MVCTC Students Leading the Way at The Ohio State University ATI
Englewood, Ohio – Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Veterinary Science program has a primary goal to develop high school students with the veterinary occupational knowledge, marketable skills, and professionalism essential for initial employment and for continued advancement in a career in veterinary medicine. The MVCTC Veterinary Science Program has had many alumni move on to further their careers at many colleges and to become leaders at their colleges by developing the leadership qualities necessary for a professional workplace. Two recent alumni, Shelly Wilt (Vandalia 2017) and Jordan Willsey (Eaton 2016) are continuing this strong tradition by recently being selected as Ambassadors at the Ohio State University, ATI, Wooster Campus.
The Mission Statement for the Ohio State University ATI is, “With a high value placed on lifelong learning, we provide accessible, high-quality, applied educational experiences. Our goal is to prepare individuals to be technically competent, self-reliant, and productive citizens in a global society.” With this mission statement, ATI, selects ambassadors to give tours to prospective students and call and send postcards to the prospective students to help them feel welcome and encourage them to enroll. In addition, the ambassadors call and e-mail those students who have been accepted to ATI, to provide their congratulations to them, to be a point of reference for any questions in the admissions process, and to represent the University at open houses and off campus events.
The first alumnus, Shelly Wilt is currently a first year student at The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster, studying Biochemical Sciences in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Shelly is not only a student ambassador but is currently serving as the Pre-Vet Club Vice President. Shelly states, “MVCTC helped me get to college by showing me that there were educational options out there and they helped me work to apply and get admitted to those universities. Dr. Nealeigh told us about ATI and at first, as someone with an interest in wildlife and exotics, I was not interested in a school mainly centered around livestock. However, I soon learned that not only was livestock included in my major, but ATI was much cheaper, and would be an easier transition to Columbus, as I’m from a very tiny town.” Shelly’s career goals are after completing her first year at ATI, she will be transitioning to the Columbus campus to continue studying Biochemical Sciences and Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She plans to apply to multiple colleges for graduate school to get her doctorate and hopefully specialize in wildlife and exotics. Shelly’s advice to current MVCTC students is “MVCTC wants to see its students really succeed, and so you have to realize this means more work on your end as well. You have to study to prove you have what it takes in your field, and make yourself known. Also, never lose touch with people at MVCTC; they are the people you can put on resumes and college applications in the future, who know how you perform in your chosen field. Lastly, have fun! These last two years will be some of the best memories you’ll have, and while the educational part of it may be tough, labs are the greatest way to make a second family.”
The second alumnus, Jordan Willsey is currently a second year student at the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster, previously studying Animal Science and now preparing to switch to Radiology/Radiologist Technician. Jordan states, “MVCTC was a great school that really helped me explore a future career that I truly enjoyed, even though I am not pursuing an Agricultural Degree any longer the Veterinary Science program helped me to develop skills that I was not going to get at my traditional home school. I was taught related skills that I can now use to help me in my new degree such as anatomy, laboratory skills, reading radiographs, which is really going to help me with my new degree. Also, the MVCTC atmosphere in general prepared me for the college because it prepared me for the independence of college. At MVCTC they are not only preparing you to work and future skills but also on how be to self – sufficient. Any skill that I learned at MVCTC prepared me for college and also prepared me for whatever I decided to do. I am glad that I decided to attend MVCTC and I will always be grateful for the skills that I learned and the memories I made.” Jordan’s future career goals are to transfer to the Ohio State Main Campus in Columbus.
For more information about MVCTC, please visit www.mvctc.com.
What started almost 50 years ago as the Montgomery County JVS has transformed into the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC). While the name has changed, the mission remains the same. We are dedicated to providing training for in-demand jobs and college-readiness skills for high school and adult students across Darke, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Warren Counties.
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Photo 1 – MVCTC Veterinary Science alumnus, Shelly Wilt (Vandalia 2017) was selected as an Ambassador at the Ohio State University, ATI, Wooster Campus.
Photo 2 - MVCTC Veterinary Science alumnus, Jordan Willsey (Eaton 2016) was selected as an Ambassador at the Ohio State University, ATI, Wooster Campus.
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