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KAYSVILLE, UT – On Friday, October 8, 2010 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the second annual Women Entrepreneurs Conference will be held at the Northfront Business Resource Center, a center of Davis Applied Technology College, at 550 East 300 South, Kaysville.

The conference is designed to provide women entrepreneurs, aspiring women entrepreneurs, small business owners, and home-based business owners the opportunity to learn about various aspects of owning and operating business.

The conference will include speakers, workshops, and lunch. Keynote speakers feature Celeste Gleave, founder of FYVE STAR, Inc., and Lisa Mangum, Successful Author and 2009 YA Book of the Year Award Recipient. Workshop topics include marketing, finding funding for your business, legal and taxation issues, and more. For a complete listing, go to www.datc.edu/we.

Interested participants should register by calling 801-593-2100 or visiting www.datc.edu/we. Cost is $50 if received by October 1st, or $60 at the door. A limited number of scholarships are also available on a first-come first-serve basis.

Sponsored by Northfront Business Resource Center, FrontLine Public Involvement Corporation, American Express, EarlyRun, Grease Monkey, and Utah SBDC.

About Davis Applied Technology College
Davis Applied Technology College (DATC) is one of eight campuses of the Utah College of Applied Technology, and is located just north of Salt Lake City, Utah. DATC provides training in an open-entry, open-exit environment which annually prepares over 7,400 high school and adult students with career and technical skills. DATC currently offers certificate programs in the Schools of Business, Construction, Health Professions, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Service Professions and Transportation. The College is committed to quality education and dedicated to its philosophy of "We Change Lives." For more information, visit www.datc.edu or contact James Larson at james.larson@datc.edu or 801-593-2483.

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KAYSVILLE, UT – Each month, Davis Applied Technology College (DATC), a UCAT campus, nominates two students for their exemplary efforts at school, work and life. This month, Alicia Medina from the Medical Assisting program and Ian Zeigle from the Machine Tool Technology program were selected.

Alicia Medina
Medical Assisting

Alicia Medina heard about Davis Applied Technology College from several friends and was encouraged to enroll. However, she couldn’t decide whether to choose the Cosmetology or Medical Assisting program. The choice became clear when her daughter began experiencing health problems. “I knew Medical Assisting was where I needed to be so that I could help my daughter more.”

Attending school with the responsibilities of raising a daughter with autism seemed to be a great challenge, but Alicia has held a positive outlook throughout the 18 months she has been enrolled in the Medical Assisting program. Her instructor, Dee Weaver, states, “Alicia never lets things bring her down. She attends class each day ready to work and is always willing to lend a helping hand to others.”

Even though the Medical Assisting program is demanding, it has opened Alicia’s eyes to the healthcare field. “I love the hands-on part of the program. I feel that once I graduate, I’ll be ready to work.” Alicia has even enjoyed the more difficult parts of the curriculum, including drawing blood. “I was so scared, but the more I got used to it, the more I enjoyed it and now it’s my most favorite thing.”

Once she finishes her classroom work in just a few short weeks, Alicia plans to externship for a pediatrician or a general practice doctor. She would then like to work in the field and eventually go onto nursing. “I like helping people and seeing people get better, knowing I made a difference in their lives.”

Ian Zeigle
Machine Tool Technology

Ian Zeigle has always had a love for paintball and firearms, so he thought why not make a career out of it. Never having the time since being in the National Guard for the past 9 years, Ian has finally been able to pursue his dream of a career in manufacturing, and specifically machining. “I’ve wanted to do this for awhile, but I haven’t had the time until now. It’s good to get some education other than high school under my belt. Not only has it been a dream that I want to do this, but it also gives me something I can fall back on.”

Ian enrolled in the Machine Tool Technology program at Davis Applied Technology College in January and has been moving through at a record pace. “I’ve been going pretty quickly. I’m mechanically inclined, so it wasn’t a big transition for me.” Ian’s instructor, Troy Winchester, states, “Ian has been an exceptional student. He works hard and figures out how to do many things on his own. Ian’s work ethic and drive plus his natural mechanical aptitude will serve him well in the manufacturing industry.”

In a program that typically takes 13 months to complete, Ian will be graduating by the end of September. From there, he plans to work at a machine shop to gain some experience and then eventually open his own manufacturing business. “I think I’ve done well because this is something I really want to do. I try to get things done as fast as possible, but get them right as well. I’m making sure I’m retaining what I’m learning.”

The experience Ian has gained while at DATC, along with the skills he has learned in the military will assist him when starting his business. He is looking forward to making his dream real and is especially grateful to have the support of his family, allowing him the opportunity to focus solely on school.

About Davis Applied Technology College:
Davis Applied Technology College (DATC) is one of eight campuses of the Utah College of Applied Technology, and is located just north of Salt Lake City, Utah. DATC provides training in an open-entry, open-exit environment which annually prepares over 7,400 high school and adult students with career and technical skills. DATC currently offers certificate programs in the Schools of Business, Construction, Health Professions, Information Technology,
Manufacturing, Service Professions and Transportation. The College is committed to quality education and dedicated to its philosophy of "We Change Lives." For more information, visit www.datc.edu or contact James Larson at james.larson@datc.edu or 801-593-2483.

About UCAT:
UCAT is the parent organization for Utah’s eight regional applied technology colleges (ATCs). Established by the State of Utah, UCAT provides market-driven technical education through eight ATCs that meets the needs of Utah’s employers for skilled workers. The ATCs prepare both adult and high school students to enter or advance in the workplace. Customized training is also provided to employers for their work force through UCAT’s Custom Fit program. The eight ATCs are Bridgerland, Davis, Dixie, Mountainland, Ogden/Weber, Southwest, Tooele, and Uintah Basin. For more information, visit www.ucat.edu or contact Jared Haines at 801-955-2172 or 801-361-0631.

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KAYSVILLE, UT – Each month, Davis Applied Technology College (DATC), a UCAT campus, nominates two students for their exemplary efforts at school, work and life. This month, Chastyne Wright from the Dental Assisting program and Matthew Gonzales from the Composites Material Technology program were selected.

Chastyne Wright
Dental Assisting

Chastyne Wright moved to Utah from Tennessee with the hopes of making her dream of becoming a dental hygienist real. She had heard about Weber State University’s program, and knew her first step would be to become a dental assistant. Chastyne began her quest at Davis Applied Technology College in March and is well on her way to graduating in the next few months. “I could be done around September if I really push myself.”

In a program that typically takes a year to complete, Chastyne is on track to have her education finished in half the time. Her instructor, Cathy Turnbow, has found Chastyne’s progress to be outstanding. “Chastyne is a self-motivated go-getter. She has 300% progress and she makes sure to attend class everyday. Not only is Chastyne very organized, she is also detail-oriented. I know she will do well in the dental field.”

Chastyne couldn’t be happier with the instruction, self-paced nature of the program, and the hands-on skills she has learned in such a short amount of time. “I love this program. My instructors sit down with me and take as much time as I need to learn. It’s hard being a single mom, but with the support of my instructors, I know I can do this.”

Once she completes her education at DATC, Chastyne says she will immediately apply to Weber State’s Dental Hygiene program. She plans to work as a Dental Assistant and get some of the dental hygiene prerequisites out of the way until she is accepted into the program. “I love this field and I’m so excited to be a part of it.”

Matthew Gonzales
Composites Material Technology

Matthew Gonzales has always had a love for military aircraft. His fascination for the WWII era has given him a strong desire to build or repair airplanes. Originally, Matthew dreamed of joining the Armed Forces, but due to health complications, he looked for other ways to hone his interest. Through a referral from Job Corps, Matthew enrolled in the Composites Material Technology program at Davis Applied Technology College.

In the Composites Material Technology program, Matthew has had the opportunity of training on building aircraft parts out of composite materials. He has enjoyed this challenging program and is one of the first students to arrive in the morning and one of the last to leave, working hard and staying busy throughout the day. “I’m looking forward to working with jets. It’s something I can actually do and I feel pretty confident in myself that I can.”

Matthew began the program just two months ago and is well on his way to completing next month. His instructors, Ben Hokanson, Damon Gallegos, and Marc Karpowich have been amazed at his eagerness to learn. They say, “Matthew is an incredible student. He is always working hard on his projects and asking intelligent questions. He is also the first to volunteer for extra assignments. He demonstrates a complete understanding of the curriculum and pursues perfection in all lab assignments, never failing to try for the best outcome on any one project. The company that hires Matthew will greatly benefit from his exceptional work ethic as well as his qualities as a person.”

Once Matthew graduates, he would like to work at HAFB, or in any position working with military aircraft. “I’m glad Utah values the composites industry because there are many jobs out there. I’m excited to be working on military aircraft. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.”

About Davis Applied Technology College:
Davis Applied Technology College (DATC) is one of eight campuses of the Utah College of Applied Technology, and is located just north of Salt Lake City, Utah. DATC provides training in an open-entry, open-exit environment which annually prepares over 7,400 high school and adult students with career and technical skills. DATC currently offers certificate programs in the Schools of Business, Construction, Health Professions, Information Technology,
Manufacturing, Service Professions and Transportation. The College is committed to quality education and dedicated to its philosophy of "We Change Lives." For more information, visit www.datc.edu or contact James Larson at james.larson@datc.edu or 801-593-2483.

About UCAT:
UCAT is the parent organization for Utah’s eight regional applied technology colleges (ATCs). Established by the State of Utah, UCAT provides market-drive technical education through eight ATCs that meets the needs of Utah’s employers for skilled workers. The ATCs prepare both adult and high school students to enter or advance in the workplace. Customized training is also provided to employers for their work force through UCAT’s Custom Fit program. The eight ATCs are Bridgerland, Davis, Dixie, Mountainland, Ogden/Weber, Southwest, Tooele, and Uintah Basin. For more information, visit www.ucat.edu or contact Jared Haines at 801-955-2172 or 801-361-0631.

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Each month, Davis Applied Technology College (DATC), a UCAT campus, nominates two students for their exemplary efforts at school, work and life. This month, Kristen Jones from the Surgical Technology program and Kimberly Morin from the Financial Administration program were selected.

Kristen Jones
Surgical Technology

Kristen Jones had either wanted to be in the legal field or the healthcare field, but couldn’t decide which, so she tried law. However, after working as a paralegal, she found that it wasn’t for her so she decided to give the healthcare field a try. Kristen began working as a volunteer at Dixie Regional Medical Center. She was delighted in her work and came to the conclusion that the medical field was where she wanted to be. “I like that I get to help people and see the results of my work. The body is very interesting how it all works together. “

After moving to Northern Utah, Kristen started working at Primary Children’s Medical Center, and was referred to the Surgical Technology program at Davis Applied Technology College to further her healthcare career. “I’m doing [Surgical Technology] to get more experience. I don’t want to go to school for 10 years and find out I don’t like this. I’m trying to get my feet wet.”

Pam Carter, Kristen’s Surgical Technology instructor, says “Kristen has been in the program since July of last year and has good attendance and progress. She has attended classes while also working as a core tech in the operating room at Primary Children's Medical Center. Her supervisor gave her an awesome letter of reference when she applied to the program telling us what an asset she was to the staff working in the operating room and how pleasant her attitude was. As a student, Kristen has been all those things. She is a hard worker and takes her learning seriously.”

Once she finishes her classroom studies, Kristen will begin work at the VA Medical Center in June for her externship. Though it hasn’t been easy, Kristen is grateful to be working full-time and going to school, so that she can gain the experience she needs as she looks forward to a future career as a nurse practitioner or a hospital administrator.

Kimberly Morin
Financial Administration

Just last year, Kimberly Morin decided to make a change in her life. She had gone through some challenging times and wanted to make things better for herself and her children. One of the goals she set was to go back to school. “I don’t know why, but I think I was ready to change. I’ve always wanted to go back to school, but never did. I knew this would be my chance and I’m learning so much more this time around.”

With the encouragement of a friend, Kimberly enrolled in the Financial Administration program at Davis Applied Technology College. “I have many years of experience doing accounts payable/receivable. The market is so bad out there. I thought if I got more education, I’d be in a better position to find a job.”

Kimberly has breezed through the curriculum at a record pace. She’s only been in the program a few short months and has already passed six of the required courses. Her instructor, Rama Rasmussen, has been shocked at how quickly Kimberly has excelled. “Kimberly has a 143% progress rate and has been successful at completing several courses in a short amount of time. She is conscientious and pays attention to detail, important traits in Financial Administration.”

Once she completes her education, likely within the next 6 months, she hopes to find employment as an Administrative Assistant to use the skills she has acquired. “I’m learning Excel, Quickbooks, and accounting. Then I’ll be going into Business Ethics and Law.”

Ultimately, Kimberly would like to educate others in changing their lives. “I want to let them know that it is possible to do something. It really is possible. I didn’t think I was smart, but now I know I can do anything.”

About Davis Applied Technology College:
Davis Applied Technology College (DATC) is one of eight campuses of the Utah College of Applied Technology, and is located just north of Salt Lake City, Utah. DATC provides training in an open-entry, open-exit environment which annually prepares over 7,400 high school and adult students with career and technical skills. DATC currently offers certificate programs in the Schools of Business, Construction, Health Professions, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Service Professions and Transportation. The College is committed to quality education and dedicated to its philosophy of "We Change Lives." For more information, visit www.datc.edu or contact James Larson at james.larson@datc.edu or 801-593-2483.

About UCAT:
UCAT is the parent organization for Utah’s eight regional applied technology colleges (ATCs). Established by the State of Utah, UCAT provides market-drive technical education through eight ATCs that meets the needs of Utah’s employers for skilled workers. The ATCs prepare both adult and high school students to enter or advance in the workplace. Customized training is also provided to employers for their work force through UCAT’s Custom Fit program. The eight ATCs are Bridgerland, Davis, Dixie, Mountainland, Ogden/Weber, Southwest, Tooele, and Uintah Basin. For more information, visit www.ucat.edu or contact Jared Haines at 801-955-2172 or 801-361-0631.

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