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Congratulations to our Machine Tool Technology instructor, Ryan Pulaski, for being named the Phillips Commercial Educator of the Month! Mr. Pulaski, a machinist, is in his 8th year teaching at DCCTC and says, "There is nothing better than seeing the moment
when a concept suddenly makes sense to a student."
Congratulations, Ryan!!The March Phillips Pulse Education Community Newsletter is Live! Featuring Ryan Pulaski, Dorchester County Career and Technology Center, Alex Block and Craven Community College as the instructors and schools of the month!
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Meet City of Charleston firefighter and DCCTC completer, Roman Page. Growing up, Roman wanted to be an EMT, but his plan expanded when he entered the DCCTC firefighting program. He says, “Once I started the fire class, I was hooked.”
Roman began the City of Charleston Firefighting Recruit School in July of 2023. It’s a long process and recruits must take 8 weeks of EMT training and then 14 weeks of fire training. Roman graduated in December and is now a certified EMT and firefighter. Goal achieved!
According to Roman, only 4 of the 36 recruits in his class had any kind of previous fire training or experience. He says, “The DCCTC fire program set me ahead for recruit school. I already had search and rescue training and knew how to get someone out of a building. I was ready for the classes.” He adds, “Our teacher, Mr. Ante, is prepared to teach every day. He loves his job, and he wants the best for us. His connections really help too because we get to train with firefighters from all over the Lowcountry while we are still in high school.”
Roman plans to make his career working for the City of Charleston as a firefighter, saying, “I made some of my best friends in Recruit School. It’s a real family atmosphere. My mom prays for me every morning before I go to work, but we all have each other’s backs.”
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Yes, Mr. Ante does a great job with his students!
He achieved his goal. Thats amazing.
Way to go Roman Page!!! I know your parents are so proud of you!
👏👏👏👏👏
Lindsay Page I know how proud you are of Roman. Great job Roman!!
Way to go Roman!!
Lindsay Page
Heavy Equipment students are working to refine their excavator skills by moving used tires around. Working with the tires allows for mastery of the bucket as well as the hydraulic thumb. Tires are more forgiving than concrete!
These skills translate into a multitude of career opportunities for these students and set a high base level for their entry into the heavy equipment field.
Huge thank you to Blanchard cat for the use of these machines to give our students the best chance to be career ready in the heavy equipment career path.
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Wow!!!!!!!
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J.R. Gray
Great job!!
Thank you my son is one of the students in the class now.
Shawn Gibson
Thank you to everyone who works in the Ag industry and keeps the Palmetto State's largest economic sector strong! Keep an eye out this week for information about our annual Spring Plant & Flower Sale!
#nofarmersnofoodSouth Carolina's agriculture industry is the state's largest economic sector, with an annual economic impact of $51.8 billion and over 200,000 jobs.
#cte4sc #CTEinSC #futurereadycte #connetingclassroomstocareersandcollege
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Throughout the years, we have placed dozens of work-based learning (WBL) students at our long-time business partner, Detyens Shipyards, Inc. Currently, we have 3 welding students working at Detyen’s and numerous alumni working in full-time positions.
Ben Bazzle is a DCCTC alumnus and in his 5th year working at Detyen’s Shipyard. He is a welder/combo which means he is trained to weld and fit. He is also the welding instructor for interns, apprentices, and new hires. He trains staff to weld the “Detyen’s way” which leaves no room for error since they are welding huge ships. Even the smallest mistake or break in a weld could be catastrophic, so all welders must pass testing in Ben’s shop before being hired permanently.
Arlen Mejia Castro is a senior WBL student who just completed his 1-year anniversary as a Detyen’s welding apprentice. He works with Ben in the training center and says, “Every time I come to work, I learn something new about welding.” He plans to continue his career at Detyen’s when he graduates from Fort Dorchester this May.
DCCTC senior, Jacob Strickland, was starting his first day as a WBL welding apprentice the day we visited. He was working at ACE Hardware prior to his new job and is excited to put his welding skills to work.
Wesley Williams graduated in 2023, is a welder and certified to run the plasma table. He uses the table to cut out parts that are used on the docks and on ships. Detyen’s is paying for him to earn an associate degree in welding from Trident Tech. He is extremely appreciative and says, “They really know how to take care of their people here. I plan to stay for a long time.”
Business partners are vital to the success of our school. Thank you, Detyen’s Shipyard, for your commitment to DCCTC and workforce development.
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Fantastic job!!
Time spent in career and technology classes has proven valuable year after year as evidenced by the following data provided by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce: