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.
Computer Networking Technology provides full day and half day opportunities for students work to install, configure, troubleshoot, and ethically hack Windows, Mac, and Linux based computers. Cybersecurity, programming fundamentals, commercial drone accreditation, and virtual reality simulation programs are also introduced.
This program includes the following credential(s): CompTia A+ Certification.
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.
Construction Technology provides training in all phases of residential construction. Students plan and participate in the construction of a complete modular home Ñ mastering structural framing techniques, window installation, siding, roofing, and finish work while working with electricians and plumbers at the job site. Students visit commercial job sites and experience an introduction to commercial construction methods.
This program includes the following credential(s): National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Construction Core Introductory Craft Skills Certificate and Level 1 Carpentry Certificate.
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.
Creative Media Art & Design is where students explore graphic design, illustration, photography, animation, fine art, and filmmaking. Over the course of the year, students create a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work and may earn Adobe Certified Associate Credentials in Visual Communication.
This program includes the following credential(s): Adobe Certified Associate Certifications in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premier; and Graphic Design Visual Arts Final Portfolio.
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.
Culinary Arts is designed for students who plan on exploring a career as a chef, cook, baker, pastry chef, dining room manager, etc. Study will include the fundamentals and concepts that apply to culinary arts with an emphasis on the understanding of the technology and creative skills needed for success in this evolving career. The course consists of lectures, demonstrations and practical experiences in all aspects of a student-operated commercial kitchen and dining room.
This program includes the following credential(s): National Restaurant Association ServSafe Certificates: Food Handler and Manager.
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.
Electrical Technology provides technical training in all phases of residential and commercial wiring. Students receive instruction in safe and proper operation of tools and power equipment, reading electrical plans and specifications, and job skills required in a work environment. Students experience wiring residential and commercial structures, introduction to energy saving techniques and alternative energy sources. Students are prepared for the successful completion of the Vermont Electrical Apprenticeship I & II exams.
This program includes the following credential(s): Level 1 & 2 Vermont Electrician Apprenticeship.
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.
This Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) program offers entry-level training in residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigerant systems. Students learn about refrigeration physics and the refrigeration cycle, combustion theory, oil and gas fuel systems, air distribution systems, air conditioning and heating systems, wiring diagrams, piping practices, soldering, brazing, systematic troubleshooting and basic electrical theory related to HVAC.
Completing this class will prepare students for the EPA 608 Certification and National Oilheat Research Alliance Bronze Oilheat Technician Certification.
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.
Forestry and Land Management students will learn introductory and basic training in areas of forest products, natural resource management, wood production, value added wood products, and the technologies associated with these applications. Modern maple sugaring techniques, tree identification, forest ecology, forest pest and diseases, forest management, safe timber harvesting practices, and techniques of reforestation are emphasized.
This program includes the following credential(s): Vermont Logging Education to Advance Professionalism (LEAP) Logger Certification.
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.
Students will examine animal science basics including: genetics, anatomy and physiology, growth, reproduction, artificial insemination, lactation, nutrition, animal disease, and animal research. Instruction is designed to allow for hands-on learning through field and laboratory experiences. For at least 40% of the time, students will do field and laboratory work using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices. This work involves obtaining and analyzing data with physical equipment and may also involve experimentation in a simulated environment as well as field experiments using large animals. Students must be able to work with large animals.
This program includes the following credential(s): ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
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.
Students learn safety techniques, safe use of tools, identification and use of building materials, print reading, construction-related math, and construction procedures. These include the framing of floors and walls, planning and construction of stairs, calculation and construction of roofs, installation of doors and windows, installation of insulation, interior wall coverings, siding, exterior trim, and how to plan and build decks. Interior finish work includes applying trim to doors and windows, applying moldings, hanging interior doors, cabinetry, and installing hardware.
Students, after class preparation, will work on actual construction projects in the community and apply learned procedures. Students are also exposed to team-building and will practice problem-solving and employability skills.
This program includes the following credential(s): National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Certificate-Construction Core Introductory Craft Skills & ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
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.
This is a two-year program open to all 11th and 12th grade students who are in good academic standing. 10th grade students may apply with permission.
Students will learn concepts related to customer service, marketing campaigns, public relations, merchandising, accounting, inventory, and communication. In year one, students create a school store business plan based on the leadership, teamwork, business and marketing concepts learned such as accounting, customer service, business ethics, marketing, and advertising. This business plan is brought to life through real-world application in the school store school-based enterprise. Each student holds a key role in the school store from selecting and ordering inventory, to running the cash register, to running financial reports using the QuickBooks accounting software. In year two, students focus on business operations and take a deeper dive into what it takes to run a successful business. Students go on trips to a variety of businesses throughout the community to learn from local entrepreneurs.
This program includes the following credential(s): ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.