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May 15, 2015 CapitalPress.com 15 MSU-Northern degree in diesel technology opens doors Klamath Community College gives ag students a head start ties as Agriculture Loan Offi- cer, Agriculture Teacher, Farm and Ranch Manager, Forest Management Specialist, Ge- ologist, and Water Resource Manager. By collaborating with the local community and state and national agricultural organi- zations to involve students in activities and industries, the Department promotes success for students pursuing careers in Agriculture. KCC offers students an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Agriculture Science. This degree is closely aligned with both the Oregon and national standard for agri- culture and natural resources and is designed to provide stu- dents with the skills and knowl- edge necessary to be successful as an entrepreneur, employee, or as a student at a four-year institution. A variety of re- sources are utilized by students including on-campus labs, the Learning Resource Center and off-campus work experience. Graduates can also earn a bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University in Agricul- ture Science, receiving on-the- ground mentoring and support during their studies — without leaving Klamath Falls. For more information, contact Keith Duren, Program Lead, telephone 541-880- 2254 or email duren@klam- athcc.edu. Klamath Commu- nity College is located at 7390 S. Sixth St., Klamath Falls, OR 97603. OXARC welding schools held at two locations keep ahead of the job market. By keeping up with the weld- ing standards in the industry, you will experience career satisfaction and enjoy the eco- nomic and social rewards of a position ideally suited to your interests and abilities. Experience-based edu- cation at OXARC offers all training sessions in a stand-up lecture basis with an empha- sis on hands-on experience learning. This methodology ensures that students receive the technical industry termi- nology and standards while learning hands-on skills. We believe that all students should have the opportunity to develop the fundamental and technical skills that will enable them to secure and retain productive and reward- ing career positions in the welding industry. OXARC is committed to providing weld- ing courses that deliver the maximum amount of training in the minimum amount of time, with safety and quality as our goal. The dedication to the overall success of each student forces OXARC to continually strive to maintain its reputation of delivering the highest quality training possible through a combina- tion of qualified, experienced staff; well-organized curricula and contemporary equipment, which reflect current industry standards. In keeping with its mission and purpose, OXARC strives to: 1) Educate and train stu- dents with the current welding equipment found in today’s environment; 2) Assist students in devel- oping their technical skills to meet industry standards; 3) Provide students with the most skilled and experi- enced staff available who are devoted to the personal and career development of every student. Training Courses OXARC offers multiple welding classes at three dif- ferent levels and welding processes (Stick, Dual Shield/ Inner Shield, Mig or Tig). Courses are designed around the most common industry standards: AWS, ASME, API 1104, WABO Welding. Cer- tifications upon completion. For more information call 509-535-7794 or visit “Weld- ing Schools” online at www. oxarc.com Welding School www.oxarc.com Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced “We teach you welding.” Basic welding to application and process specific classes. Stainless & Aluminum to Steel and Exotic Metals. STICK, WIRE, TIG WELDING OUT-OF-POSITION WELDING PLASMA CUTTING PIPELINE WELDING Classes Begin Every Monday INDUSTRY STANDARD CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE Welding Safety & Equipment Setup Training 716 S. Oregon, Pasco, WA Call: 509-547-2494 4003 E. Broadway, Spokane, WA Call: 509-535-7794 AE15-7/#14 Ag Education begins with FFA and 4H JTI Supply, Inc. proudly supports these fine organizations that have helped launch the careers of our farmers and ranchers! AgEd15-7/#5 Classes start every Mon- day at two locations, in Spo- kane and Pasco, Wash. Invest- ing in education is a serious decision. When you explore training options that may in- crease your salary level and employment potential you are, in effect, investing in yourself. At OXARC, we en- courage a student population of responsible adults because we know that they are the best learners. When personal suc- cess is the end product of the training process, it virtually guarantees the success of any academic program. At OXARC, we concen- trate on job-specific training. Our welder training program is based on industry needs. As industry makes changes and new technologies are de- veloped, the welder training program at OXARC will be updated to keep pace with these changes. Our goal is to provide quality training in key skill areas in the most practi- cal, justifiable timeframe. We will concentrate on mak- ing your welding experience meaningful and enjoyable. Our welding courses are for the self-motivated adult who recognizes the need to ers or some other machine, are always “brand new,” the latest model available, and loaded with updated computer software, GPS and control systems to perform diagnostics on. “Students coming here will work and learn on the very latest Ag and construction equipment technology available. Students can get in the equipment, start it, run it, run diagnostics on it, and learn to operate all the computer systems,” Strizich continued. To keep abreast with the technology, MSU-Northern faculty annually attend farm implement and other technolo- gy clinics at dealerships across the region to keep them updat- ed with the very latest informa- tion to teach to their students. Strizich explained that one of the main things students in the Diesel Technology programs learn is “be a life-long learner. They learn where to go for the information they will need for the rest of their life in whatever career they choose.” STORAGE SOLUTIONS 34020 Holiday St. • Albany, OR 541-928-2937 • 1-800-982-1099 visit www.jtisupply.com to see our entire inventory AgEd15-1/#5 Klamath Community Col- lege’s Department of Agri- culture Science and Business provides students access to training in agricultural busi- ness and economics, crop sci- ence, and animal science lead- ing to workforce and transfer success. The Department works closely with 4-year partner institutions to improve access to advanced degrees. Further, the Agricultural Sciences De- partment works closely with high schools to facilitate stu- dent transition from secondary to higher education and the workforce by career planning, program planning, and dual credit. Program studies prepare students for career opportuni- are expanding and growing. Cur- rently, there are about 250 stu- dents in the Diesel Technology programs, which is one of our largest programs,” Strizich said, adding that each year they have a career day where 30-35 corpo- rations fly in and interview stu- dents for jobs and internships. “It is not unusual that students will receive more than one job offer that is a high-paying posi- tion with excellent benefits. “Graduates are well prepared to work in the diesel industry in a variety of occupations. We place emphasis on electronics and di- agnostics along with the funda- mentals of engines, fuel systems, heating and air conditioning, hy- draulics, power trains, brakes and chassis repair,” Strizich said. The college works closely with major farm implement and construction equipment dealer- ships to provide machinery for the students to work with. The loaned pieces of equipment, whether they are tractors, com- bines, sprayers, excavators, grad- AgEd15-7/#4X Klamath Community College Klamath Community College Agriculture Science and Business students receive hands-on knowledge of wheel line irrigation. A career in diesel technolo- gy opens doors to many types of high-paying jobs, from working at ag equipment deal- erships to construction, mining, and forestry equipment, or re- turn to the farming operation. Larry Strizich, dean of the College of Technical Sciences at Montana State Universi- ty-Northern, said, “Students with a degree in Diesel Tech- nology are in high demand with major businesses and corpora- tions. There are a lot of career opportunities with this degree.” Students in Diesel Tech- nology have several different options within their studies at MSU-Northern in Havre. They can obtain a one-year certificate, a two-year associate’s degree and a four-year bachelor’s degree. “Montana State Universi- ty-Northern is recognized as a leading Diesel Technician col- lege by industry leaders. We are one of the best — and one of the few — 4-year Diesel Technol- ogy campuses in the nation. We