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1 SUMMER 2015. L BI& LTIAn n o u n c e Third New Tra d e P ro g ra m : 1985 2015. Elec tric a l Tec hn o lo g y L BIThen a n d No w Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: It was 1985 in Uniontown, PA and things were Laurel Business Institute (LBI) and Laurel changing. Heavy industry and manufacturing jobs Technical Institute(LTI) is pleased to had been declining for more than a decade, and many announce we will start our first class for the people weren't prepared for jobs that required new Electrical Technology program this skills, and, in many cases, a completely new mind set. September. The new program, to be offered Chris and Nancy Decker saw a need in the at a newly renovated 10,000 square foot community, and decided to do something about it.

2 Facility on the LBI campus in downtown LBI founder and CEO, Chris Decker, envisioned a Uniontown and 12,000 square foot industrial school that educated students in a uniquely different training facility on Dock Street in Sharon, way. He wanted to create an environment where PA, was initiated to address an ongoing need Students will take classes in Electrical electrical industry is vibrant, and growing. students learned in small classrooms, got hands on for electrical technicians in the region. The Studies, NEC, Residential Wiring, The increase in new construction will training and were treated with love, dignity and school developed the program in conjunction Commercial Wiring, Low Voltage Wiring, undoubtedly lead to an increase in the respect.

3 With an advisory committee comprised of Electrical Motors, Transformers, Raceway demand for electricians, as they are integral So, on November 4, 1985, in just a few rooms, LBI electrical contractors and manufacturing Systems, Hazardous Locations, Cost to all projects. According to , started by offering programs in banking, retailing, and facilities in Western Pennsylvania. Estimating, Industrial Wiring, PLC employment for electricians is expected to secretarial studies to deal with these shifts in the Programming, Electrical Distribution, and grow 20% by 2022 with a median hourly economy. The buzz and snap of IBM Selectric The 18-month, five-semester Specialized Associate Degree program will prepare Industrial Automation wage of $.

4 Typewriters was the norm, and shelves were stocked with whiteout. A few personal computers Apple graduates for entry-level positions in the Nancy Decker, LBI & LTI President, says, Fo ra d d itio n a l in fo rm a tio n o rto a pply fo r IIc's, the ones with the green screens made their electrical industry. A few of the diverse There has never been a more exciting time careers open to graduates are construction the fa ll Elec tric a l Tec hn o lo g y c la ss, visit way into classrooms. The school's first class to become an electrician. With a large graduated on August 1, 1986 and had 19 members, electricians, maintenance electricians, power number of electricians approaching the w eb site a tw w w.

5 La u u o rem a il secretarial graduates of a program sponsored by the system technicians, electrical relay retirement age, and the growth of the a d m issio n @ la u u Private Industry Council. technicians, and industrial electricians. construction industry, the What a difference 30 years can make. From those few classrooms to three buildings, one on East Penn Street and two on Beeson Boulevard. From a few programs to more than a dozen and a half that serve L BIR espira to ryThera py The Sputum Bowl is a knowledge contest that is similar to the game show Jeopardy. The prime resort. The win at the regional level advanced them to the state competition which was held on April 16, P ro g ra m W in s201 5.

6 Professions including accounting and business, early objective of the Sputum Bowl is to stimulate interest 2015 in King of Prussia, PA. Winning at the state level childhood education, cosmetology, skilled trades, in the current knowledge and practice of respiratory will allow them represent Pennsylvania at the AARC. care. The students must answer questions quickly Congress 2015 being held in Tampa, Florida, Sta te Spu tu m Bo w l healthcare, information technology, massage, and office administration. From those electronic and accurately in topics ranging from anatomy and November 7-10, 2015. typewriters and Apple IIc's to fully integrated, high- physiology to mechanical ventilation.

7 Competing at the national level is nothing new for speed networks. From a first class of 19 to more than Since the late 1970's, the Sputum Bowl has been a the LBI Respiratory Therapy students. The program 2500 graduates. From a single location in Uniontown part of every American Association for Respiratory has taken part in the competition since 2010. They to two sister schools in Sharon and Meadville, PA and Care's (AARC) national convention. The AARC's have been regional winners for four years, and this a learning site in Morgantown, WV. annual gathering is the largest respiratory care will be their third trip to nationals.

8 We're proud to have been part of the community meeting in the world. One benefit of the competition is the preparation for 30 years, and we plan to continue to foster The national contest is divided into two divisions: the team members get in advance of the tests they meaningful educational and employment practitioners and students. The student division must pass to become credentialed respiratory opportunities for area residents. Most importantly, started in 2004. therapists. we never could have made it without you graduates, The state Sputum Bowl, which is sponsored by the This year's LBI team members include Janelle students, staff, instructors, business owners, board Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care, starts at Brangard, Ben D'Amico, and Alyson Milan.

9 Members, and supporters in the community. And for the regional level. The LBI students competed that, we extend to you our biggest thanks. Happy April Butchki, Respiratory Therapy Program against Respiratory Care programs from the western Director, and Jack Albert, Respiratory Therapy 30th Anniversary to entire Laurel community! part of the state on March 5,2015 at Seven Springs Clinical Director, served as the team advisors. Triston, a recent graduate of Albert Gallatin High School, Towards the end of our previous semester, our was one of several local seniors to apply. His application Co sm eto lo g yStu d en tsW rite Essa ys cosmetology students were asked to write an essay on one L a u rel was vetted by a panel comprised of area educators and LBI staff.

10 Triston has accepted the award and has of these two topics: How would you spend the last day of your life? OR How do you plan on living your best life? Bu sin ess enrolled in LBI'S Welding & Fabrication w/Pipeline This all began with a benefit 5K run, Run for Love, that Technology Program. He was excited to be the recipient In stitu te of the tuition scholarship and offered the following was dedicated to Amy Hinton-Derr, whose life was suddenly cut short just months before she was set to marry An n o u n c es inspirational quotes: There is no secret to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from the man of her dreams.