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Hutchings to Begin Offering Tourism Pathway in 2012-2013

Beginning with the 2012-2013 academic year, Hutchings Career Center will begin offering the Travel Marketing and Lodging Management Pathway.

“Tourism is the second largest industry in Georgia. Furthermore, Bibb County reported $278 million in direct tourism spending and 3,210 jobs in 2010,” said Dr. Sharon Joyner, the District’s Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Director. “We appreciate the tremendous support for this pathway from the Macon-Bibb County Convention and Visitors Bureau as well as from business leaders representing local hotels, museums, and tourist attractions. We are excited about preparing students for continued education and careers in this field.”

To learn more about this exciting new pathway, click here.

Businesses Recognized at Work-Based Learning Employer Appreciation Reception

Employers and their student workers gathered April 26 for the second annual Bibb County Work-Based Learning district-wide Employer Appreciation Reception at Hutchings Career Center.

At the reception, more than 50 business partners were presented with plaques by the Work-Based Learning students they employed this school year. To learn more about the Work-Based Learning program and how it benefits students, click here.

Three Words: Frappuccino Happy Hour

Three Words: Frappuccino Happy Hour

ATLANTA (WXIA) -- It's back! Starbucks' wildly popular Frappuccino Happy Hour event will return this Friday, May 4.

Job Openings in Macon

Job Openings in Macon

Call the Department of Labor Career Center at (478) 751-6164 and give them the job number of the position that interests you. 

You can see more jobs available in Central Georgia on 13WMAZ's Job Market Thursday page.

  • Job Title:    Form Carpenter
    Location:    Macon GA
    Pay:          $12.00 to $15.00 per Hour
    Education:  N/A
    Job Number: GA8021763
    Job requires two (2) years experience as a form carpenter working with form building systems and standard plywood forming procedures.

 

  • Job Title:    Medical Receptionist

Location:    Macon GA
Pay:          $8.00 to $10.00 per Hour
Education:  Associate Degree
Job Number: GA8021261
Job requires an Associate’s Degree and one (1) year experience as a receptionist in an office environment. Applicant must be computer literate with experience using and directing calls from a multi-line system.

  • Job Title:    Maintenance Technician
    Location:    Macon GA
    Pay:          $9.00 per Hour
    Education:  10 Years
    Job Number: GA8019995
    Job requires five (5) years as a maintenance technician in a hotel environment and a valid driver's license.

 

900 Students to Graduate from Macon State

900 Students to Graduate from Macon State

 

Nearly 900 candidates for graduation will receive their degrees at the 2012 Macon State College commencement, scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, May 11, at the Macon Coliseum.

About 580 of those candidates will receive their bachelor's degrees, while the rest will collect associate’s degrees.

This year's graduation speaker is Dr. R. Kirby Godsey, chancellor of Mercer University. Prior to becoming chancellor, Godsey served as Mercer's president for 27 years. Under his leadership, Mercer grew to be among the largest Baptist-affiliated universities in the world.  Godsey is a frequent lecturer and consultant on leadership and higher education administration and serves on a number of civic and professional boards and committees. He was named several times as one of the 100 most influential Georgians by Georgia Trend magazine.

Job Openings in Macon

Job Openings in Macon

Call the Department of Labor Career Center at (478) 751-6164 and give them the job number of the position that interests you. 

You can see more jobs available in Central Georgia on 13WMAZ's Job Market Thursday page.

  • Job Title:    Automotive Transmission Rebuilder
    Location:    Macon GA
    Pay:          $15.00 to $33.00 per Hour
    Education:  N/A
    Job Number: GA8020201
    Job requires at least five (5) years experience as a transmission mechanic. Must have a thorough knowledge of car and light duty truck transmissions. Must have the experience necessary to diagnose automatic transmission problems, electrical and mechanical. Must have the tools to diagnose automatic transmission problems. Must have experience with transmission removal, replacement and rebuilding. Must have own tools.

    • Job Title:    LPN
      Location:    Macon GA
      Pay:          $16.00 per Hour
      Education:  Associate Degree
      Job Number: GA8019873
      Job requires an Associate’s Degree, one (1) year nursing experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse; state licensed as a LPN; and CPR certified.

Robins Federal Credit Union Honors Local Heroes

Robins Federal Credit Union Honors Local Heroes

Robins Federal Credit Union recently renewed its sponsorship of the American Red Cross of Central Georgia’s 2012 Hometown Heroes celebration.

The celebration honors exceptional public servants in the categories of Law Enforcement, Military, Fire Rescue, Emergency Response, Disaster Relief, Community Impact, Good Samaritan, Guardian Angel, International, and Paving the Way Youth.

The American Red Cross accepted nominees for each of these categories. Nominees had to reside or work in the counties the American Red Cross of Central Georgia serves – Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Crawford, Dodge, Hancock, Houston, Johnson, Jones, Jasper, Laurens, Monroe, Peach, Putnam, Taylor, Treutlen, Twiggs, Washington, and Wilcox Counties.

The winners will be announced at a breakfast to honor the heroes. The breakfast will take place at Macon State College’s Macon campus on May 4 at 8:00 a.m.