EVIT Firefighters adopt a family for the Holidays

Fire Fighting students from Terry Baugher's class adopted a family of four who were recommended by the Foundation for Burns and Trauma, Inc. The father is the sole provider for the family and has been receiving treatment for second and third degree burns from the Arizona Bun Center for a month.

Instructor, Terry Baugher's class bought over $660.00 worth of gifts, food, and household items that are being delivered to the Forever Courage House today. Forever Courage House is a temporary living facility available for use by families of burn victims and the patient when returning for treatment at the Arizona Burn Center.

Visit http://www.azburn.org/ to learn how you can donate time, money, or items to this worthy organization.

EVIT shares in Westwood High Elective Fair

Students at Westwood High School in Mesa got to hear about all the classes they can take as electives at East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT). High School students in EVIT's participating school districts can choose from 40 different programs that give them a "jump start" in their career and their college credits. Steve Grosz, EVIT Radio Broadcasting instructor, got the party going on the Westwood campus during their lunch hour today. KVIT 90.7 will begin broadcasting across the valley in January, 2011.

EVIT Construction instructor, Rich Pikosz, attracted a crowd of students who wanted to try their hand at building. Other programs promoting their classes at the fair were Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, 3D Animation, Video Productions and Interior Design.

You can find out more about EVIT's high school and adult classes at http://www.evit.com/.

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EVIT Health students went "green" to HOSA Conference

45 Health Occupations students and five advisors at East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) used a "green" approach to attend their HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Fall Leadership Conference. They walked across the street and took the light rail.Located at the end of the Light Rail, EVIT students took advantage of the public transportation to attend the annual event. Students learned about exciting careers in military medicine and life in the operating room. They especially enjoyed the opening and closing sessions talking about all the opportunities for students who participate in HOSA and their futures in health care careers.

EVIT Instructor Jon Howell was recognized for being selected to serve during the National Convention this year. Howell and EVIT Instructor Sharon Black conducted a session on "How to Win" in the HOSA Bowl.

EVIT provides Health Care training for more than 900 high school students in the east valley.

EVIT Auto Tech students practice interview skills

The Automotive Technology students at East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) went from "under the hood" to "behind the desk" today. They may know all about cars, but can they sell themselves to a future employer? Industry professionals were on hand for mock interviews with the students to help them learn how.
A good, firm handshake is a tried and true interview skill as taught by Bob Jones, owner of Quality Transmission.

Mike McAfee with the Arizona Automobile Dealer's Association interviews the students then gives feedback on what they did well, or how they could improve.

Students learn job seeking skills by filling out resumes, writing cover letters and now by actually practicing the interview process itself.

The practice has proven to be successful. EVIT's Automotive Technology program is #1 in the United States for placements of students in jobs.

EVIT School of Adult Education enrolling for January

The East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) School of Adult Education is enrolling now for January classes. What better gift could you give yourself than a new career?

Classes are available in Anatomy & Physiology, Caregiver, Collision Repair Technology, Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Technician, HVAC, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, Sterile Processing & Distribution, Surgical Technology and Welding.

Call 480 461 4028 or go to www.evit.com/adulted and find out more!!

Gobble, Gobble: EVIT Culinary students roast hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys

The Culinary Arts Department at East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) smells like your Grandma's kitchen on Thanksgiving morning, but with a whole lot more activity. Watch the mass production of turkeys, pies, and breads to fill the thousands of orders for this special day.

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at EVIT!