Auto Collision/Welding | Employment Orientation

This program stresses the basic jobs, operations and skills needed in the collision repair of automobiles and trucks. Students will gain a thorough knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used by auto body technicians. Emphasis is placed on mastering basic skills in the auto body and welding industry.

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Auto Servicing/Intro to Automotive Technology | Employment Orientation

This program stresses the basic jobs, operation and skills needed in the servicing, diagnosis and repair of automobiles. Students will gain a thorough knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used by auto mechanics. Basic program activities include: oil changes, brakes, tire repair, exhaust pipe bending and general vehicle service.

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Building Maintenance | Employment Orientation

Maintenance technicians repair and maintain physical structures of commercial and industrial facilities. Instruction in the program includes basic carpentry and masonry. Students also learn painting, floor cleaning and basic custodial duties.

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Cabinetmaking | Employment Orientation

Instruction in this program enables students to learn the basics of detailed finished millwork and cabinetmaking through handson activities and projects. In cabinetmaking, students learn to design, use power and hand tools and operate woodworking machines.

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Construction Trades | Employment Orientation

Students in this program learn the basic skills and knowledge needed in the areas of carpentry and home construction. It incorporates the use of hand and power tools, and the operation of common trade equipment and their accessories. Instruction includes roofing, cabinetmaking and general construction.

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Culinary Essentials | Employment Orientation

The goal of this class is to help students to better understand and attain the necessary skills to be employed in the Culinary Arts industry. This program will allow students to explore several areas of the culinary profession including baking, hot food preparation, sandwich and salad preparation. We will also explore a variety of ethnic and cultural cooking techniques and recipes. Menu development and food pricing is also an important component of this class.

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Hospitalty/Basic Food Service | Employment Orientation

This program affords the students the opportunity to service the public. Students will receive hands-on experience learning frontend and back-end operations of a restaurant. To best prepare our students for employment in this industry, they will perform a wide array of job duties including basic baking, sauteing, breakfast cooking and grilling, menu planning, hosting, bussing tables and serving patrons. An in-school restaurant will be operational, serving a limited menu. Instruction will focus on food preparation, use of equipment and sanitation. Customer service skills are also a component of this food service program.

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Intro to Culinary Arts | Employment Orientation

This course develops skills in the culinary arts and prepares students for the many occupations available in the restaurant industry. Instruction emphasizes understanding essential cooking techniques. Instruction also includes food sanitation, nutrition and use of equipment. In the school restaurant setting students prepare and execute a daily menu and learn front-end and back-end operations of the restaurant.

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Intro to Computer Hardware | Employment Orientation

Intro to Computer Hardware focuses on all the hardware and procedures needed to build and run a computer. Students in class learn all the computer parts in a hands-on lab environment. Students will build their own computer and learn how to install operating systems and software.

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Intro to Employment Orientation Programs | Employment Orientation
The vision of this program is to identify unique strengths of all students as they discover their true potential. Major program activities include improving daily functioning, nurturing personal growth and identifying those strengths needed for successful employment. The program objective is to assist students in making a smooth transition into employment orientation classes.

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Intro to Health Careers | Employment Orientation

This program is designed to provide students with work-based learning experience and training associated with occupational titles such as: home health aide and certified nurse aide. Information is offered in the areas of: dental assistant, medical assistant and first aid skills. Students have the opportunity to participate in job shadowing activities at local health care facilities to help in the transition from school to work.

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Introduction to Information Technology | Employment Orientation

This program introduces students to office skills. Students will use various programs, such as Windows, Excel, Print Shop Deluxe and Print Master Platinum. Students will also be exposed to the GIS (Geographic Information System) software. Projects using the digital camera, scanners, copiers, database management and GIS software will be incorporated. Students will develop work-readiness skills in the areas of computers, office work and data management.

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Introduction to Greenscaping | Employment Orientation

Instruction in the program includes providing cost-efficient and environmental friendly solutions for landscaping, preserving natural resources and preventing pollution and waste, exploring solutions to reducing your carbon imprint. Students in this class learn about eco-friendly and green goods and services, agri-tourism, naturescaping and other methods which allow people and nature to coexist. The program includes many handson experiences in both the science lab and in the field.

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Principles of Transportation Mechanics | 2 years / 900 hours

The curriculum will focus on mechanical knowledge designed to transition appropriate pupils to transportation-related programs after one year of study. Transition opportunities exist in Special Needs and regular auto mechanics programs, auto/diesel engine mechanics programs and the motorsports technology program. Some related activities in the curriculum will include engine diagnostics, hand tool and power tool use, engine tune-ups, shop and tool safety, wheel and bearing maintenance, charging system diagnostics and repair, basic electrical wiring, basic brake repairs and engine servicing.

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Quick Print Graphics | Employment Orientation

Students will operate a retail establishment simulating a quick print graphics services business, training them for entry-level employment in local printing/graphic businesses. The course will focus on basic business operations, customer service skills, marketing and advertising. Operational activities will include: store operations, using duplicating equipment, screen printing, computers, participation in vocational student organizations, handling in-house correspondence and the incorporation of other industry innovations.

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Small Engines Technician| Employment Orientation

EO Small Engines Technician introduces students to the world of small engines, such as those typically used in go-karts, mopeds, motorcycles, out board engines, lawn mowers and grass edgers. Students will learn the skills needed to diagnose and repair these types of small engines, gaining a thorough knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment that are used by technicians in the field. Students will also be exposed to basic vehicle maintenance, basic auto body repair, welding and fabrication principals. Transition possibilities exist to all Special Needs and regular Automotive Programs, as well as Motorsports Technology and Marine Trades.

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Service Occupations | Employment Orientation

This course involves the major aspects of working in service industries. Instruction touches on housekeeping, clerical, custodial, child care, food service and cosmetology. Emphasis is placed on human-relations skills and good-work attitudes. Students participate in a job-shadowing program with local employers.

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Retail Store Operations/Marketing | Employment Orientation

This program is designed to introduce or strengthen students’ knowledge of work place readiness skills in retail. With the use of classroom instruction and hands-on training in our in-house Food Market, the students will learn the basics of retail food store operations from start to finish. This includes stocking and selling products, store maintenance and front end operations such as cashiering, bagging and customer service. Students will also learn about skills for seeking employment (applications, resumes, cover letters, and interviewing) and the proper work habits/ethics that go hand-in-hand with the skills to do the job. Many job opportunities await in the world of retail. With this program, the skills and knowledge learned can be applied to any retail store environment.

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