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Last Updated: 8/18/2009 9:26:32 AM

YC Prescott Valley Campus Hosts La Noche Familiar

Yavapai College’s Prescott Valley Campus will host “La Noche Familiar at Yavapai College” on Fri., Aug. 21, 2009 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Learn about great opportunities at Yavapai College, how to access information on everything that YC has to offer, and even register for classes on the internet. Staff members will be available who will be able to speak to the families in Spanish and interpret the information.  
 
The Prescott Valley Campus is located at 6955 Panther Path, off Glassford Hill Rd. in Prescott Valley. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.  
 
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about Yavapai College programs, receive academic advising, register for classes, obtain financial aid information, and sign up for free computer workshop, that will include the following topics: Get to Know Your Computer, Job Applications, E-mail and Internet Access, and Basic Computer Skills.  
 
“La Noche Familiar at Yavapai College” is a way for us to open our doors to the Prescott Valley community and invite them in, let our neighbors get to know us and educate the public that we are their community college, their campus,” said Susan Howery, dean of the Prescott Valley Campus. “We’re here to help residents of this town advance their career skills, retrain for a changing workforce, and enhance their lives through education. We have a great evening planned and we hope everyone will come out and get better acquainted with their campus.”  
 
Guest speaker for the event is Jose Magallán who will discuss The Importance of Technology in Your Life Today.  
 
Magallán relocated to Prescott Valley from Southern Calif. in 2002. His strong work ethic, pride in his Hispanic roots and sense of community involvement has positioned Magallán as a leader and advocate in the area’s Hispanic community. He has worked for Wells Fargo Bank in Prescott Valley since moving to the area, using his bi-lingual skills as a way to reach out to others.  
 
Professionally, Magallán’s career sets the bar for professional adaptability, work ethic and customer service. He has worked for Sears, Roebuck and Company, Allstate Insurance Company and Medi-Net, among others.  
 
Magallán is a 25-year member of Kiwanis International, member of the JTED campaign committee and the B Bond campaign committee among other local organizations. He also has an impressive resume of community service from Calif. He is a U.S. Marine veteran and served in Vietnam.  
 
For more information about La Noche Familiar at Yavapai College, Prescott Valley Campus, please call 928.717.7911.