Business Leadership is a two-year program that is designed to provide critical 21st Century skills, leadership, and personal development, as well as foundational knowledge and skills in the area of Business. It is an academically rigorous program ideal for students seeking to build leadership, employability, and technical skills for a broad range of careers.

Business is the essence of all careers, so the skills and experience gained in the program are applicable to any career path. Our Career & Technical Student Organization is FBLA. Business Leadership students run The Hollow Cup, our program cafe, and The Open Door, our not-for-profit, mission-based boutique at EFHS.

This program includes the following credential(s): ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.

At CHCC, forestry students will be introduced to the field of forestry/natural resources including sugaring, firewood, logging, machinery operation and maintenance. This is a two-year course that is recommended for any student who is interested in pursuing a postsecondary education or entering directly into the fields of forestry, agricultural, or sugaring. All students become members of the FFA and have the chance to attend the national convention as Vermont representatives.

This program includes the following credential(s): Game of Logging Chainsaw Safety Training Levels 1, 2, 3, 4; LEAP Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Certification, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Permit, ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.

The first year students will learn about history and trends in medical care, careers available in the field of medicine, legal and ethical responsibilities of medical careers, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, human growth and development, cultural diversity, geriatric care, infection control, First Aid, CPR, and how computer technology is being integrated into the medical field.

The second year students will acquire skills either as a medical assistant or nurse’s aid and have the opportunity to co-op. Human biology and/or medical terminology with be offered for college credit in conjunction with Community College of Vermont.

This program includes the following credential(s): Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA); ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.

This two-year program is designed to provide educational and experiential opportunities for students who have a sincere interest and passion for working with, teaching and helping people and communities. The program draws on community resources and professionals as well as the Educators Rising Curriculum and the study of Human Services and Sociology to grow and develop future leaders in this field. This program prepares the motivated student to pursue further studies in the education and human services fields or to enter the workforce in these professions with the tools and skills necessary to thrive.

This program includes the following credential(s): ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.

This two-year course is designed to introduce and teach students the skills needed to enter the construction field of their choice. Using a combination of classroom, lab units, and on site construction methods, students will learn the process of general construction. Students completing this course will demonstrate: how to properly and safely use hand tools and power tools, the foundation process, framing, drywall, siding, roofing, trim, finish work, plumbing, heating and electrical and much more. This course is designed to give students a solid base and understanding of carpentry and general all around knowledge of the construction fields.

This program includes the following credential(s): ACT National Career Readiness Certificate; National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) – Plumbing, Core, Heavy Equipment 1-2, and Carpentry Levels 1-4.

Cold Hollow’s Automotive Technology program is a two-year program focused on providing students with the skills needed to enter an entry-level technician position or go on to post-secondary training. The required task list is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Maintenance and Light repair curriculum. Students are also required to meet employability skills requirements, and pass multiple third-party assessments to complete the program. Opportunities for competing in events are offered through the SkillsUSA student organization.

This program includes the following credential(s): Vermont State Inspection Certification; Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry Level Certification Maintenance & Light Repair; Tire Service Training & Certification; ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.