Scholarship fund planned
Flint Hills Technical College
Friday, July 20, 2007
The Flint Hills Technical College Foundation is trying to raise $80,000 to establish a scholarship fund for construction technology students.
The foundation is seeking gifts and pledges for the fund, which will provide the groundwork for long-term resources for scholarship support to students in the construction technology program. To date, $15,000 has been committed tothe fund.
The college’s construction program was the first in Kansas to be accredited by the Association of General Contractors of America. Instructors Larry Green and Bill Hanlon keep current on the latest trends in the construction industry and apply that knowledge in the classroom and on the job site.
First year students get to build a home from the ground up. Areas of instruction include forming and concrete placement, framing, roofing, drywall, trim work, and cabinetmaking. Students are encouraged to stay a second year and pursue an associate’s degree, which will give them knowledge and skills in the area of commercial construction including project management, concrete formwork, metal framing, and building finishes used in commercial building.
For more information on the fund, please contact Jodi Heermann, FHTC Executive Director of Advancement, at 343-4600.
jasper007 (anonymous) says...
FHTC has ONE good program, and it AIN'T the automotive program. Recently I have had the opportunity to talk with "victim"s (public) about the nightmare's that have occurred to their vehicles at the school. I've also talked to former students of the automotive program. Their comments? WHAT A JOKE! Even some of the mechanic shops in town won't hire the graduates due to lack of skills. My personal dealings with the FHTC have been very unnerving. The community needs to know what a horrible job the school is doing in their automotive instruction. The INSTRUCTOR will lie to your face (personal experience), the ADMINISTRATION will take your money and laugh. Are the students or the parents having to pay for this ridiculous education? Now, maybe some of the students are getting a decent education, but I doubt it!!!!
July 20, 2007 at 9:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
justamom (anonymous) says...
FHTC takes great pride in the education it provides to it's students. "One" bad apple does not constitute the learning of an entire college. Did you receive your education and training at FHTC? If so was it in the automotive program? If not I would suggest you gain some better insight.
July 20, 2007 at 10:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jasper007 (anonymous) says...
I did not attend FHTC. I took a vehicle there at the suggestion of another person and it was basically "destroyed". I would like to point out that I am sure there are some students that are greatly benefited by the program. I am sure they enjoy attending the school. I have nothing bad to say about the student body. My experience was not a good one and FHTC chose not to "right" the "wrong". I am just cautioning the "public" to be aware there are other places their vehicles should be taken for repairs. I know there have been good experiences with people allowing FHTC to work on their vehicles, but I also know of "SEVERAL" that have had trouble like myself and the community should be aware of it.
July 21, 2007 at 8:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )