When Montel Floyd graduates in May from Merritt College, he’ll be the first person in his family with a college degree. Check out this inspiring piece from KQED. #inspiration #communitycollege
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Inspiring KQED piece features Merritt College student Montel Floyd
18 April 2019
Filed under: Merritt College, Peralta News, Student Spotlight. Tagged: graduate, inpiration, KQED, Merritt, Montel Floyd
Alumni Spotlight: Vincent Garrett
15 August 2017
Vincent Garrett thought Laney College had helped him turned his life around when he finished his apprenticeship and joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW 595). But his story and journey had Peralta had only begun. See what led him to help develop the Restoring Our Communities Initiative at Laney College to help support our formerly incarcerated students.
Filed under: Academic Excellence, Berkeley City College, Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight – Maria Garcia Alvarez
23 October 2015
Maria found a future and career in a field that is both rewarding and stable through the HVAC program at Laney College. She takes time from her busy day to talk with Peralta TV about her experiences and rewards from remaining determined.
The Environmental Control Technology Department (ECT) offers technical certificates and associate degrees in Residential and Light Commercial HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) as well as Commercial HVAC systems, with new certificates and degrees in Building Automation Systems and energy management in development. Students in these programs learn the theoretical, technical and problem-solving skills essential for employment in the HVACR or controls industries. Students completing the curriculum can seek employment as refrigeration technicians, heating, ventilation, air conditioning technicians, sales engineers, equipment and system installers, parts persons, operations and maintenance technicians, building engineers, controls technicians, and energy specialists.
The ECT Department occupies a space of over 8,000 square feet. The program provides theoretical content, and extensive hands-on labs on refrigeration systems, light commercial and commercial air conditioning and heating equipment, boilers, chillers, hydronic HVAC systems, and building automation control systems.
For more information, click here
Filed under: Academic Excellence, Laney College, Student Spotlight. Tagged: air conditioning, boilers, Building Automation Systems, chillers, commercial air conditioning, Commercial HVAC systems, ECT, Environmental Control Technology Department, heating, heating equipment, HVAC, HVAC program, hydronic HVAC systems, light commercial, Maria Garcia Alvarez, refrigeration systems, Residential and Light Commercial HVAC, ventilation
Student Spotlight – Rachel Harkleroad
9 October 2015
Berkeley City College student Rachel Harkleroad takes time out of her busy schedule to talk with Peralta TV about her passion for video game development.
Berkeley City College’s Multimedia Arts Program prepares people for entry-level jobs in multimedia and provides skills-upgrading for those already employed in multimedia jobs.
The program is interdisciplinary and focuses on developing fine art, critical thinking, and computer skills.
The Bay Area is a hot bed for the gaming and tech industry, you can get the skills needed to be part of the gaming industry right here at Berkeley City College!
To see what Multimedia Arts courses we have to offer at Berkeley City College, please visit:
http://berkeleycitycollege.me
Filed under: Berkeley City College, Peralta News, PeraltaTV, Student Spotlight. Tagged: Multimedia Arts, Multimedia Arts Program, Rachel Harkleroad
Peralta News – Board Spotlight March 24, 2015
27 March 2015
Supporters of the Great Wall Youth Orchestra at Laney College packed the March 24 meeting of the Peralta Colleges Board of Trustees. Concerns were raised about the diversity of the Chancellor Search Committee. And Trustee Bill Withrow reported on his testimony before the Congressional Committee for Veterans Affairs. To view the full meeting, please visit: https://web.peralta.edu/trustees/meetings-votelog/
Filed under: Announcements, Board of Trustees, Laney College, Peralta News, Student Spotlight. Tagged: Bill Withrow, Chancellor Search Committee, Congressional Committee for Veterans Affairs, Great Wall Youth Orchestra
Student Spotlight – Tenzin Seldon, Berkeley City College
9 December 2014
Tenzin Seldon graduated from Berkeley City College, transferred to Stanford University and is now a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford.
Filed under: Academic Excellence, Announcements, Berkeley City College, PeraltaTV, Student Spotlight. Tagged: Oxford, Rhodes Scholar, Stanford University, Tenzin Seldon
Student Spotlight – Marie Beunaiche, College of Alameda
17 November 2014
Meet Marie Beunaiche, returning student who made the leap from a job with no opportunities to following her goal of working in aviation maintenance. The Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Program provides an opportunity for students to gain the skills needed to work in a number of Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) careers. Conveniently located in a well-equipped facility adjacent to the Oakland International Airport.
Filed under: Announcements, College of Alameda, Peralta News, Student Spotlight. Tagged: AMT, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology Program, Marie Beunaiche
Student Spotlight – Chandra Johnson-Malone, Laney College
5 September 2014
Chandra Johnson-Malone managed 4 kids and a degree with the help and support of both the Laney’s CalWORKs and EOPS learning communities. From assistance to independence, her story is a testament that through hard work and a strong support system, anything is possible!
Laney CalWORKs Program “LaneyWORKs”
The Laney CalWORKs Program “LaneyWORKs” is dedicated to providing a wealth of supportive student services to ensure each student a success! Since 1998, Laney College has taught, trained, counseled and helped students on Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) find a job through its CalWORKs Program.
Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS)
EOPS was established in 1969 as a social reform program of the California Community Colleges. EOPS develops programs and services to meet the unique educational needs of students challenged by language, social, and economic disadvantages.
For more information, please visit: http://www.laney.edu/wp/eops/
Filed under: Laney College, Peralta News, Student Spotlight. Tagged: CalWORKs, Chandra Johnson-Malone, EOPS, Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS), Laney CalWORKs, TANF, Temporary Aid to Needy Families, Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF)
Student Spotlight – Arthur Savangsy, Laney College
29 August 2014
Arthur shares his past struggles and future plans with PeraltaTV. With help from the b2b program at Laney College, he found the support network needed to keep him moving forward with his educational goals.
What is the b2b Learning Community?
The b2b learning community is a collaboration between Laney Community College’s EOPS Program and Beyond Emancipation that has been designed to support former foster youth to enter and be successful at Laney Community College.
For more information, please visit: http://www.laney.edu/wp/eops/
Filed under: Academic Excellence, Laney College, Peralta News, PeraltaTV, Student Spotlight. Tagged: Arthur Savangsy, b2b Learning Community, EOPS, Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS)
Student Spotlight – Elizabeth Cardenas, Laney College
15 August 2014
Elizabeth shares her story of struggles and triumph with PeraltaTV. With the support of Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) at Laney College, she’s well on her way to help others find their path through life.
EOPS was established in 1969 as a social reform program of the California Community Colleges. EOPS develops programs and services to meet the unique educational needs of students challenged by language, social, and economic disadvantages.
For more information, please visit the Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) at Laney College
Filed under: Laney College, Peralta News, Student Spotlight. Tagged: California Community Colleges, Elizabeth Cardenas, EOPS, Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS)
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