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General Policies & Information Veteran students who fail to comply with either SAP Warning/Failure requirements or attendance/conduct probationary conditions will be terminated. To remain eligible for veterans' benefits, veterans and eligible persons must complete their program of study in the originally contracted length of time; therefore, the maximum timeframe policy does not apply. Veterans and eligible persons who have not met the minimum SAP standards or the conditions of attendance/conduct probation by the end of the review period will be reported promptly to the VA, and their benefits will be interrupted. The student's academic progress is evaluated at the end of each module/course. The institution, at its discretion, may make reasonable changes in program content, materials and equipment as it deems necessary in the interest of improving students' educational experience. ATA reserves the right to make changes in organizational structure, policy and procedures as circumstances dictate. When class size and curriculum permit, classes may be combined to provide meaningful instruction and training and contribute to the level of interaction among students. When federal, state, accreditation, or professional policy or standard changes occur, the institution is required to make appropriate changes and will attempt to minimize the effects of any change on current students. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE Placement assistance is available at no additional charge to all students who successfully complete the requirements for graduation in their respective program but may be denied to a student/graduate who is uncooperative with ATA staff. ATA does not guarantee placement. We frequently have career days in which employers come in and interview our students. Our extensive employer base allows for many different employment opportunities and geographical locations. Graduates provide an email address so they may receive important communication such as follow-up requests, employment lead opportunities, and continued interaction with the school. While the securing of positions cannot be guaranteed, every avenue is pursued to assist students in obtaining desirable employment. ATA will do everything possible to provide students with the best and most up-to-date job placement opportunities. Although locating a job close to the student's home is desirable, sometimes the best jobs are located within a reasonable distance from the student's home. The Career Services department will instruct and guide students/graduates with career planning, interviewing techniques, resumes preparation, completing job applications, professional job counseling, professional attire workshops, interview follow-up, networking, and time management. To assist staff in their career placement, students must adhere to the following guidelines: ➢ First impressions are vital. Being neatly dressed and having a clean appearance greatly enhance your chances of making a good impression. Smoking or chewing gum is not acceptable during job interviews; and excessive jewelry or body piercing may be cause for distraction during an interview. ➢ Being punctual for your interviews is crucial. In addition, you must advise your placement coordinator promptly of any cancellation or rescheduling of your interview(s), as s/he must be regularly informed of the status and results of your interviews — past, present, or future. ➢ The chance of placing a student is tremendously improved if the student also aggressively seeks employment opportunities and informs the Career Services department of his/her contacts and activities. ➢ The Career Services department never warrants, guarantees, or promises a particular level of compensation. Compensation depends solely on discretion of employers and their assessment of the graduate's ability to meet the requirements for hire. ➢ It is essential that the student be able to sell his/her abilities during an interview, along with program knowledge. OUR PLACEMENT SERVICES ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO ATA GRADUATESI PLACEMENT DOES NOT STOP WITH THE GRADUATE'S FIRST EMPLOYMENT SITE. WE ENCOURAGE OUR GRADUA TES TO RETURN FOR JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE AT ANYTIME. a American Trade Academy School Catalog Page 14