Black Hawk College, in partnership with the Rock Island Arsenal, is hosting a Machinist Apprentice Program Informational Workshop from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 8.

The free event will be in the Hawk’s Nest located on the second floor of Building 4 at the Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline. Anyone interested in applying for an apprenticeship is encouraged to attend.

Trained machinists are in demand in both the public and private sectors, and experienced journeypersons can earn more than $60,000 per year.

Potential applicants are invited to come and learn more about the four-year Machinist Apprentice Program and what assistance and training is available to them through Black Hawk College.

The college will offer the following services at the workshop –

• COMPASS math test – This test helps determine the math level of the candidates. Applicants are required to take a math test before being admitted to the program and COMPASS can help them determine if they will need to prepare more for the exam.


• Plato online tutoring program – Interested candidates will be able to access Plato from home or any other computer to help them prepare for the test.


• Resume assistance – Representatives from the BHC Career Services Center will help candidates prepare to apply for a job.

For more information, contact Dr. Bruce Storey at Black Hawk College at (309) 796-5129 or storeyb@bhc.edu.

The summer blood drive at the Quad-Cities Campus will be Wednesday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lower lobby of Building 1. Please take a few minutes out of your day to donate blood as the need is great and so many people benefit from just one pint of blood.

Your blood may be used to help an accident victim or someone facing a surgery or undergoing treatment for cancer. There are many needs, and this is an opportunity to help others.

To save time, you can schedule an appointment by contacting Sally Doran at (309) 796-5304 or dorans@bhc.edu. Walk-ins are always welcome.

The last date to donate elsewhere was Wednesday, May 13.

Students can get FREE help filling out their online 2009-2010 FAFSA applications at FAFSA Friday at the Quad-Cities Campus.

FAFSA Friday is the first Friday of the month in Building 1, Room 101B (below the library) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The next session will be July 10, Aug. 7 and Sept. 4.

Computers also are available from 9-11 a.m. or 2:30-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Quad-Cities Campus Financial Aid Office.

For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at (309) 796-5400 or FinAid@bhc.edu.