Press Release

Metropolitan Education District 760 Hillsdale Ave San Jose, CA 95136 January 22, 2008

Contact: Michelle Alaimo Communication Specialist (408) 723-6464 malaimo@metroed.net

CCOC to hold Fire Science/EMT Dedication Ceremony; Jack O' Connell to serve as Keynote speaker

Central County Occupational Center (CCOC) will hold a Fire Science/EMT High School Program Dedication Ceremony on February 13, from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. at 760 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose. State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O'Connell will serve as the keynote speaker.

A number of fire departments throughout Santa Clara County have been invited and will be involved by providing fire trucks and personnel to attend the event. At the conclusion of the ceremony, students will display their skills at four demonstration stations.

CCOC's Fire Science/EMT classes are taught by San Jose Fire Captain (station 16) Oscar Tovar and Retired Fire Inspector Phil Gonzalez and the classes are open to high school juniors and seniors from six high school districts: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District, Campbell Union High School District, East Side Union High School District, San Jose Unified School District, Milpitas Unified School District, and the Santa Clara Unified School District.

Those interested in attending the dedication ceremony should contact Michelle Alaimo or Althea Polanski at 408-723-6464 or malaimo@metroed.net

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MetroED is the largest career-oriented educational organization in Santa Clara County, comprised of high school and adult occupational, academic and community programs.

MetroED annually provides 50,000 diverse students with the skills to help them be productive, income-earning and tax-paying contributors to Silicon Valley.