MARCH 2013 Newsletter - PAC Alumni & Friends

Pacfest, our official Fiesta event, will be held on April 25th. Mark this family-friendly fun day on your calendars.

If interested in volunteering or sponsoring, please contact Carmen Velasquez at cvelasquez@alamo.edu.

Lets have fun Palominos!

March Activities for 2013

Alumni & Friends LinkedIn Group Launched!

Palo Alto College Alumni & Friends Association has launched our new LinkedIn group. Be sure to join our group for real-time job postings, alumni announcements, campus news, and volunteer opportunities. Membership is free and we welcome all PAC alumni. Be sure to include Palo Alto College in your educational history too!

All PAC Alumni & Friends who join our LinkedIn group will receive a free vehicle decal featuring our new logo. Stop by the Alumni Office (Student Center, 101) to pick one up and make your friends and co-workers jealous!

Special Events in San Antonio

February 23 through September 2

Institute of Texan Cultures

Monday - Saturday

9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Sunday

Noon - 5 p.m.

Alumni Volunteer Opportunities

Calling All Alumni

We are seeking volunteers for our upcoming campus-wide events.

If you would like to volunteer, contact Jane Velasquez at jvelasquez13@alamo.edu or 210-486-3302.

Network with college staff and get experience working with the college.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is seeking volunteers for the current tax season. They offer free training and will give you the experience necessary to help your community. Check out out the benefits below :

*Free Training and IRS Certification

*Promote Tax Understanding and Awareness

*Gain Marketable Skill and Expand Your Resume

*Give Back to Your Community

What is the VITA Program?

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) offers FREE TAX HELP for individuals and families who earn up to $55.000 annually.

For more information, visit the VITA website or call Cristina Alaniz at

210-222-2975 for more information.

Hours of operation for the VITA site at

Palo Alto College:

January 28th - April 15th

Monday and Wednesday

1-8 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday

10 a.m - 5 p.m.

Saturday

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Located: Concho Hall Room 102

Careers & Money

Need Job Searching Assistance?

Let Career Services help you.

Did you know that 80% of Fortune 100 companies recruit or screen their applicants on LinkedIn.com? Are you ready for the ever-changing, ultra-competitive job market?

Do you have a professional online presence? Job Tips Is your resume up to date? Do you know how to write a cover letter? Could you improve your interview skills?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, come visit our Career Services staff inside the Center for Academic Transitions in the Student Center, 101. Current Students & Former Students Welcome!

Five Cities Where Salaries are on the Rise

By Brooke Howell, Monster Contributing Writer

It's not just what you do that determines how much money you make; it also depends in the city in which you do it in.

Employment data provided by www.payscales.com ranked the following 5 cities with the largest increase in wages from the fourth quarter of 2011 to the fourth quarter of 2012.

Houston, up 4.8%. Texas' largest city is big in the energy industry -- and not just in the traditional areas of oil and gas. It's also seeing gains in newer areas, such as wind and solar. Health care and aerospace are other major industries in town. Houston has an interconnected bikeway network over 300 miles long spanning across 500 square miles, so commuters can get past gridlock while getting healthy on their way to work. In their free time, residents can enjoy a rich, multicultural arts community.
Seattle, up 4.8%. Seattle gets a lot of rain and is home to plenty of rainmakers, such as Starbucks, Nordstrom and Amazon. It has also home to a major port and serves as a gateway to trade with Asia. Seattle has been a musical center for years and is a regional center for the performing arts with an orchestra, opera and ballet. It's also home to a number of professional sports teams and has a mild climate that allows for year-round enjoyment of outdoor activities.
Boston, up 4.5%. One of the nation's oldest cities, Boston is known for health care, finance and higher education. Major universities including Boston College, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Boston boasts plenty of sports and cultural venues, as well as museums and sites dedicated to its rich history.
Riverside, Calif., up 4.5%. Education, manufacturing and retail are big in California's fourth-largest city. Riverside is considered part of the greater Los Angeles area even though it's located 60 miles outside the city along the Santa Ana River. The city is known for its historic Mission Inn designed in the Mission Revival-style and for the citrus trees that helped it grow from a small settlement into a significant city. Riverside has festivals throughout the year, including the Dickens Festival in February, the International Film Festival in April and the Festival of Lights around the holidays.
Dallas, up 4.3%. Sometimes called the "Silicon Prairie," this big Texas city does big business in technology, life sciences, defense and telecommunications. Dallas is known for its barbecue, Tex-Mex and Mexican food. The city's biggest annual event is the State Fair of Texas, which has been held at Fair Park since 1886. Dallas is also home to sports teams, museums and hundreds of parks.

Employment Opportunities

Child Care Careers (CCC) is seeking Early Childhood Education Teachers with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) for local child care centers in the San Antonio area. CCC is recruiting for Part-time, Full-time, Substitute and Permanent Positions. If interested please call Linda Leung at (210) 824-0553.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is currently recruiting for a Network Technican. The position requires an Associate's degree or equivalent experience. The position requires knowledge of personal computer and standard office equipment. The ability to diagnose and resolve common hardware/software problems, the familiarity with operating protocols for desktops and laptops, and experience working in Active Directory. Salary $31,848/annualized. Access their online applicant system - STARS @ http://www.utsajobs.com. Other job opportunities listed on website.

Family Endeavors and its Community-Based Service Department are searching for a CPM - Child Placing Manager. The position is a full-time, salaried, and includes benefits. See qualifications and requirements on website. How to apply: Download application at www.familyendeavors.org; then submit application and resume with transcripts to resumes@familyendeavors.org or fax to HR (210) 431-6472. Other job opportunities listed on website

Office Depot is seeking candidates to fill full-time and part-time positions in the following areas: Customer Service Specialists and Department Managers/Trainee Managers. If interested, please apply at www.jobs.officedepot.com.

XChem is now hiring for Account Managers, Business Development Associates, FRAC Technicians, and CDL Drivers. For more information, contact Jenny Johnson (972) 721-6712 or jenny.johnson@nch.com

WW Wood Inc. is seeking an Accounting Clerk for the Manufacturing Plant. The purpose of this position is to assist the entire accounting department in a variety of tasks and responsibilities. Essential Job Functions: Accounts Payable, Reconcile vendor detail, code invoices and enter in accounting software, Packaging inventory, Track production and forecasts for ordering deadlines and quantities, Negotiating packaging contracts, Report royalty statements quarterly, Enter production reports, and Gather HR information. Qualifications: BA/BS Accounting and Manufacturing experience a plus. Email Resume to jmccraw@woodinc.com

St. Mary's Hall is seeking a Montessori Assistant. Applicant must have an Associate Degree or higher. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation. Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@smhall.org

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