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Fall 2010 • Volume 7 Issue 1
A publication of Jackson Community College
Cynthia S. Allen Dotty Karkheck Marilynn Fryer Lisa Drake JCC Marketing Staff
JCC Board of Trustees:
Dr. Edward A. Mathein Chairman
Samuel R. Barnes Trustee
John M. Crist Vice Chairman
Matthew R. Heins Trustee
2 Christina L. Medlar Secretary
Sheila A. Patterson Trustee
Find your future JCC offers variety of options to help you find the perfect career fit
10 Philip E. Hoffman Treasurer
Dr. Daniel J. Phelan President
Executive Officers: Dr. Daniel J. Phelan, President Tom Vainner, Vice President Administrative Services Career Choices is published twice a year. All rights reserved. No part of the material may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage retrieval system without the permission of the publisher. It is the policy of Jackson Community College that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or handicap, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity for which it is responsible for or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504 (312) 236-0456 www.ncacihe.org
With a little planning, returning to college as an adult can be easy transition
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Computer networking offers ample career opportunities
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Digital photography program coming into focus at JCC
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A great start! Transfer a great option for bachelor’s degree
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Alternative energy degree offers opportunity for green jobs
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College briefs
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Get your career rolling with truck driver training
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Army ROTC offers head start toward career as officer
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Medical field offers healthy range of career options
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JCC offering opportunities for skilled trades to earn associate degree
Jackson Community College 2111 Emmons Road Jackson, MI 49201 www.jccmi.edu
Looking for more information? E-mail us at careerchoices@jccmi.edu
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