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.
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.
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 program is intended for adult students. High school students may be able to apply, as well.
This course is an introduction to air conditioning and refrigeration theory, application, systems, components, troubleshooting, and system charging. Hands-on training in our Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) lab will test students in a variety of scenarios that they will encounter in the field.
Completing this class will prepare students for the EPA 608 Certification.
This program is intended for adult students. High school students may be able to apply, as well.
This program will teach you medical and pharmaceutical terminology, basic anatomy related to the pharmacology of medications, and pharmaceutical calculations. You will also get hands-on practice in retail pharmacy procedures through an online lab module. You’ll learn what information is necessary to process prescriptions and physician orders and apply that knowledge to fill mock prescriptions. The curriculum also includes the ethics of pharmacy practice and education about prescription medications, patient care, and interaction, and charges and reimbursement. Students also have the opportunity to apply for a 100+ hour externship at a local Walgreens pharmacy.
Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam.
This program is intended for adult students. High school students may be able to apply, as well.
This 115-hour State Board of Nursing-approved course focuses on essentials for nursing assistants, and safe and effective practices in the health care setting. Students learn the basics of assisting patients, body mechanics, ethics, and communication while preparing for licensing exam.
This program prepares for the following credential(s): Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA).
This program is intended for adult students. High school students may be able to apply, as well.
This 140-hour course is designed to teach students the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level and prepare them for certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
This program includes or prepares for the following credential(s): Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification.
This program is intended for adult students. High school students may be able to apply, as well.
Earn your CDL and start a rewarding new career! This class offers 150 hours of training for students seeking a class A CDL. Students must be at least 18 with a valid VT driver’s license, with the ability to pass a five-panel drug test and obtain a medical certificate. The United States Department of Transportation requires that all drivers who transport materials across state lines be at least 21.
This program includes the following credential(s): Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A
This program is intended for adult students. High school students may be able to apply, as well.
Clinical medical assistants are skilled multi-taskers who help to maximize the productivity of the healthcare team. In this course, you will learn medical terminology, medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, scheduling systems, patient check-in and check-out, contents of a medical record, anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, nutrition, phlebotomy theory, injections, and routine treatment and laboratory duties. You will be also able to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exam offered by National Health Career Association (NHA). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. Upon completion of the course, you will also have the opportunity to gain access to our Externship Starter Kit.
This program includes or prepares for the following credential(s): Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification