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Join us for a campus Open House, Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 10am - 2pm. Visit the Canton campus, tour the Aircraft/Equipment Hangars and bring family and friends. See you there! Read more...
Campus event to feature Aircraft and Jet Engines, 1.5MW Wind Turbine Nacelle, and Dispatch Control Center Simulator Room
CANTON,MI--Planning a new career in 2012? Consider training to take advantage of opportunities in aviation, energy and logistics. Get information at a free Open House, hosted by Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology Campus Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the technical training campus at 2955 S. Haggerty Rd. in Canton, Michigan.
The technical training school extends this open invitation to explore the campus and the technical careers they offer training for. Equipment demonstrations will include aircraft and jet engines, a $25 Million Wind Turbine Nacelle, and an Aircraft Dispatch Control Center Training Simulator.
For all ages, this is an opportunity to get up close to the large scale components of jet aircraft and a commercial wind turbine. The control center simulation allows students and visitors to experience the real life procedures prior to jet takeoff.
Attendees will tour the campus facilities, meet instructors and industry experts, learn about technical career opportunities, and get facts about entry requirements, training and education.
Advisors will be on hand to provide information about financial aid and scholarships for those who qualify, along with other services available to MIAT students and graduates.
This free informational event is open to the public.
To learn more about the open house or schedule an appointment with an admissions representative call 800-447-1310.
Career Programs Meet State Requirements For Accreditation
INDIANAPOLIS, IN--Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology
(MIAT) has been approved to conduct business in Indiana by the State's Commission on Proprietary Education (COPE), an agency charged with regulating privately owned postsecondary vocational schools.
The Commission's goal is to maintain the educational quality and vocational effectiveness of private career schools. Through COPE's accreditation process, regulated institutions are encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to the highest standards of educational conduct.
MIAT NAMED TO G.I. JOBS LIST OF MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOLS FOR THIRD YEAR IN ROW CANTON, MI-MIAT, Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology, is included on the G.I. Jobs Magazine 2012 List of Military Friendly Schools, their third consecutive year for this distinction.
The list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools which are doing the most to embrace America's military service members and veterans as students.
Schools on the list range from state universities and private colleges to community colleges and trade schools. The common bond is their shared priority of recruiting students with military experience.
According to Charles Hawes, MIAT President, the school's training programs include skills and certificates that employers prefer for certain technical positions.
"Hiring Armed Forces Veterans is a priority for many of the employers who recruit through our career services department," stated Hawes.
"Students with military background who complete our certificate programs are considered preferred hires in our core technology industries which are aviation, power and transportation," Hawes added.
According to Hawes, the MIAT campus environment accommodates students from many different backgrounds and age groups, including veterans.
MIAT students can complete courses and apply to the work force in as little as 8 to 20 months, depending on their program choice.
Program graduates who choose to continue their education can apply their MIAT course credits toward an associate's or bachelor's degree at certain colleges and universities.
MIAT, with campus locations in Canton, Michigan and Houston, Texas is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
The Michigan campus offers specialized technology training for aviation technology, power technology, and global logistics/dispatch careers, while the Texas campus currently offers power technology and global logistics/dispatch training only.
To learn more about programs and enrollment at MIAT, military personnel and veterans may experience an online, virtual presentation from any global location. Contact 800.447.1310 for details.
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MIAT students will now experience, full scale, the technology inside a massive wind turbine as they step into their newest super-sized classroom. The school's Power Technology Program will add the complete inner workings of a commercial scale wind turbine to the array of wind turbine parts and other energy industry equipment for hands-on demonstrations in their lab area.
The school acquired two wind turbine nacelles, one for its Canton, MI campus and another for its Houston, TX campus. The nacelles will be converted for training purposes with direction from Program Advisory Committee members who represent multiple global renewable energy manufacturers.
The nacelles are GE 2010 Model 1.5XLE units. As the central components for one of the world's most widely used 1.5 MW wind turbines in its class, there are over 3,300 in operation worldwide.
According to Charles Hawes, President of MIAT, the new equipment adds much to the hands-on portion of the training as students prepare to work on complex equipment currently found in the energy field.
"Our lab area sets us apart from other programs in the country for the renewable energy industry," stated Hawes.
When considering the acquisition, MIAT sought the technical advice of a manager at a large scale manufacturer who was familiar with the two nacelles. He strongly recommended the school capitalize on the opportunity.
"He told us that the level of technical experience with these GE 1.5 XLE models would boost recognition for our graduates in the wind energy industry on a national scale." added Hawes.
The school made arrangements to transport the nacelles, 118,000 lbs.
each, to both campuses and contracted with local firms to construct the permanent pedestals for both units. The equipment is scheduled for delivery mid-August, 2011.
While the more visible components of a commercial wind turbine may be the blades and tower, the nacelles and their internal components (e.g. gearbox, controls and generator) are a significant addition to the school's training curriculum.
"Climb training is only part of what you need to know to perform maintenance on a commercial wind turbine. Employers who hire our graduates want them to know what to do once they get up there, and the best way to teach that is in a real nacelle. We''ll be very fortunate to house these units on campus", said Hawes.
Little Caesar Enterprises has donated a Gulfstream jet for use by aviation technology training institutions, including Michigan institute of Aviation and Technology. The aircraft is a corporate jet with a luxury interior, known for speed and long range. This is a good overall model for maintenance training, and students will be fortunate to gain experience on it. The students in the MIAT Aviation Technology program will be training on this plane as part of their lab experience while earning their FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate. On behalf of our students, educators and staff, MIAT would like to extend sincere thanks to Little Caesar Enterprises for their continued support of education in Michigan.
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CANTON, MI--Aviation enthusiasts and those who are looking into career training can learn first-hand about the broad range of opportunities in aviation technology during an appearance by members of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Precision Flying Team on Friday, July 22, at the Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology (MIAT) from 9:00 to 10:00 am.
Blue Angels Team members including a pilot, maintenance technicians and support staff will tour MIAT and conduct a presentation in the MIAT hangar.
According to Charles Hawes, President of MIAT, the visit provides an up-close, personalized experience for those who attend.
"Students and visitors can meet the team members, hear stories about their individual backgrounds and careers, and participate in a question and answer session," stated Hawes.
This is the third year the Blue Angels have visited the school. The presentation is free and open to the public.
The Navy Flying Team will star in the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show at Willow Run Airport on Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24. They have won worldwide acclaim for their daring precision flight skills and demonstrations.
Call MIAT at 800-447-1310 for more information. The campus is located at 2955 Haggerty Road, just north of Michigan Avenue off I-275 exit 22 in Canton.
MIAT offers intensive technology training programs for aviation, power, and global logistics/dispatch with campuses in Canton, Michigan and Houston, Texas.
http://www.blueangels.navy.mil
The Canton Campus has regained power. All classes will resume as regularly scheduled.
CANTON, MI - The Imagine America Foundation is pleased to announce that Jeff Sedgwick of Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology is among 10 recipients to receive the Foundation's 2011 LDRSHIP Award.
The Imagine American Foundation presents the LDRSHIP award annually to students who are active duty, reservist, or honorably discharged from the military and who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average while in school. Students must also post an attendance record of 95 percent or better. The cash grant, given in the amount of up to $2,500, will help Sedgwick as he completes his current education.
Sedgwick, a United States Army veteran enrolled in the Institute's Diesel and Truck Technology program, was selected for his impressive military record and excellent grades.
"The contributions that students like Jeff make in serving our country and the commitments they've made in the classroom are astounding," said Robert L. Martin, president of the Imagine America Foundation. "It's our honor to recognize him."
Sedgwick, who has achieved a 3.9 GPA, received a variety of awards and medals during his military career, including an Afghanistan Campaign Medal and a Navy Unit Commendation.
Since 2004, the Foundation, the largest scholarship provider to career college institutions, has annually honored military personnel with LDRSHIP Awards. More than $325,000 has been awarded to exceptional military students attending career colleges nationwide.
2011 LDRSHIP Award recipients were recognized through a video presentation on June 8, 2011 at the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities Annual Convention & Exposition at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas featuring Gen. Colin Powell. To view the presentation, visit http://www.imagine-america.org/ldrship.
For more information about the LDRSHIP Award or other Foundation scholarship and award programs contact, Robert L. Martin, President of the Imagine America Foundation, at (202) 336-6758, or visit www.imagine-america.org.
About the Imagine America Foundation
The Imagine America Foundation (IAF), established in 1982, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing scholarships for education, research and training support for the career college sector. Since its inception, the Foundation has provided over $50 million in scholarship and award support for graduating high school seniors, adult learners and U.S. military personnel attending career colleges nationwide through its award-winning Imagine America® programs. The Foundation also publishes vital research publications for the higher education sector, honors achievement in career education and offers faculty development training. For more information about the Imagine America Foundation's programs, please visit www.imagine-america.org.
Jeff Sedgwick, from Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology, has been chosen as one of ten recipients of the 2011 Imagine America LDRSHIP Award. Jeff was chosen because of his impressive military record and excellent grades.
The Imagine America Foundation gives this award annually to recognize those who have served our country and are now pursuing an education at a career college. The LDRSHIP Award is a cash grant worth up to $2,500 to be applied to the recipient's tuition balance. Applicants are active duty, reservist or honorably discharged military personnel who are currently enrolled in their course of study, have a cumulative 3.5 or higher GPA and have a 95 percent or higher attendance record.
The 2011 LDRSHIP Award will be showcased in a video presentation at the 2011 APSCU Annual Convention & Expo in Grapevine, TX. After the convention the video will be available on the Imagine America Foundation website.
Now offering the Power Technology Program at our new Houston campus!
CANTON, MI-MIAT, Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology, is included on the G.I. Jobs Magazine 2011 List of Military Friendly Schools, their second consecutive year for this distinction.
The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools which are doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students.
Schools on the list range from state universities and private colleges to community colleges and trade schools. The common bond is their shared priority of recruiting students with military experience.
According to Charles Hawes, MIAT President, the school's training programs and key industries are a good fit for candidates with military experience.
"Hiring Armed Forces Veterans is a priority for many of the employers who recruit through our career services department," stated Hawes. "Students with military background experience high success rates in our course programs. Their skills gained in the Service transfer well to our core technology industries which are aviation, power and transportation."
According to Hawes, the MIAT campus environment accommodates students from many different backgrounds and age groups, including veterans. MIAT students can complete courses and apply to the work force in as little as 7 to 20 months, depending on their program choice.
Program graduates who choose to continue their education can apply their MIAT course credits toward and associate's or bachelor's degree at certain colleges and universities.
MIAT, with campus locations in Canton, Michigan and Houston, Texas is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
The Michigan campus offers specialized technology training for aviation, power and transportation dispatch careers, while the Texas campus currently offers power technology training only.
To learn more about programs and enrollment at MIAT, military personnel and veterans may experience an online, virtual presentation from any global location. Contact 800.447.1310 for details.
JUNE 18, 2010--Two MIAT students were distinguished in June by the Michigan Business Aviation Association (MBAA) as scholarship recipients this year. Darrin Waddell was named the Maintenance Training Award finalist and Mike Trainer received a cash award from the Frank P. Macartney Foundation. Formal presentation of the awards will be made during the MBAA Memorial Golf Classic on Monday, July 19, 2010.
MBAA and its sponsors invite interested students attending college, university or aviation technical schools in the State of Michigan to submit applications for one or more of the annual MBAA Aviation Scholarships.
The MBAA Maintenance Training Award is a King Air BE-200 Initial Maintenance Training Course donated by CAE SimuFlite. This is a 12-day aircraft specific maintenance training course held at the CAE SimuFlite Training Facility in Dallas, Texas. MBAA will also donate a $1,000 cash stipend to the recipient of this award to help offset a portion of the cost of travel, meal and lodging expenses.
The FPM Foundation, established by employees of Aero Dynamics Incorporated in honor of their founder, awards aviation scholarships to outstanding students enrolled in aviation management, maintenance or flight curriculum at various schools throughout Michigan.
David Leach, G-IV Captain and FPMF/MBAA Scholarship Coordinator, said the interview committee was extremely impressed with the commitment to excellence Trainer and Waddell have demonstrated throughout their training at MIAT.
"A successful career in the aviation industry demands this level of unbridled dedication and we are confident these two gentlemen will be immediate assets to whatever aviation organization is wise enough to employ them," stated Leach.
According to Chuck Hawes, MIAT President, two MBAA scholarship awards in the same year for MIAT applicants underscores the quality and professionalism of current members of the school's airframe and power plant program.
"It's a hard working, dedicated group. We're proud of Darrin, Mike, and the other students who represented MIAT throughout the application process. We appreciate the opportunities MBAA provides these students through scholarship programs and other activities," stated Hawes.
"The hands-on experience is a huge factor. You can look at a book all day long, but it's not the same as getting out there and doing it. It's a completely different experience."
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