MAY 17. 1995 - WCC CAMPUS VOICE 11 ml Bill Fiick talks litk an officer about tke career oppottinities i> la> eiforceieit. PlOtO; Uin lOTT Career Day attracts more than 2000 By KAREN LOTT On March 17, 1995, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. the Cooperative Education, Job Placement and Apprenticeship Department at Wayne Community College held the 12th annual Career Day in the Atrium. According to Edward Kelly, director of the department, 56 area businesses participated in the event which was open to the public. He said representa tives from the participating industries gave information to more than 2,000 students and visitors. Kelly said that employers were well pleased with the student responses and the overall event. Employer representa tion and student involvement increased from last year's event, he said. Army offers opportunity By JENNIFER L. TAPE Businesses which represented agriculture in Wayne County included: AgroEvo, J.C. Howard Farms, Murphy Family Farms, Mount Olive Pickle, Carolina Turkeys, Carroll’s Food, Inc., and Goldsboro Hog Farms, Inc. The U.S. Air Force Reserve, U.S. Navy, and the USAF Recruiter represented the Armed Forces. Representing the Criminal Justice field were Federal Prison Camp at SJAFB, Goldsboro Police Dept., NC Highway Patrol, and the Raleigh Police Dept. Representatives for the medical field included: Brian Center of Goldsboro, Cherry Hospital, Home Health and Hospice Care, Inc., O'Berry Center, and Duplin Home Care and Hospice, Inc. What can the US Army do for you? When you are trying to finance a colleg® education, the answer is“-a lot. Army Recruiter Sergeant First Class Roderick Shaw prepared the following information for WCC students. Under the New Montgomery GI Bill, a student could be eligible to receive as much as $30,000 for college. The amounts vary according to how many years served in the military and whether the service is active duty or Reserves. "RECRUITING FOR AMERICA'S ARMY" RODERICK SHAW SERGEANT FIRST CLASS STATION COMMANDER U. S. Army Goldsboro Recruiting Station According to Army literature provided by the local recruiter, to receive the maximum amount of college aid a student would be required to serve in the Army 4 years and donate $100.00 per month to the Army College Fund. In addition to money for college, Sgt. Shaw lists other benefits; free medical and dental care, 30 days of paid vacation each year, PX privileges, use of recreational facilities, and the opportunity to travel worldwide. The Army offers almost 250 Military Occupation Specialties (MOS), Shaw said. New enlistees are trained in the position that they choose and qualify for. Army Recruiters will be happy to answer any questions about benefits, opportunities and enlistment. Shaw said, "Being in the Army is a great reward because you can be proud to serve your country and stand for freedom and democracy." "Home" from page 6 The performance of Taylor and Hogan was supported by Flo Vail, community participant, as Margery; Austin Royal, a student at Wayne Country Day, as Kathleen; and Carl Brow, WCC counselor, as Alfred. "Home" was produced by the Foundation of WCC, and the actors served as the technical crew. This play, which won the New York Critics award and Best play of the year in 1971, was written by David Storey, a British playwright. wee's own Ray Brannon, a WCC sociology instructor, made his debut as a first time director. He said that he was nervous, but he had great confidence in the actors and felt they did a wonderful job. The play uses almost no plot at all in the usual sense and sparse dialogue. About 200 people saw the performances, according to Jo Ann Bruce, Executive Director of the Foundation. SKearae Slobinson, Stylist 778-4573 205 S. Berfe^etey Blvd. aoldsboro, NC 27530 2419 E. Ash Street Goldsboro. NC 27530 Office: (919) 734-2367 Home: (919) 734-2367 % Sign Design & Screen Printing ^COMPUTER GRAPHICS =^CUSTOM DESIGN SCREEN PRINTING =^CAR &TRUCK LETTERING FOR. • .TEAMS/CLUBS/ANY ORGANIZATION 810 East Ash Street (beside Bicycle World) 734-7446 Mike Wiggins Oivner %

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