WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT Spring?

By Markell Tompkins

“Not having to worry about school (over spring break), being able to work on what you want and getting the hours you want.”

“I like the weather the most, the fresh air.”

“I really like the weather getting a more passable temperature, not too hot, not too cold. I have a bit of an issue with allergies. Fall ends up being the better time for me. It also looks nice (in the spring). That’s a plus.”

“The warmer weather, first of all. I’m getting out of school not having to worry about cold weather, and being able to go outside and spend time in nature. Animals are coming out, butterflies, rabbits, things like that.”

“One of the things I like is trees blooming and stuff. … Another is, just generally a lot more people seem upbeat and happy.”

“I like the weather. It’s not too hot, not too cold. It’s nice and bright, perfect weather. Watching all the plants bloom and the trees start to flower, and then you see the buds coming out of the ground. It’s beautiful.”

Clothing

from page 1 get the wrinkles out, and make sure all the clothing donated is in good shape,” said Jacqueline Meaders Booth, director of STLCC Career Development and Success. “And then we put them on the racks or fold them neatly.”

This includes matching suit jacket and pants or skirts, blazers, slacks, blouses or shell tops, button-down shirts, ties and bowties, dress shoes, dress belts, socks and panty hose

On March 21, students were invited to shop for clothing items at a pop-up-style boutique in the Highlander Lounge on the Forest Park campus.

“We feel that it’s important that we help students plan for unplanned expenses, such as professional attire,” Booth said. “This is an opportunity to give them professional clothing to help them move in a direction seeking job opportunities, interviews, job shadowing and internships.”

Students who missed the pop-up-style boutique can still look at professional clothing in time for the next STLCC career fair March 29 on the Meramec campus.

Such career fairs also are held on other campuses. They give students an opportunity to interview, ask questions and make first impressions on representatives of companies and organizations looking to hire.

“We want to make sure (students) feel comfortable when they get these opportunities and want them to present the best of

Women

“This field is very male-dominated. It’s generally a fast-paced environment, but everyone is team-oriented.

“If you can’t physically do something, you need to be willing to ask for help. Overall, the automotive community is like a family.”

Most students are male

Five percent of automotive technology students in Missouri are women, according a MoSCORES report by the state of Missouri. At Forest Park, it’s 7%.

STLCC offers both a certificate of proficiency and an associate in applied science.

At the end of coursework, students must pass an Automotive Service Excellence exam to prepare for employment in the automotive service and repair industry.

from page 1 male students, she said. “Oh, they all love me. They love me.”

Visitor likes seeing women

On a recent weekday, Denise Depelheuer stopped by the Forest Park garage to get her oil changed by her son, Nathan Depelheuer, a student in automotive technology.

Denise Depelheuer, 67, is a retiree who worked in administration and labor relations for the United Auto Workers, the largest automotive union in the country.

Denise Depelheuer was happy to see women in the Forest Park garage.

themselves,” Booth said. “We figured one way that we can help our students with that is by providing this professional-clothing experience.”

To reach Pinkins, call 314-644-9027. To make an appointment with Basic Needs Support Specialist Everado Avila Jr., write to eavilajr@stlcc.edu.