Mission - The Advanced Technologies Department is dedicated to hands-on and personal instruction of vocational-technical skills for students of all ages to qualify for jobs today. We ensure the long term success of students by understanding the needs of our region today and the opportunities created by a sustainable future.

Friday, November 30, 2012


How to Prepare for an Interview
(notes from an Industry Rep) 

1. Come prepared.  Research the company and what we do. 

2. Present yourself well: Dress appropriately (business dress). 

3. Have a resume or at least some work experience written down and some contact information. 

4. Don't bad mouth your former employer.  That always leaves a question in my mind as to what caused the situation and how it was handled. 

5. Have specific questions for the employer.  Everyone gets nervous during interviews and their mind goes blank.  Bring something to write with and write on in case you need to take notes. 

6. Ask for the job.  Show your genuine interest or if it doesn't seem like a good fit, say so. 

7.  Tell the employer thank you for the opportunity to interview. 

8.   Make eye contact and show a sense of confidence.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

On behalf of the Regional High Technology Center, Machining instructor Doug Cabe presented Dr. Johnson a plaque crafted by students.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Students Learn About Biodiesel

 
HCC Students in the AUT 285, Intro to Alternative Fuels course took a class trip to Blue Ridge Biofuels in Asheville, NC. Students were given a tour of the facility with an in depth explanation of how commercial biodiesel production operates, in both a fiscal and physical sense. Woody, the owner of Blue Ridge Biofuels offered students a chance to come back for an internship as their facility and market reach continue to grow across WNC. This was a great opportunity to show our students how complex and regulated the production process is when making over 350,000 gallons of biodiesel per year.