Highlights from the HACTC - May 18

One of the highlights of this time of year is getting to see the growth that students are making. Each year our seniors participate in student led conferences where they share their learning and reflect on their growth. It's been amazing to see how far students have come!

We look forward to celebrating our seniors next week!

May 27, 6:00 PM - Senior Celebration, Lebanon Opera House

Rotary Club of White River Students of the Month are chosen for their leadership and putting service above self in their programs. They receive a certificate and gift card to a local restaurant. These students were recognized at our last assembly:

• Culinary Arts, Level I: Steven Kelly, Mascoma Valley Regional High School
• Culinary Arts, Level II: Aubrey Timmons, Hanover High School
• Career and Technology Exploration, AM: Averon Langley, Lebanon High School
• Career and Technology Exploration, PM: Ari Gibson, Woodstock Union High School

(continued from last newsletter)

In our final round of program updates for the year, we're asking students how their experience here has impacted them, what they've learned, and how it's helping them meet their goals.

Level II:

• "My experience here helped me adapt to change and work through adversity, also helping me deal with real customers and bettering my knowledge on cars."

• "My experience here has impacted and helped a lot, especially by making my confidence higher, tech skills way better, and grades better as well."
• "I got a good base knowledge to get my foot through the door of the automotive industry."
• "The people are awesome and are very kind. I've learned a lot about working on cars but also professionalism."
• "If you like cars, follow your passion - that's what I did."

Level I:

• "This program has changed my whole future. I'm set up with a career path to follow for the rest of my life."
• "The experience of being in the cosmetology program has guided me to understand the fast-paced salon environment as well as complete college [level] curriculum work."
• "I've become a lot more self-aware about my time management issues and perfectionism."
• "It's helping me bring forward another version of myself."
• "Growing my skills in the industry of my dream!"

Level II:

• "I've gotten the encouragement I've been needing. My experience has helped me be more confident and proud of myself. I've learned things others thought I could never."
• "HACTC has built my confidence, communication, and made me ready to be an adult. I have learned so many valuable skills from my program, including cutting and color techniques, how to trust myself. I have learned the importance of professionalism, representation, and client communication and how to use my skills to be successful. The supportive environment throughout my time here has built my confidence and helped me stay motivated to continue my learning after I graduate."
• "I have gotten so much self-discipline and professional experience."
• "I always feel welcomed walking in and always feel important at HACTC."

Level I:

• "I have learned a lot about things I didn't even know I was interested in. I learned how to be a better leader and a better student."
• "Before I took Culinary, I had never worked in the food industry and rarely cooked. That all changed as my confidence, skills, and swift thinking improved dramatically, thanks to this course, and of course, Chef."
• "I learned how to be in a professional business and how to carry myself in one. This will help me meet my goal of getting a high-paying job."
• "Nutrition is the cornerstone of health."
• "It has made me practice how to be patient, a better cook."
• "It's helping me to build a career out of doing what I love."

Level II:

• "My time in Culinary has made me such a strong individual and independent person. I’ve learned so much that will help me in everything.”
• "It's brought me amazing fun experiences, along with ones I've grown from and took away something I've learned from. Learning and opening myself up to my class more and communicating with people was a huge thing I took away from my education at HACTC."
• "What I have learned at my time here is good communication, teamwork, and expressing more."
• "I have learned to believe more in myself because others believe in me."
• "I learned leadership skills from each student in this class in a different way."

Level I:

• "I have made many valuable friendships with my fellow students but also with staff."
• "I've seen not just myself, but my peers grow. We've formed a community where we strive to see each other succeed. Our teacher supports us through work and struggles, making us feel seen."
• "My experience has made me able to speak more in front of people, come out of my shell. I learned you have to be able to work with everyone."
• "Through this program, I have met many amazing people. Both as friends and in professional settings."
• "My sense of responsibility and professionalism has been greatly affected by the certifications I'm earning!"

Level II:

• "I came in with many ideas of what I would do with my future, and my time at HACTC helped me find which careers I would and wouldn't enjoy."
• "I am a different person. I learned and grew so much as a person and friend through my time here at the HACTC. I learned communication, medical terminology, and psychology, and got my LNA license through the Adult Ed program[...] It's a stepping stone for my nursing career and will make me a more compassionate nurse."
• "I learned how to be patient with things that may have been something I would've given up on without this class."
• "I have learned so much about how to be a professional."
• "I have gotten so much better with my communication skills. Have made connections through co-ops and other healthcare work."

Level I:

• "My experience here has pushed me closer to the trades and opened a path of careers."
• "It has taught me to be more patient."
• "I've learned that consistency is key and practice makes perfect. It made me really use my math skills I don't usually use."
• "My experience has impacted what I want to do after school. I've learned the best trade in the business, and hopefully it helps get a job in welding."
• "We learn other jobs other than welding, and we learn other life skills that'll save us money when we're adults."
• "We get a lot of experience in the shop."

Level II:

• "It's helped me get a job, and it's helped me get a jump start on welding school after I graduate here."
• "It has made me into a better person."
• "My experience has impacted me very much. It has changed the direction of my career opportunities and given me a good chance to make money doing things I enjoy."
• "I have learned an exorbitant amount in the welding field, such as tig, mig, and stick."
• "I've recently started a co-op and have a job in welding now."

• Phlebotomy - Starts May 18; click here to register for Phlebotomy!
• Culinary Boot Camp - Starts June 4; click here to register for Culinary!
• LNA - Starts July 7; click here to register for the LNA class!
• Dental Assisting - Starts in September; click here to join the Dental Assisting Waitlist!

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Director of Adult Education: Jennifer Opalinski · adulted@hartfordschools.net · (802) 295-8630 x2504