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. Mark Browning,
President
Blue Mountain Communi-
ty College
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