GRAD BECOMES COMPUTER PROGRAMMER

GRAD BECOMES COMPUTER PROGRAMMER

Alex Beightler, a 2009 graduate of Workforce Advantage Academy, has completed an associate degree in computer programming and analysis from Valencia College. While in high school, he worked for the Orange County Library and called it a “great job.” He is now looking...
PROFESSIONALS CREATE CAREER DAY SUCCESS

PROFESSIONALS CREATE CAREER DAY SUCCESS

Professionals from around the area participated in WAA’s Career Day, sharing information about their field and personal tips for success. Business Transition teacher Chris Canone organized the event with assistance from the Y Young Achievers Program. Ericka Cotton, an...
STUDENT TO ATTEND ROLLINS IN THE FALL

STUDENT TO ATTEND ROLLINS IN THE FALL

Eddie Verde will attend Rollins College in Winter Park and already has selected his fall classes. He was accepted in to the Hamilton Holt School of Business, where he plans to study international business in a 3/2 program in which he will receive a bachelor’s degree...
STUDENT EARNS HIGH MARKS AT WORK

STUDENT EARNS HIGH MARKS AT WORK

Junior Stephanie Blackman began working at Mills & Nebraska in the fall and has earned high marks from her employer for being cooperative and following directions. She files, does some fast cash payday loan bookkeeping and other office projects. “I like it,...
CPR GIVES STUDENTS LIFE-SAVING SKILLS

CPR GIVES STUDENTS LIFE-SAVING SKILLS

Students in Sarah Albright’s First Aid class learned how to safely perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on an infant, as well as adults. Anthony Boyd, left, demonstrates the proper technique.