{"id":9979,"date":"2026-05-18T14:02:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T19:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/?p=9979"},"modified":"2026-05-18T14:06:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T19:06:09","slug":"advisory2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/advisory2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the 2026 NWTC Advisory Committee Meeting for the Career Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction of Advisory Committee Members<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rianna Clark, Former NWTC Student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addison Lau, Former NWTC Student and Wisdom Heritage Bank Employee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logan Nusser, Former NWTC Student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tara Owen, Former NWTC Student and NWOSU Foundation Employee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constance Ruiz, Former NWTC Student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elizabeth Swadley, Former NWTC Student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jaedyn Williams, Former NWTC Student and Wisdom Heritage Bank Employee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you very much for taking time out of your personal and business schedules to attend our advisory committee meetings! We know your time is valuable and we appreciate you taking your time to help us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Purpose of Advisory Committee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The purpose of the Advisory Committee meetings is to gain input and advice from our industry and community partners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary of Northwest Tech Alva Campus Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/classes\/career-programs\/alva-campus-full-time-programs\/auto-technology-alva\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auto Tech<\/a>, Ron Rader<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automotive Service Technician includes ASE Certification opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High school and adult students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/classes\/career-programs\/alva-campus-full-time-programs\/biomedical-sciences-i-ii-alva\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Biomedical Sciences<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Dr. Brenna Heaton, Kasey Adair, and Dakota Buckhaults<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>STEM program includes Principles of Biomed, Anatomy, Human Body System, Medical Interventions, Biomedical Innovation, College Biology, Trig\/Pre-Calc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High school junior and seniors only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/classes\/career-programs\/alva-campus-full-time-programs\/computers-and-business-alva-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Computer &amp; Business<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Pam Malone<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Career options including Administrative Assistant, Office Information Specialist, and Accounts Payable\/Receivable Clerk and others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microsoft Office Expert Certification opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some courses may count as a computer credit for graduation requirements and Oklahoma\u2019s Promise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High school and adult students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/classes\/career-programs\/alva-campus-full-time-programs\/construction-trades-alva-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Electrical<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/classes\/career-programs\/alva-campus-full-time-programs\/electrical-trades-alva-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/classes\/career-programs\/alva-campus-full-time-programs\/construction-trades-alva-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Trades<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Ben Turner <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electrician\u2019s Apprentice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High school and adult students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/classes\/career-programs\/alva-campus-full-time-programs\/digital-design-alva-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Digital Design<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Jessica Schanbacher<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graphic Designer career option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adobe Certification opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some courses may count as a computer credit for graduation requirements and Oklahoma\u2019s Promise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High school and adult students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/classes\/career-programs\/alva-campus-full-time-programs\/health-careers-certification-alva-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health Careers<\/a>, Brooke Meyer<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Career options including Emergency Medical Responder, Nursing Assistant, Physical Therapy Aide, Veterinary Assistant, Phlebotomist, and others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First Aide and CNA certification opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential to earn Anatomy and Physiology credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High school students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/classes\/career-programs\/alva-campus-full-time-programs\/practical-nursing-alva-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Practical Nursing<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Amanda Clepper and Lacey Volker<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adult students only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of Leadership Opportunities for Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Superintendent\u2019s Leadership Class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Organizations: HOSA, BPA, SkillsUSA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Northwest Leadership Academy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MASH Camp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of Career Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All students attend Career Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessments \u2013 TEAS Test for PN Applicants, WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate, ODCTE, ASE, Certiport Microsoft and Adobe, Student Organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interests and Career Exploration Assessments using Pathful (formerly Virtual Job Shadow)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career Readiness \u2013 Resume, Applications, Cover Letters, Interviews, Soft Skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Financial Literacy offered during Fall Semester<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education planning \u2013 high school and post high school plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career planning \u2013 steps and preparation for employment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discussion and Input <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to answer the following questions online at <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/8LrJVrZayPQVS27Q8\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/8LrJVrZayPQVS27Q8<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have you ever had to submit a resume prior to being hired for a position?&nbsp;&nbsp;Was it a resume started at NWTC, on your own, or using a software template? If you used a template, what website or program was used?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you ever had to complete a paper or online job application? If so, did you find the process difficult in any way or did you complete it without any questions or issues?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you ever had to submit a cover letter for a scholarship or job application process? If so, did you find the process easy or difficult or did you need additional help or research before creating your cover letter?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you used ChatGPT or other AI to create a resume, cover letter, or interview question practice? Did anyone involved in the job application process comment on you using ChatGPT?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you participated in an in-person interview and\/or a telephone or online interview? What did you feel confident in during the interview? What did you wish you would have had more training or preparation for? &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did the activities or training in Career Center help prepare you in any way for future employment? If so, how?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What suggestions do you have for improving instruction during Career Center at NWTC in order to better prepare students for the workforce or entrepreneurship?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tami Frascht, Career Center Coordinator \u2013 Alva Campus<br>tfrascht@nwtech.edu or 580.327.0344<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction of Advisory Committee Members Thank You Thank you very much for taking time out of your personal and business schedules to attend our advisory committee meetings! We know your time is valuable and we appreciate you taking your time to help us. 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