Hamot Professionals Share Insights With Medical Program Students

The Clinical Procedures I Class welcomed three guest speakers from Hamot Health Systems in early April The speakers were Sara Dolph, a recruiter in the human resources department; Laurie Snider, administrator of Hamot's primary care network, and Sue Tombaugh a clinical nurse educator with the primary care network. Their presentation covered the types of positions available at Hamot for medical assistants and the hiring and training process that prospective employees can expect to go through. The speakers gave the students a behind-the-scenes look at the types of individuals they are seeking and the criteria they use in screening applicants. The information they shared provided a great overview of what EBC graduates will experience once they have completed their programs of study.

Ready, SetÞ Win! Students Compete in °05 Business Olympics

Students from 20 high schools in Pennsylvania and Ohio had the chance to demonstrate their skills in business, computers, communications and more at the 14th annual Business Olympics, presented by Erie Business Center. The event, which featured 10 individual competitions, was held in early March on the EBC campus. Prizes included EBC Business Olympics scholarships, awarded to the first-place winners in each competition, as well a laptop computer, a PDA, a digital camera, an MP3 player and graduation packages. Taking part in the event were students from high schools in Erie and the surrounding region, including Cambridge Springs, Corry, Fort LeBoeuf, Harbor Creek, Saegertown, Seneca, Ridgway and Redbank Valley, as well as Ashtabula, Clarion, Crawford, Warren and Venango counties. Harbor Creek High School was the overall champion

EBC Represented At Red Cross Dinner

Several EBC students, faculty and staff members attended the Erie American Red Cross 2005 Heroes Dinner held at the Ambassador Marriott in late February. Representing EBC were students Gail Conners and LeAndra Lindsay-Walter, who each achieved perfect attendance at the school last term. Also attending the event were Dave and Debbie Remington, Amy Welker, Kelly Bender and Jim Nies.

Attorney Addresses Criminal Law in EBC Visit

Attorney Patrick Carey spoke on the topic of Criminal Law Procedure to the Legal Office Procedures Class at EBC in mid-February. Carey is an associate attorney with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman and Goggin, where he handles a wide variety of civil matters, including personal injury, property damage, liquor liability, civil rights, motor vehicle, municipal liability, professional malpractice and product liability cases.

Carey previously served as an Erie County assistant district attorney with responsibility for litigating a range of crimes, including major felony offenses. He successfully prosecuted two first-degree, one second-degree and two third-degree murder offenses. Carey's presentation was well received by EBC students, who asked a variety of thought-provoking questions. In the next Legal Office Procedures Class following the presentation, student comments ranged from, "I was impressed by his knowledge of criminal law" to "It was at a level we understood, but he didn't make us feel that he was talking down to us." One student observed that, "He was so enthusiastic; I think he misses criminal law."

Tourism Director Shares Experiences with EBC Students

John Oliver, executive director of the Erie Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, made a guest presentation to the TT250 Travel and Tour Services class at EBC in late January. Oliver told students about growing up in the Niagara Falls area and earning his degree in travel and tourism. He also described his jobs in the industry before, during and after receiving his degree.

Oliver really caught the attention of the students when he showed pictures of what looked like the Daytona 500, the East Coast shoreline, Napa Valley and a Colorado ski scene. He then pointed out in his presentation that all of the pictures had been taken in and around the Erie area at Lake Erie Speedway, Presque Isle, North East wineries and Peak n Peak. The presentation was a great way to persuade the students to see just what Erie has to offer to tourists. At the conclusion of his presentation, Oliver answered student questions covering a range of topics, including the future of local tourism, jobs, recreational activities, transportation and the daily routine of those employed at the convention and visitors bureau.