Volume 21, Issue 4 October 2011

RecognitionPage 2

CommunityPage 3

Class Chat Pages 4

EventsPage 5

PlacementsPages 6, 7, 8

After a lot of hard work and dedication by many, we are on our way. At 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2011, Centura College-Charleston broke ground on a long awaited 20,000 square foot building. April Green, Campus Executive Director; Natasha

Bratton, Medical Assistant Program Coordinator, and Patricia Tate, Registrar, using gold shovels, participated in the Ground-breaking Ceremony. The three ladies have worked at the Charleston campus for a combined 32 years and have been looking forward to this day for a long time. The building is scheduled to be completed by July 2012. Congratulations Team Charleston!

Charleston Campus Breaks Ground on New Building

by April Green, CCHAIt was in June of 1995, when the doors of Beta Tech opened in Charleston, South Carolina. At that time, many lives were being changed as the Charleston Shipyard was closing. Beta Tech was able to help over 200 workers train for a new career in Heating & Air, Medical Assistant and Computer Administrative Specialist. We quickly outgrew our building and moved into our current location in April 2000. We have continued to work hard and again have outgrown our current building. We are currently leasing two suites adjacent to our property. How nice would it be for everyone to be under one roof?

Centura Charleston’s Natasha Bratton, Patricia

Tate, and April Green

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On August 28th, Mara Still and her mother arrived home in the late afternoon. As they were pulling into their driveway, they heard screaming coming from the home of their

neighbor. Mara’s neighbor was frantically waving her arms and yelling for help. Her neighbor stated that her husband had collapsed after moving fallen tree limbs. Mara immediately rushed to his side. After assessing the situation, she realized that he did not have a pulse, and he was not breathing. Without hesitation, she initiated CPR and continued giving chest compressions and rescue breaths until the rescue squad arrived.

Midlothian Practical Nursing Student Saves a Life

by Martha Freismuth, CRIMIn August, Basic Nursing I students learned how to execute CPR under the guidance of Practical Nursing instructors, Ms. Singh and Mrs. Herron-Smith. Although this instruction continuously proves to be benefi cial to Practical Nursing students entering the nursing profession, this CPR class on August 24th proved to be greatly valuable to one Basic Nursing student as she was required to use that instruction in her everyday life. Centura Richmond lifesaver, Mara Still

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Recognition

“Good Morning Ms. Turner,” a gentle but deep voice whispers every morning from my offi ce door and each time I look up I know that it’s Charles Mack.

Each MOD, a student with perfect attendance is drawn for a prize. For the MOD of July, Charles’ name was chosen and he won V.I.P. tickets to the Janet Jackson concert. I could not think of a student more deserving of such a great prize!

Charles Mack is a Medical Assistant student here at Centura College, Norfolk. After class everyday, he can be found in the Library studying, reading, and helping other students. He’s respectful, has a warm spirit, and a positive attitude which makes him an outstanding student! No matter the situation, Charles always shares his kind words of wisdom. When presented with his prize, Mr. Mack was speechless. He stated how he had served over 20 years in the U.S. Navy and was never recognized or felt appreciated for his hard work.

You never know a student’s journey or the things that they have been through. It is our responsibility to encourage and motivate each and every student.

In the words of H. Jackson Brown,” Life doesn’t require that we be the best, only that we try our best.”

Hard Work Pays Offby Renite’e Turner, CNOR

Ellen, Michelle, and Jennifer Whitaker are a mother and daughter trio who represent an exceptional pillar of success. This two gener-ation family participated in the Centura Col-lege, Midlothian campus Commencement Ceremony on July 22, 2011, graduating with honors from the Medical Assisting program.

Although approximately 80 other gradu-ates participated in the graduation held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, there were three graduates who demon-strated what love and support from family can produce. Ellen Whitaker proudly stated, “This is a big success for our family; I am so proud of my two girls! We have been a great support for one another.” Michelle and Jen-nifer also showed great ad-

Two Generations Graduate with Honors at the Midlothian Campus

by Maria Williams, CRIMmiration for their mother. The two of them stated, “We are so thankful for our mother and the sacrifi ces she has made. Without her support and love over the years, this day would have never been possible.”

Many other students also celebrated their success by graduating from their programs. There were over 800 guests in attendance who were there to witness the achievements of the 2011 graduates.

The entire family at the Midlothian campus would like to congratu-late the entire graduat-ing class of 2011. May you continue to experi-ence huge success in all of your future en-deavors!

Mara’s neighbor was transported to the nearest hospital, where he has fortunately recovered from this ordeal. Thankfully, Mara was there at that moment and was able to use what she learned in her Basic Nursing I class to save her neighbor’s life! The Centura College, Midlothian campus, would like to congratulate Ms. Mara Still on a job well done!

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Perfect Attendance winner, Charles Mack

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Medical Assistant Family, the Whitakers

The Virginia Beach campus of Centura Col-lege inducted 31 new members into its local chapter of the National Technical Honor So-ciety (NTHS) and four new members into its chapter of the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Soci-ety. The ceremonies were held at the Virginia Beach Central Library on Friday, July 8th.

Alpha Beta Kappa (ABK) has served as the premiere national honor society for private career colleges and universities in America for over 30 years. Alumni Lois Epps-Medley, led the induction ceremony. Ms. Epps-Medley explained the meaning of the Society including the Greek letters. The fol-lowing students from the Business Depart-ment were inducted into the ABK Chapter: Carla Stacey, Angela Bermudez, Jacqueline Wheaton, and Lourdes Parker.

The faculty, staff, and advisory council of the NTHS recognized the members for their hard work and dedication in their chosen fi elds.

Virginia Beach Campus Holds Honor Society Induction

by Jeffery Barbour & Mary Morgan, CVABMs. Tiffany Sheldon, Medical instructor, served as the Mistress of Ceremonies. There was a candle lighting ceremony. Each of the seven candles represent one of the seven attributes of membership into the Society, including: skill, honesty, service, responsibility, scholarship, citizenship, and leadership.

The following students were inducted into the NTHS: Danie’le Allen, Clyde Alleyne, Sheena Anderson, Kelly Bowman, Sheena Bridgers, Erik Caurthens, Vickie Cherry, Andrea Cook, Diane Creekmore, Zakkiyya Crolle-Jordan, Edgar Cruz-Senga, Vera Diaz, Veronica Fair-man, Mary Green, James Guyet, Shanice Hill, Paula Hughes, Derick Jackson, Anthony John-son, Tianna Jones, Rebecca Konshak, Deandra Lewis, Tierra Price, Jennifer Pritchard, Vicky Sadler, Susan Sebzda, Latisha Simmons, Carla Stacey, Cynthia Weldon, Jacqueline Wheaton, and Kenny Woodard.

As the NTHS Advisor, Ms. Mary Morgan, in-troduced all the members to the community. She was very pleased with the participation and the extraordinary membership.

Beth Hall, Campus Executive Director, con-gratulated the inductees for their hard work. Jeff Barbour, the School Librarian, concluded the ceremony by reading a poem.

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Community

Veronica Thomas, President of Survi-vors Not Victims of Sexual Abuse (SNV), holds counseling meetings with survivors of sexual abuse. Ms. Thomas asked about having a massage party for her survivors. Five students from Centura College’s Mas-sage Therapy program (Gloria Henderson, Terrell Jones, Soraya Howell, and Lis trice Bel fi eld) participated in the event with no hesitation. The event was held April 9. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxing with dim lighting and music. A presentation about the benefi ts of massage was given by Shaunay Nichols. The survivors that showed up re-ceived a massage. There was a gentleman

that suffers from sleep apnea and snores loudly, but once he was on Terrell’s table re-ceiving his mas-sage the snoring went away.

Chesapeake on the Runby Jeannie Gonzalez, CCHE

The annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon took place this year on Sunday, September 4th. Centura College, Chesapeake campus showed its support via a medical tent that was set up on 17th Street at the beach. Led by Program Coordinator John Cawthorne, six Medical Assisting students (Bernetta Boone, Erika Jenkins, Tim Larsen, Angie McClelland, Sandra Ruffi n, Doro Trail) and one graduate (Christina Chiarulli), pro-vided aide to marathon runners.

Students started their day with quick ref-erence classes in hyperthermia and heat stroke. According to Mr. Cawthorne, ap-proximately 80 patients out of the 32,000 runners were seen in their tent. Students saw three patients that suffered from hypo-thermia, several that experienced shortness of breath, at least one that was incoherent, and saw a plethora of blood blisters. The Medical Assisting students checked vital signs and for potassium level decrease. They issued water, bananas, handed out aspirin or Tylenol, made ice packs, and treated, and dressed many blood blisters.

Great job done by all!

Front:Angela McClelland, Chris-tina Chiarulli, Doro Trail

Middle: Lorinda Denhem, San-dra Ruffi n, Bernetta Boone

Back Row L - R: Erika Jenkins, not with Centura College, John Cawthorne

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There was also a woman with multiple personalities who did not want a massage, but watched Ms. Thomas get a massage. The event was wonderful. All participants loved their massages and were glad that the students took time to do this event. The massage students enjoyed the event, fel-lowship and connection with the clients. Right before the closing of the event, the lady with multiple personalities came back in the room and was interested in receiving a massage. The client began with a chair massage and loved it. The woman was pleased with herself and her breakthrough and stated she could not wait to tell her therapist about her accomplishment. It was a great and wonderful experience and the ladies have decided to continue to give back to the community by participating in massage parties. The ladies called them-selves, “The Ladies of Divine Touch.”

Peninsula Campus Healing Pain through Massageby Shaunay Nichols, CPEN

Shaunay Nichols, Massage Therapy Student

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Job Fair for Centura Instituteby Danielle Brown, CORL

Terri Crowder, MT Instructor

In most of the country, the summer is soon coming to a close, but not in Centura Institute. The staff is always ready to meet and greet our “future” healthcare professionals. Centura In-stitute was invited to participate in a Health and Career Fair sponsored by Orlando Health and Rehabilitation Center. So, on a hot summer day in August, Karen Stewart, Ray Downen, and Emmanuel Blaise were ready to share a little about the treasure that awaited our “fu-ture” students at Centura Institute. They were able to enjoy a relaxing massage by either Kelly Berbermeyer or Terri Crowder, our ex-pert clinicians and instructors in the Massage

Therapy department. The next frontier for our visitors was to learn about the Medical Bill-ing and Coding program. This is where Amrit Hans showed her expertise. She was able to share her passion for her fi eld and share what opportunities were available to them in this ever growing fi eld.

After the relaxation of the massage, it was time to get their blood pressure checked. Under the expert supervision of the instruc-tors, Maria LaGreca and Kathy Cole, Am-mena Ali and Tymiller Newton, Prac-tical Nursing (PN) students assessed the blood pressure of many visitors to the Centura booth. All were educated in the importance of proper blood pressure control.

Orlando Health and Rehabilitation Center is a clinical site for Centura Institute where students have had the chance to experience for one of their PN clinical rotations. We are ever grateful for our relationship with this wonderful facility and their commit-ment to the community.

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Class ChatThai Institute Visits

the Alexandria Campusby Haneef Shakur, CWAS

“Sawadee-kaa” which means hello and goodbye in Thai language, was a welcomed gesture when Mr. David Roylance brought the wonders of Thai massage and its culture to Centura College’s Alexandria campus. “It is not just enough to give a person the body work of Thai massage, but you also must give them an insight into the culture and language where they can get the whole feel of what Thai massage is.” Mr. Roylance studied and lived in Thailand for some time while earning a prestigious certifi cation from the Old Medicine School.

Demonstrations were given to students and instructors on various techniques while be-ing presented with an interactive presenta-tion on the history of Thai massage and the concept of healing. Mr. Roylance certainly had their attention as students questioned him on the value and rewards of this unique style of massage, all while volunteering to be the next to receive one! “Now this is some-thing I want to do,” said C h a r l a i n e Ga l l ing ton who had just received a massage, “I want this to be my em-phasis when I graduate.”

The Thai Institute, located in Northern Vir-ginia, is the largest in this area and has a sister school in Thailand where graduates from the U.S.-based institute can learn for free! “It is recommended that students ex-perience real Thai massage in Thailand if they are able to,” said Mr. Roylance. Cen-tura College students will be visiting the Thai Institute next semester. “I thought it was brilliant! I have to learn more!” exclaimed Faith Rogers, a cur-rent massage student.

TEAM A: Beccamay Price, Donna Powell, Kelley Williams, Bry-an Alexander, Precious Martin, Angie Moore, Latanya Blythe.TEAM B: Aimee Lancaster, Angie Miller, Laura Peters, Dana Fantozzi, Shawantia Holmes, Tiffany Crate, LaTonya Lewis.

Mrs. Dumas gave her students in her Medi-cal Offi ce Procedures class a task. She split the classroom into two teams (A and B). They were told to look up all the supplies needed to stock a clinic. Once both groups fi gured out the items needed, they broke the items into their appropriate categories: Clin-ical, General, and Administrative supplies.

Both groups decided to split the three catego-ries up, which allowed the teams to do a more detailed search on places that provided the

needed sup-plies. Once n a r r o w i n g down the dif-ferent places, they had to c o m p a r e prices for the amount of items re-quired to run the business.

So You Think You Can Open a Clinic?by Beccamay Price, CPEN

Centura Institute Shows the Importance of the First Impression

by Edward Steele, CORLMen’s Wearhouse opened the window of opportunity for our students to learn the im-portance of dressing for success in the work-place. The students learned interview prepa-ration and how to make a fi rst impression. It is a tremendous benefi t for outside organiza-tions to come in so that our students may see what is going on in the corporate world.

Three managers came in from Men’s Wear-house, with enthusiasm, to teach our stu-dents the true importance of making the fi rst impression on a job interview through

Mr. Settle’s Criminal Justice class had a very prestigious guest Instructor in June. Louis Cei, PhD, came for a week to team-teach the Criminal Justice students. He comes to CRIW from The Virginia Department of Corrections, where he currently serves as the Special Programs Manager. Before that, he served as Chairman of the Central Classifi ca-tion Board for the Corrections agency from 1976 to 1999. He is a published author, most recently appearing in Corrections Today. We are all excited and pleased that Dr. Cei is now an honorary member of the CRIW family!

Dr. Cei Comes to Richmond-Westby Tina Polon, CRIW

Mr. Roylance gives demo to Instructor, Shayla Payne

Dr. Cei and Mr. Settle

appearance, presentation, and professional communication. Men’s Wearhouse has simi-lar trainings called ‘Dress for Success’ with major corporations and we were given the same experience here at Centura Institute.

We remind our students that they have the same opportunities as anyone else if they ap-ply themselves and learn the importance of being effective in the workplace. Students who learn to set specifi c goals combined with job readiness and a plan of action will fi nd successful job placement in today’s market.

Dr. Sapp’s offi ce would have no steady cli-entele, therefore the teams needed to fi gure out what expendable supplies would be stocked in every room and what would be stocked in the storage cabinet.

The teams were told that after getting all their information together they would need to present it on a poster or in their presentations.

The teams presented to Dr. Sapp, the Direc-tor of Education, Student Services, the De-partment Coordinator, and the Medical Bill-ing Instructor. The fi nal decision made by the group was that Team B was selected because their poster was informative and their presenta-tion was professional and they answered questions confi dently. Therefore, team B’s plan was the best choice.

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Events

Charleston students, Temeaka Parker and Jeulissa Anglin

Charleston students, Temeaka

On August 20th, the Virginia Beach campus of Centura College held its 2011 graduation ceremony at the Spring Branch Community Church. Ms. Kristen Chandler, an Alumni of Centura College, gave the commence-ment address. Chandler told of her positive experience as a student. She explained the meaningfulness of giving back her knowl-edge, now as an Instructor in the Medical Program. Her speech resonated with words of encouragement, inspiration, and praise for the 2011 Graduates! There were many distinguished awards presented to our gradu-ates during the commence-ment ceremony. Mrs. Emily Simmons, Director of Educa-tion, explained The Richard E. McLeod Memorial award; and each program coordinator pre-sented the award to the most outstanding graduate from that program: Vaughan Thorpe, Criminal Justice; Vera Diaz, Computer Network Management; Carla Stacey, Business; Katherine Foster, Medi-cal; and Ana Baxter, Massage Therapy. The Holley award was given to Lourdes Parker, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Business program. The Award of Excel-lence was presented to Erik Caurthens, a graduate of the Medical Assisting program. The Student of the Winter Quarter 2011 was awarded to Rebecca Konshak, a graduate of the Medical Assisting program.

Virginia Beach Campus Conducts 2011 Commencement Ceremony

by Jeffery Barbour and Mary Morgan, CVAB

Vaughan Thorpe, Richard E. McLeod

Memorial Award win-ner for the Criminal

Justice Program

Vaughan Thorpe

The Charleston campus held a career fair on Thursday June 23rd, which proved to be quite successful. We had Align Life, Aero-tek, First Federal, Veterans Affairs, Account Temps, Atlantic Coast Family Chiropractic, American Red Cross, ATC Healthcare and Dialysis Clinic attend the event and they met with 92 students.

Our goal was to create new relationships with potential employers and expose our stu-dents to the hiring process. In the weeks lead-ing up to the career fair, we held three semi-nars teaching students about resume writing and interviewing skills. We wanted to make sure every student was well prepared before meeting employers. This was a wonderful op-portunity for students to meet with employers and for them to learn about Centura students. During the career fair, we had raffl es and gave out prizes and we also had the radio station, Z93.3 come out on site to broadcast. The whole staff pitched in and helped to make this a very eventful career fair. The career fair was a wonderful experience for both the employers and students, and we are looking forward to our Fall career fair.

Charleston Career Fair a Success

by Michael Huh, CCHAThe student speaker was Erik Caurthens. He spoke about the determination to suc-ceed, stating: “I look at each and every one of you and know that just like me you are a “Mountain Mover.” He also encouraged them to make “a positive difference in the lives of others around you!”

Ms. Beth Hall, Campus Executive Director, presented two awards. The Staff Member of the Year awards were presented to Mrs.

Dominique Hicks-Gill, Finan-cial Aid Offi cer, and Ms. Brenda Houck, Career Services Coor-dinator. Hall congratulated the 2011 Graduates, especially com-mending Ms. Mary Custis-Mor-gan, Student Advisor; and Ms. Debra Hays-Humphries, Mas-sage Therapy Instructor, for earn-ing their degrees.

Simmons presented the Coordi-nator of the Year award to Mrs. Lori Bedford, Coordinator of the

Medical program. Mrs. Amelia Level of the Medical program, received Instructor of the Winter Quarter 2011; and Ms. Debra Hays-Humphries of the Massage Therapy program received Instructor of the Spring Quarter 2011.

Ms. Mary Morgan, Student Advisor, recog-nized the following graduates for outstand-ing attendance; Susan Sebzda, Vicky Sadler, Michael Oliver, and Edgar Cruz-Senga.

Congratulations to the Graduates of Centura College, Virginia Beach campus!

“To be successful in my program in efforts to, at graduation or soon after, achieve gainful em-ployment.” This is the goal that new students of Tidewater Tech have embedded in their minds as they kick-off their journey in their program. With varying backgrounds, each students prepare themselves for the road ahead in order to reach the ultimate goal of obtaining employment in their fi eld.

With the journey ahead, there are elements that these students must consider. One of these elements is having a challenged back-ground. Students question the probability of achieving gainful employment, from the beginning. “We explain that it is NOT im-possible to achieve employment if they have

Securing the Future, Improving from the Pastby Erika Flowers, TTT

a challenged background. We also explain that obtaining a skill in a trade makes the student marketable in the workforce,” said Kevin Benton, Director of Admissions.

Tidewater Tech has a pilot program that assists students in sharpening their profes-sionalism in the areas of self-presentation, written communication, goal-setting, fi nan-cial responsibility and much more. In this course, the students touch on presenting themselves to employers, even when an-swering questions about their background.

“A lot of students have had negative expe-riences trying to fi nd jobs with a challenged

background. I explain that sometimes it’s not the background that is keeping them from employment, but the way they are presenting themselves. Most employers are just looking to hear that you recognize you’ve made a mistake and have taken steps to change,” said Sarah Heath, Professional Development Instructor.

Mr. Gerald Smith, an HVAC grad, knows fi rst-hand what obstacles present them-selves when job searching with a challenged background. He was successfully hired in a position related to his fi eld upon graduation. “You have to keep pushing and keep a posi-tive attitude. Just a week ago, I received a security clearance!” said Gerald Smith.

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BARNES, Desmond BARNWELL, Tripronica BATERIAN, SusanBATTEN, Aaron BAXTER, Bren BAXTER, MateakaBELL, ContrinaBELL, TensiaBELLAMY, Jada BELLAMY, SamariamBENNETT, DeserayBENTON, MaryJaneBERRY, Joseph

BERRY, MernardBEST, Jeannine

BEST, Tashawn BETHEA, Clara

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BRINK, Spencer BROWN, Belinda

Walmart Huntington IngallsRS HealthcareHope Homes IncorporatedAmerican Red CrossHome Nurses IncorporatedSpring Arbor of RaleighVirginia Physicians for Women Northrop GrummanThe Law Offi ces of Steve TaylorSeaside Staffi ngAmerica’s PrideCarolina Staffi ng & Home HealthTidewater Staffi ngSercoDaniel Lee Medical Group, PCBlandford Family ServicesCross Point Care CenterWillzcoHampton Roads Christian CounselingGDITGDITVirginia Beach Correctional CtrTidewater Staffi ngPerry SubaruSeniorcorpRS HealthcareRS HealthcareAGIImperial PlazaDr. Albert Humphrey MDPalmetto Assisted Living Plumbers & Steamfi tters Local Union 52Gene Love Plumbing SvcsLaw Offi ce of Lucas, Green & MagazineSentaraJames River Convalescent CenterTidewater Staffi ngVCU Health SystemMCV HospitalOcala Urology Specialists, PA2nd WindABC HealthcareSelf-EmployedCamden Heart ClinicChesapeake SchoolsMassage EnvyFluke NetworksCentura College OnlineKelly ServicesWestminster CanterburyHorizon ServicesFirestone Complete Auto CareThe Cavalier HotelCTR CorporationTrident Medical CenterHealthier SmilesHarbor Management GroupCorvelPalmetto Primary CareSeniorcorpBituminous InsuranceBVL Family Medical CenterCHKDPulmonary & Sleep Medicine ConsultantsD&R Carrier TressiersFood Lion

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BURNS, AvisBUTLER, Tommie CAMERON, AngeliqueCANTEY, KoryCANTRILL, Brandi

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COLES, ZakiaCOLLINS, Troy CONNOR, ChristinaCONTI, Amber COOPER, LaroyshaCOOPER, Shatara

COPELAND, AnitaCOUNCIL, DanielleCOWARD, SheenaCROMLEY, DonnaCROPPER, TerryCYPRESS, Sheldon DAVENPORT, Shawn DAVIDSON, Sandra

DAVIS, DominiqueDAVIS, KathyDAVIS, MarkeshaDAVIS, MichaelDAVIS, RobinDAVIS, RoxanneDAVIS, SebrinaDAVIS, TakeshiaDEBERRY, Linda

DELEON, NatasiaDESSOURCES, Chantal DICKENS, ShaniquaDIFFENDERFER, MeghanDILDY, Jamella

DILLARD, Kenyan DILLS, VictoriaDOCTOLERO, Edwin DORMAN, Amanda

Stokley ServicesNNSY ShipyardVA Medical CenterRS HealthcareMassage EnvyPeninsula Family PracticeWheel and Rim RepairHappy TeethOffi ce TeamBody WorkerCannon Detention CenterDiane’s House Personal CareColonial Heights Convelecent CenterRapha Family FootcareGwaltney of Smithfi eldRoyal OaksSandhill PediatricsHomewood Residence at Deane HillAdvantage Heating & CoolingCrossroads ApartmentsRetireease Senior ServicesSweetland Heating & CoolingCarney Heating & CoolingS Continental Power TranWalmart Distribution CenterJewett Orthopaedic ClinicCircles of CareNason Medical CenterHeartland of ColumbiaRS HealthcareARS ServicesBon Secours - Community HospitalCare AdvantageGuy SmithBayview Medical CentrerPlanned Parenthood of OrlandoGirling Community CareHealthcare Rehabilitation of SandfordEVMSAll Care Living ServicesRS HealthcareVirginia Beach General HospitalNorthampton Cty Health DeptTidewater Auto AuctionBae SystemsChesapeake Public Schools D.O.T.RS HealthcareRexamHampton Roads Regional JailCrossroads ApartmentsAmerican Red CrossRS HealthcareForsyth Medical CenterPalestine Regional Med. Ctr.West Tennessee State PenitentiaryZenie’s Place & Day SpaDSI Management LLCHope In Home careNature Park CommonsMetropolitan Church Federal Credit UnionOrlando Reginal Med. Ctr.Dr. Arthur GlickGeneration Refrigeration, IncLarry Simmering Recovery Ctr.

DORMAN, Kelly DOUGHTY, DeborahDOUGLAS BonitaDOVE, Vincent DREBITKO, AshleyDUMAN, JenniferDUNCAN, ShanelleDURRAH, SherryDYSON, MariaEASTMAN, Laura

EATMON, JatoniaEBRON, RevaEDMONDS, Searah EGGLESTON, LatreenaELDRIDGE, MarkELEY, Jessica

ELLIOTT, Cheryl

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FENNELL-MITCHELL, CathrineFIELDS, LatriceFIELDS, MarieFISHER, SkyFLOYD, ToniFORD, BrittanyFORNEY, NicoleFOSTER, KatherineFRIEDMAN, JordanFUNKHOUSER, Samuel GLOVER, Chantel

GLOVER, TawanaGOLDSBERRY, TraciGOODEN, James GORHAM, TinaGRAMT, AshleyGRAVES, Terry GRIFFIN, SheireseGUGLIELMINIi, Aaron HAGOOD, EboniHALIDAY, AliciaHALL, KariHALL, Krystal MHALL, SierraHAND, RachelHARDY, Mary

HARGRAVES, CrystalHARLEY, AngelaHARMON, AliciaHARPER, TonyaHARRIS, Tanika

HARRIS, TravisHARVEY, ArnoldHAWKINS, Ronald HAWTHORNE, RitaHAYDEN, Stacie HAYES, Kyle HAYLETT, Audrey HAYS-HUMPHRIES, Debra

Dr. Lisa Utsey MDRS HealthcareDept of Social ServiceDepartment of DefenseDaniel Lee Medical Group,PCSentaraUniversal Health Services1.95 CleanersJames Wise, AttorneyGreenbrier Obsterics & GynecologyMancini De ParisElite Health CareGenesis Learning CenterMUSCMUSCSouthhampton Memorial HospitalNATO - Allied Command TransformationFilemon Auto RepairDominion Physical TherapyHuntington IngallsRiverside Family Medicine ClinicRoper St. FrancisAA&G Group HomeLaurel Baye Healthcare of BlackvillePoint Plaza at Oyster Point

Patient FirstHelton HouseSahuarita Unifi ed School DistrictPlanet ChiropracticPremier Medical CenterCareplex OrthopedicsSentara Urgent CareAnnapolitan Care CenterTeez Foreign & DomesticTidewater Women’s Health ClinicHCR Manor CarePediatric Ctr Laburnum Offi ceTiewater Staffi ngAHB Psychological ServicesNorfolk PediatricsWaverly Health & Rehab CtrPentacostal House of PrayerKerneosMorningside Assisted LivingHope Haven Adult HomeVillage of SummervilleVirginia Beach Correctional CtrEmmaus Med/Surg ClinicAdvanced Sedation DentalTitusville Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterDr. KonikoffSentara Life Care CenterQuality Care ServiceHillcrest ClinicBon Secours, St. Francis Medical Ctr.Car Pool at WillowlawnACN, Inc.Tidewater Staffi ngAmerican Security groupDr’s Eye CenterHuntington IngallsRegency Park of Winter ParkCentura College

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PlacementsHAYWOOD, Bonnie HEADRICK, Michael HENLEY, NicoleHESTER, Anetra HICKS, MicheleHIGINBOTHAM, HeatherHILL, AmandaHILL, CathyHILL, DanaHILL, MariaHILL, ShirleyHINTON, DianaHOAGLAND, SamanthaHOGG, BrandonHOLLAND, LindaHOLLEY, LakeishaHOLLEY, TilishaHOLLIS, TanishaHOLLOMAN, RyanHOLLOWAY, KatinaHOLMES, LamonicaHOLMES, Wesley HUDSON, AngelaHUGGINS, EneicshaHUNT, DelvonHUNTER, NicoleHUTCHINS, Jessie IVEY, Lisa IZZARD, SabrinaJACKSON, Yolanda JACOBS, SabrinaJAMES, QuinuanahJEFFERSON, Tiffany JENKINS, Lavonta

JOHNSON II, UlyssesJOHNSON, DekareeJOHNSON, Keiona

JOHNSON, LaverneJOHNSON, ShieshaJOHNSON, TaniquaJOHNSON, Tiffanie

JOHNSON, VashaunaJOHNSON, Vincent JOHNSON, WendyJOHNSON, William JONES, BernitaJONES, Darryl JONES, JessikaJONES, LaTonyaJONES, SaraJONES, Stephanie JONES-SHAND, Betty

JOSEPH, Mona JOYNER, PamelaJUERAKHAN, AlanaKARAVIAS, GerilynKELLUM, JamiKELLY, Gayland KEMP, CandasKENLAY, Geraldine

KILEL, PeterKING, Arden KING, Damascus KING, Doreatha KING, EbonyKING, Jeneen

Integrity Staffi ng ServicesSouthern Dodge, Chrysler, JeepInfi neon TechnologiesAMI Kids OrlandoDollar Tree IncorporatedRemilonHealthcare Private DutySammy GarnerNCS InternationalCoastal Wellness CenterEdward RichardsonHome Instead Senior CareKalfus & NachmanGene Love Plumbing SvcsDr. SweeneySpa BotanicaSentaraCitibankHome Instead Senior CareMcDonaldsLiberty Tax ServiceCity of Norfolk - UtilitesDyalisis ClinicKelly Services-Blue Cross/ShieldRing O’sSentaraAdvanced Nursing ConceptsJesse GarciaAvis Budget GroupLongwood Health Care Providence NE Family CareWhole Health Medical CtrKool Smiles DentistryLexington George Washington InnYour Personal TrainerAmerican Foot & Ankle CtrBrandermill Woods Nursing HomeHillcrest ClinicBest Health SpaMT Curry Inc.Best & Dependable Home HealthcareCentura College OnlinePowell Staffi ng SolutionsTidewater TechStokley’s ServicesMassage LuXeContractorOcean EyeProvena Saint Joseph Med CtrWalgreensPerry Insurance AgencyParks Healthcare Rehabilitative FacilityGranny NanniesHope In Home CareHopewell Health Care CtrNatural Nail Care Clinic & SpaApria HealthcareTecnicoMarlboro Injury Healing CtrLove & Care Home Healthcare AgencyTrinity Mission of CharlottesvilleEast Orlando Health & RehabTidewater Staffi ngWest Melborne Health & RehabAvalon Global SolutionsWardell Orthopaedics

Placements... Continued from page 6 Support Service of VACare Advantage Home AgencySouther Packing Co.TPMGVenture DynamicsRobin’s NestSuwannee Medical PersonnelEnvoy of WilliamsburgProfessional Pathology ServicesJames River RehabilitationGoldbelt IncPalmetto GastroenterologyRalph H Johnson VA Med CtrFamily Care IncCVSStokley’s Services Inc.Dollar GeneralArkansas Dept of Parks & TourismUS Coast Guard Integrity Staffi ng ServicesSelf-EmployedContractorLifecare Center of Altamonte SpringsCasey Auto GroupCareer Training ConceptsContractorGrover ClinicSerenity Internal MedicineRS HealthcareColonna’s ShipyardCommonwealth Memory CareJames River Family PracticeRiley Staffi ngTLC EngineeringIsland Health and RehabIndianhead Community Action AgencyNorthrop GrummanHyatt PlaceAtria Assisted LivingCentura College OnlineLouisa Health & Rehab CtrPlanet ChiropracticCentura College-CorporateRS HealthcareGold Beauty Salon/SupplyProvidence Hospital NESt. Marks Christian AcademyNursefi ndersCommunity Housing NetworkGovenors InnAvon MF and B MarineMcLeod Regional Med CtrTidewater NeurologyOrganic ErgonomicsH & R BlockHCA-Beaufont Springs RS HealthcareAMVETS National Service FoundationGinter Health SouthSweetland Heating & CoolingARS ServicesSentara NewtowneJohnson Law GroupLion & Lioness Day SpaNorthrop GrummanHobbs AgencyAuxillary Systems Inc.

KING, KenyetteKING, LakeshiaKNATT, Deitrick KRACKE, SuzanneLAMBERSON, Travell LAPPIN, TiffanyLEGETTE, Alaka LEWIS, ChenayeLEYSATH, RashundaLIDE, LatoriLIVERMAN, PattieLLOYD, LakishaLLOYD, VivianLOFTON, Brenda LOGAN, LaSaundraLONG, Renaldo LUCAS, AlisaLUCAS, Dorothy

LUCAS, ElissaLUCAS, Mark LYNCH, NakeishaMANIGAULT, Carl MARR, Lancelot

MARRERO, WilfredoMARSHALL, TeresaMASON, Shawn MAULDWIN, LeeMAXWELL, CrystalMAYRANT, TamikaMCCLAIN, Bernard MCCLENDON, TerryMCDANIEL, AubreyMCDOWELL, SheldonMCGANEY, Craig MCGRATH, Angel MELTON, Barbara

MELTON, William MERRITT, ChristaMICIANO, RheaMIKLOS, TiffanyMiller-Sharpe, LishaMILLS, MarcMINES, DannyMITCHELL, CarlMITCHELL, JessicaMIXON, JenniferMONK, MaryMOORE, JenniferMOORE, KellyMOORE, LenoraMOSE, AmberMOSELEY, Lavell MOSER, KiokaMOWERY, LaurenMOZELLE, JoyMULLINS, KristenMURPHY, KimberlyMURRAY, AdaMUTTER, La’Tonya

NAVARRETE, Wendy NAVATKOSTI, Robert NESMITH, RooseveltNICOL, TheronNOWAKOWSKI, RobinOLENJACK, MaceyOLIVER, AnthonyOLIVER, JessicaOWENS, Percy

OWENS, PhyllisPARKER, Jason PARSON, Dana

PASTRANA, Charisse PEARSON, Angelica

PEELE, Raven PEREZ, KalaniPERKINS, ReginaPERRY, LatricePERRY, LisaPERSON, LeilaPHILLIPS, Alonzo PIERCY, Veronica PINDER, Pamela

POLK, NatashaPOOLE, JunePOPE, DeloresPORTER, Christopher PORTER, Tyler POWELL, BrittanyPOWELL, JasminePREZZY, JadaQUATTLEBAUM, Ricky

RAGUSA, TinaRAINES, AnitraRASHED, Loretha RAY, Laura REED, Janay

REESE, BenzinaREID, AmoryREIGER, Nicholas RICH, AmandaRIDDICK, William RIDLEY, Lamont RIES, AmberRIVERA, Ana Ivette ROACHE, SharonROBBINS, FelissaROBERTSON, LisaROBINSON, DarnellRODRIGUEZ, AngelROJAS, Jeanette ROSS, RondaRUDIN, BrandySADLER, VickySALHHADIN, KhadijahSAMMIS, KellieSAMPSON, Harvey SANNICOLAS, SharonSAWYER, SteveSAXON, DaphneSCALES, VerrierSCHILLEREF, Nichole SEEDEN, LateeshaSELLES, EnidSHARPE, Stanford SHAW, Jeremiah SHIRER, Brenda

SIDNEY, Allen SIMMONS, April SIMPKINS, TyvoliaSIMPSON, BenjaminSIMPSON, JamesSIMPSON, Sondra SIMS, Valda

Compassion House IncGillman Services IncGenesis Vein Specialists & MedspaHealthcare Support Staffi ngFirst Command Financial PlanningTeam Placement Service, Inc.ATC Health CareDSI Security ServicesWare LanghornePalms of Mount PleasantAtlantic Psych ServicesTrade TeamKool Smiles DentistryOld Dominion Home Health ServicesTeam Placement Service, Inc.Talk Family of VirginiaSears Holding CompanyHuntington Ingalls Colonna’s ShipyardRoyal Treatment Massage Whole Health Medical CtrRS HealthcareMidlands Gastroenterology Assoc.Lundquist and AssociatesPowell Staffi ng SolutionsVangent Inc.Home InsteadKelly Services (Blue Cross Blue Shield) Kennedy Assisted Living Carrington PlaceTecnicoApproved Cash AdvanceHuntington Ingalls VSC Geothermal Inc.Hospitality HouseDR. PHILLIPSAMCE Physicians GroupAlmost Like HomeExpress CleanersARS ServicesBH Management/ARB RealtorCoquina CenterMall PharmacyResCare Home CareDePaul Hospital Bon SecourSimply Love New BeginingWest Ashley Family MedicineAGIDr. Larry HazenARS ServicesCentura College OnlineOrganic ErgonomicsPatient FirstRS HealthcareVisiting Nurse Signature CareTechnicoSouthern Liincoln-KiaLove & Care Home Healthcare AgencyAllen Sidney DiagnosticsStaplesNorfolk Public SchoolsCentura College OnlineLauren’s of Willow CreekVisiting Angels Senior ServicesCentura College

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PlacementsSINGLETON, Mary SMITH, AudreySMITH, Gerald SMITH, Jamaal SMITH, ShannaSMITH, ToddricaSMITH, Warren SOUDERS, kaylaSPANN, SabrinaSPRAGGINS, CarolSTACEY, CarlaSTANLEY, Stephanie

STEARNS, TimSTEPHENS, RaushanSTEWART, NicoleSTROEDE, JeannineSUBER, Samantha

SUMNER, JeanetteTAYLOR, Geneva TAYLOR, KimberlyTHOMAS, KimberlyTHOMPSON, Cassie

THOMPSON, MindyTHOMPSON, Rahmesha

TICE, Chelsea TRIVETT, William TROTMAN, Bienvenido TURNER, Daniel TURNER, JaimeTURUNEH, Rahel

Health Care Support Staffi ngSt Brides Correctional FacilityHorizon ServicesBSB FramingTri-County Spinal Care CtrsRS HealthcareHuntington IngallsWellness PlusTeletech @ HomeGilbert Home HelpDillard’sSaint Mary’s Home for Disabled ChildrenARS ServicesGlam Day SpaRoyal Treatment Massage Marshfi eld ClinicOld Dominion Home Health ServicesExotic Flowers Dept of Social ServicesWashington Nursing FacilityRS HealthcareCharles City Regional Health CenterComfort Keepers Lots of Love Companion ServicesFlorida Urology GroupWillzcoTidewater TechDCR- Kiptopeke State ParkAbsolute SecurityBest Health Spa

Placements... Continued from page 7 TYLER, DianeVALDEZ, Jennifer VANWINKLE, LeahVAUGHN, DorothyVELEZ, KimberlyVILCHES, DebraVINALON, SamanthaVINSON, Steve VITAL, Virginie WALKER, Anjelina

WALKER, DonnaWALTON, James WASHINGTON, Tanisha WATKINS, DanteWATKINS-JACKSON, Danielle WATTS, Eugene WESLEY, ArikaWESSON, QuianaWEST, SpanadaWHAFF, Shemica

WHALEY, KieraWHITAKER, Lakisha

WHITAKER, Michelle WHITAKER, ShareefWHITE, BeverlyWHITE, Donnell WHITTEN, BrittanyWIGFALL, LatreenaWILBERT, JameelahWILLIAMS, Alisha WILLIAMS, Kara

ABBTECHSwissportThe SouthernTRG Customer Solutionspich medical centerSouthside Harley-DavidsonAmerican Red CrossHoliday InnLakeside Behavioral HealthcareCentral Florida Dermatology AssociatesCrystal Salon and SpaBakers ManufactuerUniversal Health ServiceFive Star BeautyDorothy’s Caregiving

OMEN Computer ServicesAIGFashion Care CleanersNason Medical CenterPrimary Care Physicans of Hampton RoadsSouth Hampton Family PracticeLove & Care Home Healthcare AgencyChippendale Retirement CtrARS ServicesMUSCA & R MechanicalCSS HealthcareAmerican Red CrossKmart Super CenterTrade TeamOctapharma Plasma

WILLIAMS, Latasha

WILLIAMS, ShawnaWILLIAMS, ShemiahWILLIAMS, TrneiceWILLIAMSON, SharletiaWILLIS, Christopher WILSON, Isaiah WILSON, ShaunWOLKERSON, Maurice WOODARD, JamesWOODSIDE, John WRENN, LaceyWRIGHT, JohannaWRIGHT, MalindaWYGANS, CynthiaYANCEY, Tynikia

YATES, Brett YEOMANS, Elizabeth YOUNG, CaralYOUNG, JalishaYOUNG, RahimeYOUNT, Arleithia

Old Dominion Home Health Services Riverside PACECTR GroupMedical Data SystemsNatural Nail Care Clinic & SpaDillingers Tire and AutoMonarch Automotive CenterCity of Norfolk- Barraud ParkService Pro of NorfolkNaval Station Norfolk BrigArctic Heating and CoolingRapha Family FootcareSentaraTouching Hearts At HomeHampton Roads ENT AllergyCentral Prison, NC Dept of CorrectionsBilly Arney ContractingMid-Florida EyeHome Care PlusRS HealthcarePlanet ChiropracticBrooke Dunbar- Independent Care

Tidewater Tech students will continue to be successful in their career endeavors because they prepare themselves and go into their job interviews with a professional mindset, ready to amaze the employer and secure their career opportunity.

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