arents of a high school student, or soon to be in the near future; listen up. One of the well kept secrets in all of Utah Countyhigh schools, are the MATC programs. Mountainland Applied Technology College (MATC) in partnership with the three school districts in Utah County providesCareer and Technical Education (CTE) to junior and seniors. MATC is part of Utah College of Applied Technology (UCAT),

which is one of the ten higher educational institutions.The mission of the Utah College of Applied Technology (UCAT) is to provide, through its regional campuses, market-driven career andtechnical education to both secondary and adult students, which meets the demand by Utah employers for technically skilled workers.

UCAT prepares students to enter, re-enter, upgrade, or advance in the workplace, which contributes to economic development,and improves the quality of life for Utah citizens.

High school students enroll into the program through their high school counselor. Each student travels to their local MATC cam-pus, (Spanish Fork, Orem, American Fork) where they will receive instruction for their program. Most of the training is hands-on, allow-ing students to learn and gain an important skill which helps them to land high paying job. The best part of the MATC program is that

tuition is free, yes free to high school students. There are however, feeswhich are required to be paid, but they are very affordable. All of tuition costsare covered by the state. Some of the programs has concurrent enrollmentto UVSC, while others are high school electives.

Some of the MATC programs carry a state-license, while others pro-grams are certificates. Students can obtain certificates/licenses in DentalAssistant, Medical Assistant, Information Technology, Cosmetology, CulinaryArts, Certified Nurse Assistant, EMT and much more.

In today's job market, technical skills are critical to both new and expe-rienced workers. MATC competency-based training is an important factor forcompetitive jobs. Worker retraining and skills upgrade are part of everystrategic business plan today. For more information on these MATC programcontact MATC Students at 801-863-6282 or www.mlatc.edu

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If you’re still HUNTING for just the right places to and EAT some more, here are just a few great

Many call Ruby River the best steak intown. They're famous for their ribeye.If its BBQ ribs you like, you will lovethem here! Ruby River offers the top

notch service you expect in a warm, logcabin atmosphere.

Tucanos Brazilian

Grill - where the

Brazilian tradition of

grilled meats and

European flavors come

together to create a

fantastic culture

phenomenon. Only the

finest meats and

vegetables are cooked on

skewers over an open

flame, and then

delivered tabeside so you

can experience the only

true and authentic

Brazilian Churrascaria.

Spend 30 minutes chasng eachother around in the dark along witha dozen of your friends, shootinglaser lights, working up a sweatwhile trying to get the highest

score. Sound fun? Laser Assaultis the place to make it happen.

Follow it up with a Big Daddy Bugerand a shake from Steak and

Everything Fresh Grill & Delion West Center in Provo.

Grab your date and go to theQuarry where strength, trust and

flexability all come into play. Whata great way to get to know your

date! Then head to Burgers Supremewhere you you have around 40burgers & fries to choose from.

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Do you like baseball or basketball? Take in agame right here at UVU. You could start your date at

a basket of their world-famous Sticky Fingers or Spicy Wings.

Old world charm at Chef's Tablecombined with panoramic views of the citylying at the foot of the mountains may be

the perfect setting for a prom nightdinner. Chef's Table has won manyawards, including the prestigious

"Excellent" rating from the Zagat survey.Zagat recognized Chef's Table as the bestrestaurant in Utah Valley and in the top

10 in the state.

st the right places to EAT, to PLAYst a few great IDEAS to INSPIRE you! The Tree Room

serves seasonalmountain cuisine in aromantic candlelight

atmosphere thatilluminates RobertRedford's private

collection of NativeAmerican art. In

2009 the tree Roomwon "Best of State" infine dining Americanclassic category. It

also boasts the prestigious AAA

Four-Diamond award.

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omlunch here! Have your prom

dinner he re!

Give the Nordic Center atry at Sundance where

snowshoeing & cross countryskiing provide an afternoon offun. When you get out of thecanyon, stop by the SmokeHouse Pizza & BBQ and

try a BBQ chicken pizza.

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Do you like baseball or basketball? Take in a Flash game or Owlzgame right here at UVU. You could start your date at Wingers with

a basket of their world-famous Sticky Fingers or Spicy Wings.

Utah Valley UniversityHonors Program

The Honors Program at Utah Valley University is now acceptingapplications. Open to highly motivated students pursuing anycourse of study, the Honors Program provides opportunities tostudents wishing to realize academic, pro-fessional, and human

p o t e n t i a l .Honors placess p e c i a lemphasis onundergradu-ate researchfor the sakeof prepara-

t ion

for graduatestudies.

T h eH o n o r sP r o g r a mo f f e r ssmall courseswith outstanding faculty andfeatures innovativeclassroomapproach-es, experi-ential learn-ing, culturalevents, serv-ice activities,

i n t e r n -

s h i p s ,a n du n i q u es o c i a lg a t h e r -i n g s .There arealso schol-a r s h i poppor tun i -ties forHonors stu-

dents including a uni-versity-sponsored housing award.

Come to UVU and be a part of an enriching and vibrant aca-demic community. Apply to the UVU Honors Program!

For application information and program details, please visitwww.uvu.edu/honors or contact Honors Faculty Director, MichaelShaw, Ph.D. (801) 673-4382 or e-mail michael.shaw@uvu.edu

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ore than 13,000 more students areattending college in Utah than were oneyear ago. Although that number is stag-gering, it is not surprising to college

admissions officers throughout the state."Sometimes it takes a dramatic change or

occurrence to get people to do what they knew wasright all along," said Ammon Arave, an admissionsadvisor at a Utah college. "College has always beenthe best choice for most high school graduates, butnow people are really seeing that."

In a recent study by California StateUniversity, the average bachelor's degree holderearns almost $1 million more throughout their life-time than a high school graduate. But a bachelor'sdegree is not the only way to go. Those who earn anassociate or technical degree can expect to earnabout $600,000 more.

"People with a higher education end upmore successful in many aspects," said RachelLund, a college admissions professional. "The dif-ference can be very extreme."

Within the state of Utah, higher educationoptions range from open admission institutions,which welcome anyone, to highly selective univer-sities. Most colleges require graduation from highschool and that prospective students take a place-ment test, such as the ACT or SAT.

Students who take a rigorous high schoolcurriculum often find themselves better preparedfor success in college. It also opens up scholarshipand involvement opportunities.

For more information on curriculum andcourse selection, visit www.utahfutures.org.

The Importance of Higher Education:Putting a Value on a College Degree

By Greg Dart, Director of Admission, Snow College

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he swirling blue mural that covers Sammy's Caféin Provo might be the thing thatdraws customers into thiship eatery, but it's

the one-of-a-k i n d

pie shakesthat keep them coming

back for more. Yes, they blendan entire piece of pie into each shake and

after one bite you will be glad they did."Customers have started calling the pie shakes

'Heaven in a cup," says owner, Sam Schultz. "Our mottois that everything is made with love, and we live up tothat."

Sam grew up in Orange County, California andwanted to bring that same West Coast vibe to Provo. Hedid just that when he opened the café in 2008.

The café's distinctive décor was created by localartist Colt Bowden and his artistic touch is displayed inevery detail; right down to the frame worthy menus.

While they do make amazing burgers with freshguacamole and pico de gallo, Sammy's is not just anoth-er burger joint. They are also known for their scrump-tious variety of sandwiches, delicious sweet potato friesand inventive desserts. They have recently added"Cupcake Shakes" to their repertoire.

Sammy's offers free delivery service in Provo andOrem.

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Sammy’s Café