In addition to vocational programs administered by the Four County Area Vocational Cooperative, there are also 11 other vocational programs and numerous vocational courses housed in the eleven high schools. These programs are one to three hours in length and administered by the local high schools. Below is a list of those programs. For additional information, contact the local high school.

EXCHANGE AND OTHER VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

• Angola High School
• Central Noble High School
• DeKalb High School
• Eastside High School
• East Noble High School
• Fremont High School
• Garrett High School
• Hamilton High School
• Lakeland High School
• Prairie Heights High School
• Westview High School

AGRI-BUSINESS

Concentrates on the operation and management of the farm and related agriculture occupations such as horticulture, conservation, small animals, and taxidermy. Available in grades 9-12. Locations: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J

AUTOMOTIVE

Provides classroom related instruction and shop experience to trouble shoot needed automobile repairs. Includes the latest technology of automotive computerized system. Available in grades 11 and 12. Locations: C, F

BUILDING TRADES

Students learn the Building Trades through the actual construction of a residential home. Students receive experiences with framing, electrical, plumbing, heating, dry walling, finishing work, concrete applications, etc. Students will be utilizing the Associated Builders and Contractors Apprenticeship training and materials and earn one year of apprenticeship training. Available in grades 11 and 12. Locations: C, E, F, G, H, I, J

BUSINESS OFFICE SERVICES

Provides students with simulated office functions to become employed as secretaries, accountants, office managers, etc. Most programs provide placement with various businesses within the community to observe actual operations near the end of the school year. Available in grades 11 and 12. Some schools restrict enrollment to ONLY grade 12. Locations, B, E, F, I, and J

COMMERCIAL ART

In this course, principles of graphic design are used to develop effective visual messages. Projects may include such products as: advertisements, signs, posters, packaging, and brochures. Students are encouraged to experiment with design elements to create more than one solution to a problem. Computer programs are also used to transfer freehand design to printable form. Available in grades 11 and 12. Location: I

DRAFTING

Students receive instruction in drafting fundamentals which are applied to Computer Aided Drafting. Training allows students to concentrate in an area of interest including architecture, machine drawings, electronic applications, design, and illustrations. Available in grades 11 and 12. Locations: I

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Prepares students for the occupation of homemaking and related occupations. In addition to courses in Foods/Nutrition and Clothing Construction, students may enroll in courses such as Child Development, Family Management, Housing, Consumer Education, Human Relations, and Family Relations. Available in grades 9 through 12. Locations: All high schools

GRAPHIC ARTS

Students learn the fundamentals of composition, design and plate making techniques which are produced using high-tech printing presses and other related equipment. In addition to printing, students also learn silk screen applications. Available in grades 11 and 12. Location: C

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

Students who express an interest in any field of health will benefit in enrollment of this program. Students receive health technique instruction throughout the school year in the related class. County Hospitals (DeKalb Memorial and Cameron) cooperate with the program to allow students to rotate through the various departments receiving a variety of experiences. Other community health facilities are also used as a resource depending upon expressed interest of the students. Available in grade 12. Locations: A, C

INTERDISCIPLINARY COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

This method of vocational training involves direct on-the-job learning provided by employers in the community. Students attend school for one-half day enrolling in required and elective courses (including a daily I.C.E. related class). The remainder of the school day is devoted to learning occupational skills through cooperative agreements with area employers. Most I.C.E. programs restrict enrollment to grade 12. Locations: A, B, C, E, F. G, I, and J.

HEATING-VENTILATION-AIR CONDITIONING-REFRIGERATION

The skills learned in this program are heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, basic electricity, sheet metal pattern development, welding, soldering and the pipe trades. Goals are to train students for entry level positions and to encourage them to further their knowledge in apprenticeship programs and technical schools. Available in grades 11 and 12. Location: J