STOP TEXTING AND DRIVING

Biotechnology student, Justin Gorton (Souderton), brought an important message to NMTCC by having Johnny Mac and Jeanne Brown, along with their daughter Katrina, speak to the 11th grade students about the dangers of texting and driving. The Browns have been traveling around the country, speaking to high school students, since their 17 year old daughter, Alex, was killed in a single-vehicle accident as she was replying to a text message while she was driving.

The Browns spoke of Alex making a series of choices that kept her from being alive. They told the students that they may either "reap the benefits or suffer the consequences" from the choices they make.

WPVI-Channell 6 ABC news featured this presentation on their broadcast because it occurred the same week PA passed the law making texting behind the wheel a primary offense. Copy this link into your browser to view the broadcast.
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/video?id=8416600

For more information about the dangers of texting and driving, visit the website dedicated to Alex Brown.
http://rememberalexbrownfoundation.org/

SkillsUSA National Competition

Over the summer, two NMTCC students had the opportunity to compete at the national level SkillsUSA competition held in Kansas City, Missouri. More than 5,600 outstanding career and technical education students - all state contest winners - competed hands-on in 94 different trade, technical and leadership fields. During the competition students worked against the clock and each other, proving their expertise in various occupations including: computer-aided drafting, computer maintenance, electronics and medical assisting.

Contests are run with the help of industry, trade associations, and labor organizations, and test competencies are set by industry.

After winning first place in the state level competition, Robert Greisemer competed against students from across the country in the Computer Maintenance Technology competition. Robert is currently completing his 12th grade in the Internet Technologies program at NMTCC.

Brendon Miller competed against students from across the country in the Technical Drafting competition. Brendon's hard work was rewarded when he earned 4th place in the nation! He is continuing to pursue his interest in the drafting field and is currently working at Aerotech Inc., a company that designs helicopter parts.