NMJC Gets "Thank You"

I would like to share my success story with the staff and students of New Mexico Jr. College.

When I returned to college at the age of 38, I knew that I needed to acquire the skills necessary to obtain a better career. I began at a smaller college in Arkansas where I started with the most basic computer classes like Information Processing and Microcomputer Applications. I soon realized that I had a passion for computers.

In August of 2002, I transferred from Arkansas to New Mexico Jr. College (NMJC), in order to pursue a degree in Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD). As I write this, I have completed my one-year certificate in CAD, with a large amount of help from Mr. Garry Wilson, who is my advisor, as well as instructor.

In March of 2003, Valor Telecom sent out an advertisement to fill the position of a Graphics Operator. Mr. Wilson strongly encouraged me to prepare a resume and apply for the position. After receiving some helpful hints from Lance Caviness and Randy Johns on preparing a resume, Mr. Wilson reviewed the final draft and e-mailed it to Valor for me. I successfully gained the job for Valor and will begin working for them during the week of finals. The pay scale is great and the benefits are also.

My sincerest thanks go out to everyone at NMJC who helped me obtain this position. I want to give a special thanks to the ladies in Financial Aid, they have been wonderful; Mr. Garry Wilson, for giving me that extra push to reach out and go for it! I would also like to thank Charley Carroll and Randy Johns, who were my bosses at the warehouse – where I obtained work as a student work-study. Everyone has been wonderful to work for and very supportive as well.

I would like to thank everyone at NMJC for helping me realize my potential, and giving me the courage to prepare that resume.

Sincerely,
Myra L. Linville