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AMCA Presents Final Exam Day and Open House

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Cheer on apprentices as they complete their final exam projects.
Nine Central Arizona Apprentices will take their final exams this Saturday at EVIT, where apprenticeship classes and labs are held. The exams are timed and 1st, 2nd and 3rd year apprentices compete against one another for cash prizes.

DATE: Saturday, May 21, 2011
TIME: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: EVIT
(East Valley Institute of Technology)
1601 W. Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201

Schedule of Events:

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Registration and Setup
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 1st and 2nd Year Projects
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 3rd Year Projects
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Judging and Awards

All apprentices need and appreciate industry support. Come out on Saturday to cheer them on and demonstrate how much you value Workforce Development in our Industry.
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