Graphic Arts Student Wins Contest

North Montco Technical Career Center Graphic Arts students had the opportunity to participate in the Third Annual "DatingViolence Awareness/Prevention" High School student poster contest sponsored by the Dating Violence Prevention Program of Laurel House. This contest was open to all high school students in Montgomery County, PA. The theme for this year's competition was "Dating Violence and the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline." Judging was based on originality, creativity, development and reflection of the theme.

NMTCC Graphic Arts student, Theresa Miller (11th grade, Methacton) received the first place award for her design. She was recently recognized for her poster design at an unveiling ceremony held at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. Theresa is in her third year of Graphic Arts at NMTCC and plans to become a graphic artist after high schoo.

Cosmetology students in the community

Recently, several Cosmetology students and their instructor, Mrs. Lucas, provided manicures and facials to the mothers of the students who attend Easter Seals. The mothers appreciate this day of pampering and request that NMTCC Cosmetology students visit them each year.

Easter Seals holds annual family visiting days throughout the year (Mother's day, Father's day, Grand Parent's day). The Mother's day event was a day to celebrate the mothers of these very special children. They provide a "spa experience" to help mothers unwind and relax from their daily stresses. The NMTCC cosmetology students provided wonderful manicures and facials and local massage therapists pampered the moms with soothing massages.

NMTCC’s Cosmetology students have been performing this service for over nine years.

Automotive program accreditation

NMTCC’s Automotive Technology program has achieved renewal of accreditation by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the areas of:

Automatic Transmission & Transaxle
Brakes
Electrical/Electronic Systems
Engine Performance
Engine Repair
Heating & Air Conditioning
Manual Drive Train & Axles
Suspension & Steering

NMTCC’s Automotive Technology program was evaluated according to strict standards set by the automotive industry. The program was evaluated by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) in all areas from the facilities to the number of instructional hours. The results of the evaluation indicate that NMTCC’s Automotive Technology program continues to meet the requirements for NATEF Master Accreditation – the highest level of achievement recognized by the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation. NMTCC’s Automotive Technology program has skilled instructors and the latest tools and equipment. Now, more than ever, NMTCC graduates will be prepared to enter productive entry-level positions and are assured a competitive edge when seeking employment.

NMTCC is proud of this coveted recognition and the ability to produce competent technicians and employable students so desperately needed by the automotive industry.

Renovations almost complete

This summer we continued with our $12 million dollar renovation project. Most of the renovations are complete and we are now working on the final touches. We look forward to sharing the completed building with the community during our annual Open House which will be held on January 19, 2012.