News Release

July 6, 2006

College Info Sessions Showcase Short-term Programs, Career Opportunities

Boise State University’s College of Applied Technology will hold four information sessions in locations around the Treasure Valley this month designed to showcase short-term programs and career paths.

Anyone looking for a fast way to complete a certificate or degree is invited to attend one of the sessions. They begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be offered the following days and locations:

— July 11, Student Union Farnsworth Room, Boise State campus, Boise
— July 13, Room 119 of the academic building on the Boise State West campus, off Can-Ada Road near the Idaho Center, Nampa
— July 18, COSSA building, 20567 Whitter Drive, Greenleaf
— July 20, Richard McKenna School, 1993 East 8th North, Mountain Home

Pre-registration for the information sessions is recommended to secure seats, but not required. To pre-register for any of the events, call Jennifer Harper at 426-5257.

Sessions will provide participants with admission and financial aid information. The Selland College of Applied Technology offers more than 30 different career training programs, including automotive technician, auto body, computer network technician, child care and development, marketing, office careers, culinary arts, electronics careers, manufacturing, marketing, small engine repair, horticulture and more.

Students of all ages and educational backgrounds are attracted to the college because of its hands-on approach to active learning. Programs partner with employers to ensure students get a variety of real world learning experiences before they graduate. Programs are small (usually less than 20 students) so students have individual time with faculty and gain skills needed to produce quality work on the job.

New programs include automotive technician and welding programs that will be offered in Homedale this fall, and evening computer network and computer service repair programs that will be offered in Boise. The college features many career options that may be a good fit for those who have advanced skills, but are not interested in pursuing a traditional four-year degree.

Students who apply for admission and pay admission fees are eligible for free tutoring to brush up on skills learned in high school. In addition, free adult basic education programs are available for those who lack basic reading, writing and math skills. GED programs are also offered throughout the 10 counties served by the college. In some cases, students without a high school diploma can enroll.

Treasure Valley employers have stepped up to help the college produce as many graduates as possible. More than 400 owners and managers of various companies serve as advisers at the college. They assist faculty with program designs, provide students with internships, donate equipment and money to support programs and provide company scholarships for students to keep the pipeline of graduates coming into their industries.

“Combining our expertise and resources improves program quality and the overall performance of a graduate on the job,” said Larry Barnhardt, dean of the Selland College.

To learn more about the college, visit http://selland.boisestate.edu. For information about admissions, call 426-1431.
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Contact: Kellie Branson, Selland College of Applied Technology, (208) 426-1115, kbranson@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208) 426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu

July 12 is the deadline for undergraduate academic degree-seeking students to submit admission materials to Boise State University for the fall 2006 semester. Students must meet the deadline if they plan to take more than seven credits or apply for federal financial aid. For more information, call (208) 426-1820 or go online at http://admissions.boisestate.edu.

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Last reviewed on Wednesday, January 03, 2007