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Class & Facilities Information amiffiffilaw— HISTORY AND OWNERSHIP Flywire, Inc is the parent company of The American Trade Academy, was established in 2001 as a corporate training entity and industry consultant. The American Trade Academy Incorporated, was established and structured as a for profit, Type S California corporation in June 2001. Mr. Paul Bonagura, serves as the school director. The American Trade Academy has been approved by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) through August, 2024. ATA has BPPE approvals in the fields of communication technology and installation and private security guard programs to diversify our offerings with strong employment and advancement opportunities. We have an enhanced learning environment with expanded classrooms and labs, as well as updated equipment and curriculum. This, coupled with qualified instructors, facilitates student retention and simulates an actual work environment to foster an effective learning experience. We are dedicated to our educational service contracts, most importantly achieving the completion and placement goals. We seek community and industry involvement in program development and delivery. MISSION STATEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY The mission of The American Trade Academy is, "To empower a diverse student body by teaching academic concepts and technological skills and by instilling in students the importance of effective, responsible application of their knowledge to succeed in a highly competitive, technologically changing world." The American Trade Academy' goal is to provide a proper balance between theory, diagnosis and laboratory work, as well as student services to support successful completion and placement in positions available today and tomorrow. The school certifies students in broadband technology who may be employed in many fiber optic and broadband fields, including communication technologies, commercial and residential installation, high -end audiolvisual, CCTV security and surveillance, automation service and installation, and private security guard. Following is a list of ATA's institutional goals and Guiding Principles (Belief Statements): 1. Education is essential to success. 2. All students learn, achieve, create, and succeed in different ways. 3. Students learn best when they are engaged in the learning process. 4. Respect is a necessary component of learning. 5. Diversity strengthens understanding. 6. Positive morale among students and staff is critical to the success of the school. 7. Staff and students deserve a safe and physically comfortable environment that supports positive learning experiences. 8. Students, staff, parents, and the community share the responsibility for the success of the school. The institution's educational objectives include the following: ➢ Embrace voluntary self -regulation; ➢ Ensure proper, ethical administration of its training services, operations, and financial stability; ➢ Demonstrate effectiveness of its educational training by providing essential skills to support a productive workforce. ➢ Demonstrate professionalism to the general public; ➢ Communicate effectively with industry professionals; ➢ Offer technical programs so that students can achieve their career, educational, and personal goals; ➢ Provide training using actual on-the-job situations so graduates can have the skills and competencies needed for entry-level employment; ➢ Ensure only relevant equipment and materials are used in the training of students; and ➢ Hire qualified instructors. American Trade Academy School Catalog Page 2