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EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 28, 2022 ~ Letters to the Editor ~ -Continued from PAGE Three tificate is called UAS Pro- splicing academy in con- junction with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This was the second such train- ing this year, the first being held in Hermiston in May 2022. This most recent saw 28 students dig in over two days to complete their cer- tifications. These type of industry recognized certi- fications are exceptionally sought after in today’s tech workplace. This is where we see a very bright future for students who choose these types of courses and for BMCC as we work to fulfil our role as a ma- jor provider of workforce training in the region. Another area where BMCC is excelling is with our nursing program. Each and every one of this spring’s registered nurs- ing graduates not only had a job offer before they walked across the stage, but all 13 of them stayed right here in northeast Ore- gon to live and work in one of our many high-quality health care facilities. This happens because of excep- tional instruction from our nursing faculty, rigorous and relevant hands-on clin- ical training in partnership with local hospitals and clinics and the support of many, including those stu- dents’ family and friends who do so much to keep households running, fam- ilies tended to and more so that these nurses excel. BMCC nurses this last year passed the licensure exam (NCLEX) with an astonishing 85 percent rate on the first attempt, and the two who did not, passed it on the second. When you and I need health care, we are in good hands thanks to these nurses. Bright futures are in store for our students in the UAS Professional Pilot program. Pendleton is such a unique area for drone work and training. Com- panies from all over the world are taking advantage and BMCC students are positioned for successful careers. Two different cer- tificates are available right here locally. The first cer- fessional Pilot and the sec- ond is called Flight Lab. The first certificate trains students on mission plan- ning via computer simu- lation using an advanced Flight Management Sys- tem called Piccolo. Our partners, Volatus Group, had to receive special per- mission to offer training on Piccolo from the develop- er, Collins Aerospace. So, outside of the military, we are part of a select group that can offer training on that system. Students also learn everything they need to know to pass the exam to earn their Part 107 Cer- tification. Flight Lab is a continuation of the UAS Profession- al Pilot Certificate where students get hands-on ex- perience using Piccolo and other systems and fly various drone platforms, including multi-rotor and fixed-wing VTOL. Additionally, state grant monies have been secured and committed to help ad- dress the critical shortage of commercial truck driv- ers through a CDL training program that will be mo- bile. Yes, the training can and will come to you. The Future Ready Oregon pro- gram passed by the Legis- lature and signed into law by Governor Brown will help us with the equip- ment and start-up costs. Addressing critical needs for our local agricultural producers, processors and industries in need of mov- ing products to and from market through licensed trained drivers is at the core of our mission; “As a comprehensive communi- ty college, we are commit- ted to providing responsive and high-quality innovat- ed educational programs and services that promote personal and professional growth to strengthen our communities”. Blue Mountain Communi- ty College looks forward to our continued partnership throughout this academic year and for years to come. Dr. J. 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