BSST Update Dec 2013 - Bay State School of Technology

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BAY STATE
SCHOOL OF
TECHNOLOGY
December 2013 Vol. 17 No. 4
Meet Scott Mofford, Admissions Representative
Scott Mofford is the newest addition to the Bay State
School of Technology team and will be working directly
with Director of Admissions Matt Carlson as an Admissions Representative.
Scott most recently worked for Onpoint Financial
Corp. for 7 years as a Customer Service/Collections
officer, assisting customers in debt resolution. Before
entering the Collections/Customer Service field, Scott
was a General Manager with Papa Gino’s Restaurants,
having had attained his A.S. in Culinary Arts at Johnson
and Wales University in 1980. Other education backgrounds are Certifications in Medical Billing and Coding at Clark University in 2003 and I.T. certifications at
A.C.C.T. in Quincy, MA; receiving his A+ and Network
+ certifications in 2000.
When asked about his personal interests Scott replied: “I’ve always been good with my hands. Being
Classes for All Programs
Forming in January
New Year is a time for starting new things, new
resolutions, new beginnings. It’s like things are fresh
and clean at the start of the year. Is there a better time to
take control of your life and get
started on your new career than
the New Year?
We don’t think so. ’Now is
the time. Getting started as soon
as possible is the way to go. If
you start your program in one
of our January day classes, we
will train you to become a
highly competent entry level
Major Appliance Repair, Domestic Refrigeration, Commercial HVACR or Electronics technician. And we can do it in less than a year. Think
about it – in a little less than one year, you can be on your
way to your new career with better job security, better
pay, and more. Doesn’t it make sense to get started now?
Call us at 888-828-3434 and ask for Admissions. We’re
holding a seat for you. Call today. ■
brought up in a construction-oriented family, it just became second nature. I love to
tinker, repair and build
things. I feel confident
that my past experience
in several fields as well
as my personal interests
will only help in my new
position as Admissions
Representative”.
One of Scott’s more
recent passions is Beekeeping. He and his wife Kari have been keeping a few
hives in their back yard for about 4 years now and are
members of the Norfolk County Bee Keepers Association. Scott and Kari also have two children. Son Ian is a
sophomore at Emerson College, and Aleah who is attending Massasoit in her Freshman year.
Welcome to the Bay State family, Scott! ■
EQUIPMENT
WANTED
We at Bay State rely on our relationships with
Major Appliance, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration companies throughout Massachusetts, who
provide us with used or surplus
equipment for our students
to learn with. We need:
• Whirlpool Direct Drive
Washing Machines
• Semi-Hermetic Compressors
• Condensing Units with
Heat Pumps
If you have equipment that you would like to
share with our students, please call Director of
Education, John Iemma, at 781-828-3434. ■
Page Two
G R A D U A T E P R O F I L E:
Brandon Lesesne,
Graduate of Bay State School of Technology’s
Major Appliance/ Basic Electricity/Domestic A/C
& Refrigeration and HVACR program
Both of Brandon’s parents
were in the Air Force, and as
result Brandon was born in England. From there he went on to
live in Australia, Africa, and all
over the United States. Brandon
attended high school in Rolla,
Missouri. Soon after graduation,
he joined the Air Force and did
4 years active duty in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Brandon always wanted to be his own boss. He started his
own successful Hydroponic Gardening store, which he sold to
a Hydroponic chain when they wanted to expand into his
territory. At the same time, he started an auto detailing business, which was also successful. He sold this business and then
started looking for another challenging business he could start
and grow.
While selling appliances, he noticed that there was an
unserved need for servicing appliances. This idea started him
thinking about starting his own appliance repair business. His
next step was to look for training to become an Appliance
Repair Technician. A thorough internet search showed that
there were two options: one school in Texas and one in
Massachusetts – Bay State School of Technology. After doing
his research Brandon liked what he saw on-line for Bay State
School of Technology and it seemed like a good fit for Brandon. A major factor was Bay State’s status as an approved
Bay State Update is a quarterly publication of Bay
State School of Technology intended to inform its
readers about current happenings both at the
School and in the field. For further information,
and for complimentary copies, contact the office.
PUBLISHER
Robert W. Mason
EDITOR
Larry Fay
BAY STATE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
225 Turnpike Street • Route 138
Canton, Massachusetts 02021
781-828-3434
www.baystatetech.org
provider for veterans’ training. After speaking with the school’s
VA certifying official, Larry Fay, he decided to come to Bay
State for his training.
Brandon was faced with the need to move to Massachusetts
for 8 months while he was in school. He rented a room in
Quincy, and was able to live off his Post 911 GI Bill benefits.
This allowed him to concentrate on his schooling. Brandon
flew home once a month to see his two kids – 5 year-old
daughter, Tessa and a 3 year-old son, Paxton.
Brandon loved his training at Bay State. “(Major Appliance
Instructor )Joe Stevens is extremely knowledgeable about ‘this
business’– in addition he had no problem tearing down a
machine for you to understand just how it works. (Domestic
Refrigeration Instructor) Ralph Harriman was extremely easygoing and was able to pull the class together as team. He’s also
highly knowledgeable, with a sense of humor. He has a way of
relating the hands-on experience to the students so they could
grasp the training. Teaching to Joe and Ralph is a lifestyle not
a Job!”
Brandon enjoyed his training at Bay State so much that
when he gets his new business going he plans on sending future
employees to the school for their training. “The hours are great.
The hands-on training is the only way to learn.” His Bay State
experience compared well with both his technical classes in
high school and his experience at University of Phoenix, where
he received his Associate’s Degree. A firm believer in education, he plans on finishing his Bachelors Degree soon.
Brandon is moving back to Rolla, Missouri to open his own
business. Joe Stevens helped him get his business started by;
telling him what he would need to set up his truck inventory,
complete tool list, helping him as he built his website, how to
handle customer service, and if he ever needs any advice or
assistance, he knows that both Joe and Ralph are just a phone
call away.
We wish Brandon long and successful career as a Service
Technician in his own Major Appliances business. ■
Visit Our New
Page
Check out our new Linked in page designed for Bay State
students, graduates, and staff. If you’re not on Linked In yet,
you should be. It’s a Social Network, similar to Facebook,
only business oriented. It’s a terrific way to share information, keep in touch with fellow students, and network with
others.
Bay State would like to thank current student Doug
Atkins for his help and inspiration in setting up this page.
To sign up with the Bay State Tech Linked In page, go to:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Bay-State-Tech5105147?home=&gid=5105147. ■
Page Three
Attention Students And Employers: Visit Our
New Easy-access
Online Jobs Board
Another valuable service that we at Bay State provide to our
students is free access to an exclusive Jobs Board. This new,
state-of-the-art utility can be used by both students/graduates
looking for work and also employers looking to hire. This is one
more way that Bay State works with students and graduates to
help them to find work in their new careers, and also with
employers to provide them with unique access to highlytrained job candidates.
Students and graduates must register on the page first by
filling out the required questions. Once your identity is confirmed by the school, we’ll send you an email with access
information so you can get up and running. Once you login,
you’ll be able to upload your resume for viewing by employers,
and also review jobs posted by both employers and the Student
Services Office.
After registration, employers will be able to access the site
and review resumes online or post any jobs that you may be
looking to fill.
These services will be available 24/7 and will prove to be a
powerful tool for both job-seekers and employers. Go to the main
school website and register today at www.baystatetech.org. As
an alternative, you may call the school directly during business
hours and speak to Linda Lord about jobs. ■
Instructors and Assistant
Instructors Wanted
Bay State is looking for a few good people to supplement its
teaching staff. If you are an industry professional in the HVAC,
Appliance Repair, or
Electronics field, or are
retired from one of
these careers, and
would be interested in
a full or part-time position, this might be the
job for you.
It’s a perfect position for a recent retiree who wants to
stay involved in the
field and who wants to
help educate our students in their new careers. If interested,
please email your resume to our John Iemma, Director of Education:
[email protected] ■
T E C H T I P:
A Winter Tip for Your
Snow-covered Dryer Vent
By John Iemma, Director of Education
One problem that results from a deep snowfall is the
possibility of accumulated snow blocking the dryer vent,
which can lead to your dryer not operating properly.
Signs of a problem include the appliance taking too long to dry your clothes.
Avoid venting any dryer into the
room. A gas dryer could cause a
dangerous carbon monoxide
problem, in addition to filling
the air with dryer lint. Messy! ■
A GREAT QUOTATION
Don’t worry about avoiding temptation.
As you grow older, it will avoid you.
- Winston Churchill
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
ON BAY STATE
SCHOOL OF
TECHNOLOGY
225 Turnpike Street (Rte. 138)
Canton, MA 02021
Address Service Requested
Use the bar code scanner on your smart phone
to scan the code below.
You will be directed right
to the BSST home
page.
Where Are Our Grads Now?
GRADUATE
EMPLOYED AT
Louis Crivellaro
Mariner’s Hill Beacon Properties –
Maintenance Technician
Michael Perkins
FR Mahony – Service Technician
Robert Limose
Dorinvil Appliance Repair –
Service Technician
Christopher Young Fuller Village – Maintenance Technician
James Starr
Legal Seafood –
Maintenance Technician
Astrit Gorezi
Leggos Restaurant –
Maintenance Technician
Robert McElhinney ICEE - Service Technician
Chris King
Rocheleau Tool & Die –
Maintenance Technician
Thomas Hally
Harold Brother Mechanical –
HVAC Project Manager
Samuel DaSilveira Clarke Distributors– Service Technician
John Cotreau
Northeastern Petroleum & Supply –
Service Technician
Donald Raymond Emerson Village – Maintenance Technician
Joshua Deacon
Jarvis Appliance – Service Technician
Tony Mensah
Rhode Island Housing –
Maintenance Technician
Brian Trant
Kitchen Appliance Mart –
Service Technician
Joao Cunha
CF Innovations – Service Technician
William Callahan Catania Hospitality –
Maintenance Technician
Erik Metcalf
Marine Supply & Lumber –
Service Technician
Congratulations to all!
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Bay State Tech holds regular
classes and does testing for those
who need EPA certification in order to handle refrigerants. In addition to classes and tests administered at the school, we can also
come right to your workplace and
perform the seminars and testing
there.
Upcoming Class Schedule
CURRENTLY ENROLLING FOR:
FULL-TIME DAYS
STARTING DATE:
Major Appliances/Basic Electricity January 8, 2014
Domestic Refrigeration &
Air Conditioning
January 8, 2014
Commercial Refrigeration &
Air Conditioning
January 8, 2014
Electronics Technician
January 8, 2014
Full-time day classes are scheduled
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
PART-TIME EVENINGS
STARTING DATE:
Major Appliances/Basic Electricity January 27, 2014
Domestic Refrigeration &
Air Conditioning
January 27, 2014
Commercial Refrigeration &
Air Conditioning
January 27, 2014
Electronics Technician
January 27, 2014
Part-time evening classes are scheduled Monday, Tuesday,
and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 10:30 PM.
For more information on classes and start dates, contact the
Admissions Office at 888-828-3434, toll free. ■
Upcoming Seminars and Tests:
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Wednesday, February 11, 2014
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
If you are interested in receiving more information on
classes and testing, please contact Linda Lord at 888828-3434.
www.baystatetech.org