming student from Gateway. He has been accepted to the Behrend Engineering Program at Penn State and will major in Software Engineering.

Thank you to our sponsors!!!

From left to right: Glen Wolfarth, Austin Dorn, Chantel Young, Kelton Black and Justin Nix

Second Annual Scholarships Awarded

New for 2014-15• NewcomputerLabwith3Dprinterand

scanner• New,largerConferenceCenterto

accommodate students for assemblies• AnadditionalResourceRoom• Newvantotakestudentstoclinicsand

internships

Automotive Technology Update

With the assistance of several state grants and funding opportunities, Forbes Road CTC was able to greatly enhance the Automotive Technology program and assure that its students were equipped with the latest technologies the industry has to offer. New lift racks were installed to replace outdated and worn out racks. The lifts will allow students to work on many different sizes of vehicles safely. A new brake lathe and diagnostic equipment was procured and integrated into the program. This will allow students to gain academic skills, industry skills, improve NOCTI, and be prepared for industry certification tests including AYES, NATEF, Certified Emissions Inspector, or Certified Safety Inspector. The new vehicle alignment equipment will provide Forbes Road CTC the opportunity to emulate a state of the art automotive shop by affording students the ability to work with current industry technologies. Lastly, the new biodiesel engine will enable students the exposure to cleaner fuel possibilities as well as the incorporation of green technologies that are molding the future of the automotive industry.

Programs Offered:Advertising DesignAutomotive TechnologyBuilding Construction

TechnologyChild Care ServicesCollision Repair

TechnologyComputer Networking

& SecurityCosmetologyCulinary Arts

Diesel TechnologyElectrical TechnologyEmergency Response

ServicesHealth Science TechnologyHeating, Ventilation & Air

ConditioningLandscape DesignManufacturing/EngineeringMultimedia DesignWarehouse Management

Save-the-Date!Open House &

New Student/Parent OrientationSeptember9,2014•6:00-8:00pm

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Forbes Road CTC Second Annual 5K

The 2nd Annual Forbes Road CTC 5K to benefit the Scholarship Fund is scheduled for April 11, 2015 at Boyce Park. SAVE THE DATE! More information to come.

Forbes Road Career and Technology Center’s Machine Tool Technology program is moving forward into the 21st century to include Engineering in the program. The principles and theories of science, engineering and mathematics to solve technical problems in research, development and manufacturing will be included in the curriculum. Students will learn construction, quality control, inspecting products and processes, conducting tests, and collecting data skills. By integrating the concept of STEM into our Machine Tool Technology classroom, we are addressing the proliferation of technology into the field of robotics, engineering and any math or science-based field. The essential functions of how things operate have typically remained the same throughout the history of machine tools, but the tools and technology have evolved to incorporate STEM principles and foundations by integrating them fully and assimilating them seamlessly. In order to ensure that students are prepared for the jobs of tomorrow, STEM principles help to engage students and practically implement technologies that will shape the path of tomorrow. A3Dprinterandscannerwillbeaddedtotheprogramin the 2014-15 school year. This printer is closely related to CNC and CAD machines. It will be used to train students as Computer Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers, and Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters/Operators. The printers render designs of objects drafted by CAD/CAM software by extruding plastic or metal. This is a little different from the manual lathes and grinders that are in a machine shop. The scanner is used for reverse engineering, a few industriesthatusethisproductare:rapidprototyping,inspection, design, medical fields, footwear and orthotics. The scanner will enhance and expose students to new techniques in part inspection. The scanner, along with the3Dprinter,allowsForbesstudentstomaintainacompetitive edge in manufacturing technologies. The ability of our students to be familiar and operate advanced prototyping tools meet the required skills necessary for today’s job market.

NEW Manufacturing/Engineering

Program

FBLA State WinnersThis was a great year for the students competing at the SLC. Competing with over 4000 students from around the state, all nine Forbes students placed in the top ten and represented on stage during the awards ceremony, a first for Forbes Road! Some of these competitions had over 80 competitors, so the young men should each be proud of their accomplishments. All of the students behaved professionally and represented Forbes Road in a wonderful manner.

2013-14 FBLA STATE Leadership Conference results This was a great year for the students competing at the SLC. Competing with over 4000 students from around the state, all nine Forbes students placed in the top ten and represented on stage during the awards ceremony, a first for Forbes Road! Some of these competitions had over 80 competitors, so the young men should each be proud of their accomplishments. Mason Dixon-Highlands Desktop

Application Programming

3rd Place

Justin Nix- Gateway Mobile Application Programming

3rd Place

Robert MacGregor-Penn Hills

Desktop Application Programming

5th Place

Kahlil Johnson- Gateway

Computer Problem Solving

8th Place

Steve Ayers-Gateway Jared Conley-Plum Nick Jones-Highlands

Network Design Team

8th Place

Wesley Lewis-Gateway Cyber Security 9th Place Glen Wolfarth- Penn Hills

Networking Concepts

10th Place

All of the students behaved professionally and represented Forbes Road in a wonderful manner. Stay Connected!

Forbes Road CTC Faculty have been making great strides in Social Networking to promote their programs as well as to show off student work. Search for individual classes/

teachers on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

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Forbes Road CTC607 Beatty Road Monroeville, PA 15146-1550forbesroad.com

Forbes Road Career and Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries may be directed to the Assistant Director, Title IX Coordinator or Section 504 Coordinatorat607BeattyRoad,Monroeville,PA15146or412-373-8100.

Great Idea Grants awarded to Forbes Road CTC

The Spring round of The Consortium for Public Education’s Great Idea Grants resulted in the following grants being awarded.

The All Year Greenhousegrantreceived$3800tocreateanallyeargrowingenvironmentinourcurrentgreenhouse.ThiswillallowForbestoengage parents and the community along with educating students in multiple trades. Landscape Design students will continue to use the greenhouse to grow plants and vegetables, HVAC and Electrical program students will install and maintain the new heating system in the greenhouse, Culinary will use vegetables and herbs to enhance their culinary skills, and Biology classes will experiment with the plants.

Living a Dream is a community service project between The Children’s Institute and Forbes. The goal for this grant is to allow special needs students from the Institute to dream through the means of creating their own personal fantasy. The goal of this project is to give Forbes’ student the opportunity to work with special needs individuals in the community, Cosmetology students will use theatrical makeup techniques to apply to the participants, and Multimedia Design students will provide studio pictures, animation and video production for the Living a Dream grant.

Survey Monkeywaswrittenduringthe2013-2014schoolyearwithanemphasisoncollectionofplacementdataofgraduatingseniors.Anannualreport is compiled by the Placement Coordinator, which enables us to find what post-secondary endeavors our graduates are engaged in. This data collected through Survey Monkey is invaluable in helping to further shape curriculum and prepare our current students for what they will encounter in entry-level positions upon graduation.

5K Run/Walk grant supported the race by providing a minimal registration fee for Forbes’ student who participated in the activities. The 5K Run Walk Event was a fun, healthy positive event for students, staff and the community. Many of our technical programs helped prepare for the event. Students worked on advertising, metals, trophies, emergency services, children’s’ area, databases and food for the event.