The Cosmetology program will provide students the skills and experiences they need to become licensed Cosmetologists. Completing 1,000 hours of study, students will master skills in hair design, nail and skincare, personal appearance, communication, and business management. Students will learn and put into practice these skills through demonstrations on mannequins and by working with fellow students and live clients in a salon setting.
This program includes the following credentials: ACT National Career Readiness Certificate. Successful participation in this program is a pathway to eligibility for the Vermont Licensing Exam to obtain a Cosmetology License.
The Design, Illustration, and Media Arts (DIMA) program at HACTC is full of creative thinkers. Through this program students explore the technology skills of a growing creative industry. Students use industry-standard Mac hardware with the most up-to-date Adobe software. They work through projects that introduce them to many different aspects of digital illustration, digital video production, digital photography, 2-D animation, and motion graphics.
This program includes the following credentials: Adobe Certified Associate-Photoshop, Adobe Certified Associate-Illustrator, Adobe Certified Associate-Premiere Pro, Adobe Certified Associate-InDesign, ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
Health Sciences is a program that gives high school students an opportunity to study medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, and procedures and principles important to health care professions. This program also explores the many opportunities available in health care professions and provides students the opportunity to job shadow in related health fields.
This program includes the following credentials: ACT National Career Readiness Certificate,Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA), Certified Dental Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification, Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) Certification, Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Certification.
Industrial Mechanics and Welding covers many topics to provide general fabrication skills combined with technical subjects. The course prepares students for many jobs such as welding, electrical, machining, and mechanical trades. At the end of the program, students are prepared for a career or college with technical skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.
This program includes the following credential(s): ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
The students who enroll in the Natural Resources program like to be outdoors. The main areas of study are the following: safety, forestry, natural history, water, soils, agriculture, and horticulture.
This program includes the following credentials: Game of Logging Chainsaw Safety Training Certification Levels 1, 2, 3, 4; ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) students are introduced to the engineering design process, and apply math, science, and engineering standards to find and address real problems. They work both alone and in teams to develop and document design solutions using engineering notebooks and 3D modeling software.
This program includes the following credential(s): ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
AWI’s Structural Welding Program is designed to train students how to perform welding of plates in all positions. Upon graduation, students will be able to obtain entry level positions in construction of bridges, fabrication of structural components, and other job shop applications.
Class start dates are the first Monday of September and March. Classes are filled on a first come first serve basis.
Students are required but not limited to one (1) certification in each Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) to pass the program.
The Combination Structural and Pipe Welding program is for the welding training of plates and pipe in all positions. Upon graduation, students will be able to obtain entry level positions in construction of bridges, fabrication of structural components, heating plants, pipe line welding and other job shop applications.
Class start dates are the first Monday of September and March. Classes are filled on a first come first serve basis. Call Admissions for details on booth availability and inquiries for additional openings.
Students are required but not limited to one (1) certification in each Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) to pass the program.
This is intended for high school students attending from within the district. College credits may be available as part of this program. Students from outside the district or adults who are not enrolled in high school can contact the center to apply for this program, as well.
The Health Careers program offers students the time and opportunity to explore various careers in the healthcare industry. Students will learn anatomy and physiology, first aid and advanced life support, patient care and communication, medical terminology safety, as well as fundamental healthcare skills.
This program includes or prepares for the following credential(s): National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification and Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA).
This is intended for high school students attending from within the district. College credits may be available as part of this program. Students from outside the district or adults who are not enrolled in high school can contact the center to apply for this program, as well.
The Education Services program provides students with the basic skills needed for careers in education, child care, and social services. Through internships at elementary schools and child care centers, students develop skills in communication, working as a team, and taking directions from supervisors. The core areas of study include professionalism and program management, teaching and learning, healthy and safe environments, human growth and development, families and community, and career exploration and preparation. Graduates are prepared to enter a two- or four-year college program, as well as a variety of entry-level positions in early childhood education.
This program includes or prepares for the following credential(s): Vermont Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship.