Western Technical College - Latech Yearbook (La Crosse, WI)

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of the 6Transition from WWTI into the World of Workiw Betty MunnSeThe technical nursing program is well organized. The combination of theory with practice in the clinical area is excellent. I feel that the individualized attention given us as well as the performance based instruction has adequately prepared me for my future role in nursing. Technical Nursing What Do Students Think Peter Seidel-The technical program tAir Conditioning 81 Refrigeration Techniciant I was taking wouldn,t have prepared me as much as I needed for a job because it didntt get into things th at were relevant for me. That's why I changed to the servicing program. Also, I got a job and noticed that employers look down on students who are ufresh out of schoolf, Courses should stress that the boss is still king as well as the importance of continuing to learn and experiment rather than being a carbon copy of the teacher. Refrigeration Servicing The LaTech Yearbook Staff notes on the above interview-that students will change programs periodically due to their own prior mis- conceptions on the nature of the course and what it can do for them.

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iiWhatis Past Is Prologue William Shakespeare What has been learned in classes at WWTI from teachers, students, formally, and informally this year is now behind us and will serve as the foundation and the beginning for each student as he enters his occupation. It is the student who must identify concepts that he has learned and directly apply them where ap- propriate in the job situation. The formal education may be completed, but there is a family of man, a un- iversity of thought outside the classroom where getting along with people is a key to every stage of the transi- tion of learning, working and every stage thereafter. As our school has gone through its transitions from 1923 to the present, so the student will experience a transi- tion from his school into work. V. Burmnn-Advisor

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Lori Hauser-I like the medical aspect of the program and have found it to be more interesting than ordinary secretarial work. I feel that I,ve learned a lot; the classes and instructors help prepare you for what to expect when looking for a job. Sometimes I worry about the prac- ticality of medical shorthand, with the ever increasing use of the dictaphone. I guess that will depend upon where I am employed. Medical Secretary Steve Arndt- The area of food service management is fantastic and I really like being a part of it. Many people donit think the program is worthwhile, when in fact it offers openings into a variety of fields. Iive been involved in various aspects of restaurant work since I was 16 and have learned more by taking this program than I ever would have on the job. To make this program more appealing tespecially to guys, since we are definitely in the minorityl more management courses rather than food preparation should be taught. Food Service Management Sue-Kawatski-I love it! Everyday is better than the day before. This program has given me a lot of confidence in my future; I know I will be employed in a position that I enjoy. I feel the knowledge and experience I have gained will make me a valuable human being in today's soelety. When I entered the program, there was some skepticism about girls in the program.. But I was greatly encouraged and found that the in- structors really cared about me as a liperson . Chemicals and Fertilizers