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Donald and Elaina,

You are absolutely correct regarding the data entry tests. 2 of my Career Services Specialists uncovered a flaw with data entry at the Tacoma campus.

They sent 2 of our best 10key and highest wpm typists on an interview for a job. The job required wpm 65 - 70 wpm, forgive me I can't remember the 10key requirements. I do remember it was high. During the interview a 10key and typing test was given.

Both students failed the 10key portion of the test miserably!!! They failed so horribly that the hiring manager thought we must be mistaken about their 10 key skills. Luckily the employer was willing to work with us on this issue. Both Career Services Specialists took the same test at the employer's place of business and took the 10key test at BCTI.

The test a BCTI scored my Career Specialist alot higher than the employer's test. The test at BCTI was SIMPLE almost to simple. It grouped like numbers on the keypad together most of the time. It appeared to me the test was designed to make students feel better about themselves versus meeting the needs of today's employers.

As far as a student's appearence to get a professional job; this was one of the prime responsibilities of Career Services and the Professional Growth instructors. Enrollment did not dictate a potential students readiness for school. In my time at BCTI Tacoma I saw a few students who enrolled looking like they lived on the streets but graduated with a good "starter" job looking professional. My team never sent a person on a job interview that didn't look professional and have professional attire. In fact those individuals that didn't make an effort to appear professional on at least 2 days of the week never received professional office job leads.

I'm not defending BCTI however I do believe some reasons why students didn't find the job or career they wanted is their own fault. HOWEVER a majority of students were NOT able to find a good paying job because the education BCTI gave did NOT meet the needs of today's employers.