June 21, 2013
Mission Statement: Hartnell College provides the leadership and resources to ensure that all students shall have
equal access to a quality education and the opportunity to pursue and achieve their goals. We are responsive to the
learning needs of our community and dedicated to a diverse educational and cultural campus environment that
prepares our students for productive participation in a changing world.
1. Electrician Apprenticeship Program Holds Graduation
I was the keynote speaker at the
graduation ceremony for electrician
apprentices held at the Monterey Hyatt
Hotel on June 7, 2013. Board of
Trustees members Demetrio Pruneda,
Ray Montemayor, and William Freeman
also attended the event.
In partnership with Hartnell College, the
Tri-County Electrical Joint
Apprenticeship and Training Committee
(JATC) is a jointly administered program
by the Monterey Bay California Chapter
of the National Electrical Contractors
Graduates, President Lewallen, HCCD Board Members, and
officials of IBEW.
Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 234.
The JATC covers the jurisdiction of SantaCruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties and is the only
federally and state registered electrical apprenticeship program located in the Monterey Bay area.
The JATC administers a five year electrical apprenticeship program. Indentured apprentices work
for a signatory electrical contractor during the day earning a wage in addition to attending school
in Castroville two nights a week. The apprenticeship school year begins in September and
completes in May. It is a five year program.
The Tri-County Electrical JATC also provides continuing education for Journeymen Wiremen who
work as Electricians in the Monterey Bay area.
2. Hartnell College New Media Center Hosts "Upload Your Future" Event
On Saturday, June 15, I attended the "Upload Your Future" event, a free, one-day event that was
open to the community and was full of information on how to leverage technology to find jobs,
facilitate businesses, and better children’s education. The event was specifically focused on
introducing the technology essentials of the 21st century in a family-friendly environment.
Hands-on learning stations and various demonstrations provided entertaining learning
opportunities. Community organizations participated that offer free and/or low-cost technologyrelated services. The Monterey County Tech Mobile and the Salinas Public Library mobile unit
participated as well.
The ultimate goal of the event was to promote internet adoption and to provide information
about current technologies that will allow our community members to thrive at home or work.
The short animated feature "New Horizons for a Little Planet" was premiered. This animated film
was produced by youth participating in Hartnell College pathways programs. Check out some of
the work at the following links.
Behind the scenes: http://vimeo.com/60707494
Promo: http://vimeo.com/66188655
Congratulations to Olivia Davalos, Coordinator of the New Media Center, and her team for
coordinating such a wonderful community outreach event.
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3. Monterey-Salinas Transit "Free Fare Zone" Benefits Hartnell College Students
I am pleased to present some updated information on student utilization of the Monterey-Salinas
Transit services. The "Free Fare Zone" has clearly been a successful partnership. There was a
27% increase in boardings when comparing September-April 2011-12 with September-April
2012-13. Recently, Dr. Romero Jalomo and I met with Carl Sedoryk, General Manager/CEO of
MST, because the agreement between our organizations expires in July. We were able to
successfully finalize a new agreement that includes adding King City to the "Free Fare Zone" for
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our students. The new
agreement will be
brought before the Board
of Trustees for
consideration at its July,
2, 2013 meeting.
4. Promotional Videos for Agricultural Business and Technology Institute
Former faculty member and current member of the Ag Steering Committee, Neil Ledford, has
been working with KION and members of the Ag Steering Committee to produce promotional
videos in support of several of our Career Technical Education programs. You can view these
videos at the following links.
English Intro (30 seconds) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1UwBIcQ1uM
English Intro (1 minute) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDa2H_GezgI
Spanish Intro (1 minute) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Up_85ag3kg
5. Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Event for Solar Project - June 28, 2013
Be sure to join us for the ribbon cutting and dedication event.
Hartnell College Solar Project Dedication
10:00 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2013
Alisal Campus
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Besides the significant dollar savings in terms of utility costs, there are also major safety and
security improvements as a result of additional lighting provided through the project.
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