SAVANNAH – Savannah Technical College has joined the American Welding Society as an Educational Institution Member for 2011. The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919 as a multifaceted, nonprofit organization with a goal to advance the science, technology and application of welding and related joining disciplines. AWS serves more than 66,000 members worldwide. Membership consists of engineers, scientists, educators, researchers, welders, inspectors, welding foremen, company executives and officers, and corporate members including welding manufactures, independent welding shops, distributorship, end-users, educational institutions and more. Member interests include automatic, semi-automatic and manual welding, as well as brazing, soldering, ceramics, lamination, robotics, and welding safety and health.

Savannah Technical College offers diploma and certificates in Welding and Joining Technology including Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Students who complete the diploma are eligible for x-ray certification, signifying the soundness of their welding skills. “Companies spend large amounts of money every year to certify welders to work for them, “says Bill Burns, STC Welding Department Head. “They feel better about hiring someone that has been certified and will be willing to invest the money to help them maintain their certification.”

The college currently has more than 100 students enrolled in welding classes and an active student chapter of AWS. The program enjoys strong industry partnerships to support welding graduates.

For information about welding programs at Savannah Technical College, contact Bill Burns wburns@savannahtech.edu or 912.443.5863.

 

 

 

 

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NEW EVENT ADDED Storyteller J’miah Nbawi Feb 22 1 PM

SAVANNAH – Savannah Technical College announces the following schedule of activities on the Savannah and Effingham Campuses to commemorate Black History Month. Sponsored by the Student Activity Council, unless noted, all events are free and open to the public. Some venues may have limited seating. Liberty Campus events will be announced next week.

SAVANNAH CAMPUS 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah

The McIntosh Shouters                                          February 1    5 PM                 Eckburg Auditorium

SANKOFA African American Museum on Wheels    February 3  10 AM – 7 PM     Eckburg Auditorium

Storyteller J’miah Nbawi                                          February 22 1 PM                 Eckburg Auditorium

Down Through the Years: Black History from Roots to Careers

Freedom to Be Talent Show *                                February 24 3:30 -5:30 PM    Eckburg Auditorium

*students, faculty and staff only

For information, call 912.443.5700

 

 

EFFINGHAM CAMPUS Hwy. 21, Rincon

Black History Information Tables on display throughout the month

Focused on the contributions and historic accomplishments of individuals featured weekly

 

Black History Trivia throughout the month

Testing knowledge of important people and dates in African American history (prize to the student who answers the most questions correctly)

 

For information, call 912.754.5880

SAVANNAH – Savannah Technical College cosmetology students have a perfect pass rate on the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology exam for 2010. Fifty-two students took the two-part exam comprised ofpractical and theory portions. For the practicum/demonstration portion, students are evaluated in haircutting, chemical relaxing, basic facial, and sculptured nail. The theory portion, (110-question written exam) evaluates students’ knowledge of scientific concepts, hair care services, skin care services, and nail care services.

Savannah Technical College offers cosmetology programs, daytime and evenings in Savannah, Effingham and Liberty; on campus in Savannah and Effingham, and at Liberty High School (evenings only) in Hinesville.

Kimberly Cutter-Williams is the department head and lead instructor of Cosmetology.

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SAVANNAH – Savannah Technical College has again won the state championship in the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Hot Food Team competition, winning a silver medal in Charleston. The team will next compete in the southeast regionals in Atlanta in February. At that competition, the best teams from eight states gather to compete. The STC team earned a silver medal at the 2010 ACF National Competition, signifying Savannah Technical College as one of the top four culinary programs in the country.

This year’s team includes three returning members – Zebulon Berry, Alex Jabr and Kevin Jump. Joining for the first time is Marlon Simmons with Carol Lanser serving as alternate. The four-course menu featured:

Artichoke, White Asparagus, Carpaccio

Poached Flounder and Sauce Normande

Poulet Saute a al Catalane

White Chocolate Souffle

Chef Jean Vendeville is the team coach and Culinary Department Head at Savannah Technical College. He is an ACF Certified Executive Pastry Chef and member of the National Pastry Committee and La Chaine Des Rotisseurs. Chef Vendeville’s passion for the culinary arts has brought him to the realm of many competitive venues. He won the Grand Prix International du Chocolat in Paris, France, medals in pastry sugar and chocolate in Canada and the Grand Prize Winner in Toronto and London Culinary Shows. In addition, he served as the Pastry Chef for the Regional Canadian Team that won the 1998 Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg.

Savannah Technical College currently has more than 100 students enrolled in culinary arts programs.