CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

THE KEY TO YOUR FUTURE!

KNOWLEDGE THAT LASTS A LIFETIME AND UNLOCKS YOUR

FUTURE!

Business Education

Family and Consumer Sciences

Technology Education

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BUSINESS EDUCATION

AccountingBusiness Communications

Business Law*Business Mathematics and

Quantitative Business ApplicationsCFM--Career and Financial Management

CEIP--Career Exploration Internship Program*Computer Concepts/Applications I and II

COOP--Cooperative Work Experience Entrepreneurship

Financial Decision MakingKeyboarding

*Organization and ManagementParenting/Financial Life Skills

Principles of MarketingSports and Entertainment Marketing*Web Page Design and Management

Word Processing I and II 

*Student May Earn Hudson Valley Community College Credit

CAREER AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Assess your aptitudes, abilities, and skills—match them to potential careers

Gain practical employment skills such as resume writing and interview skills

Learn about Banking, Credit, Insurance, Loans, and Investments

Participate in the Junior Achievement Career Skills Program

ENTREPRENEURSHIP If you are thinking about majoring in business in

college—this course is a must Great for students who want to own and operate

their own businesses some day Learn about business plans Enjoy hands-on activities and projects in the

computer lab—make business cards, brochures, PowerPoint presentations

Play the Stock Market Game on-line Learn how to be a better consumer

KEYBOARDING

Learn correct keyboarding techniques

Learn to type reports, job application documents, and business letters

Learn Microsoft Word basic concepts

WORD PROCESSING

Required for the college-bound student of today and the executive of tomorrow

Become proficient with Microsoft Word 2007 by learning advanced word processing concepts

Learn how to page, reference, link to e-mail and internet, create graphics and formal documents

Prerequisite: Keyboarding (unless a senior)

CEIP C = CAREER E = EXPLORATION I = INTERNSHIP P = PROGRAM

* Non-paid, out-of school intern experience* Explore college and careers to meet your goals* Learn skills to help you become a successful

college student and employee

COOPerative Work Experience

Earn credit while working part-time

Gain practical work experience

Earn references for your future

Explore Career Options

FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING

Develop positive financial skills in your personal and professional life– Financial planning– Budgeting– Banking– Credit– Investments– Insurance

Learn of career opportunities in several financial service industries

Examine business and personal financial documents

PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

Learn the Marketing Mix Plan a Marketing Strategy Analyze Advertising (Television/Print) Create Product Testing Enjoy this Project-Oriented Class!

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

MARKETING

Learn to think like a sports manager or entertainment marketer

Learn to plan and schedule sporting and entertainment events

Budget and promote events Analyze different sports stadiums Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing

BUSINESS LAW

Become familiar with the legal system Topics include: Civil and criminal law, the

court system, torts, contracts, fraud, product liability, employment, automobile, and credit laws

Discuss and understand current events related to the law

Guest speakers from various legal professions

ACCOUNTING

Planning on pursuing a career in business? This is your best bet for an entry-level position

Despite the poor economy—accounting continues to be a “hot track” for career opportunities and success

Use Peachtree and Excel software Play the stock market game Visit area businesses

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Be ahead of the game when you start college; learn Microsoft Office Suite for Windows 7 which includes the following:– Word (word processing)– Access (database)– PowerPoint (presentations)– Excel (spreadsheets)

♦ Prerequisite: Keyboarding ( Except for seniors)

Earn HVCC College Credit

BUSINESS MATH/QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS

APPLICATIONS

Apply math to real world problems

Learn the cost of borrowing money

Learn how to calculate investments

Learn how to problem solve

Earn Seven College Credits!

BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

Do you want to be the boss? Management topics include the following: Organizing Planning Staffing Directing

Earn HVCC College Credit

WEB PAGE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

Learn how to create web pages on Dreamweaver

Master techniques using graphics and images

Create and design web pages for others

Earn HVCC College Credit

Advanced Psychology**Advanced Foods

**Basic Foods**Creating Your Own Food Business

Early Childhood DevelopmentFashion Design and Sewing IFashion Design and Sewing II

Food Science/Nutrition**Gourmet Foods

HousingInterior Design

International FoodsParenting/Financial Life Skills

School Age Child Development

 

**Student May Earn Schenectady County Community College Credit or SUNY at Cobleskill Credit

INTERIOR DESIGN

Use color and design principles

Design your dream bedroom

Create your own house plans and decorate using color and style

FASHION DESIGN I

Learn to use a sewing machine

Recycle and restyle vintage clothing

Make pajama pants, tops, handbags, and dresses

FASHION DESIGN II

Use your sewing skills to create unique looks

Learn to make custom clothes by combining pattern, fabric, and style

Learn more about famous fashion designers Create and construct the Art Show quilt

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Explore all aspects of children and their growth from birth to age 5

Discover new developments in child care and child psychology

Participate in a variety of hands-on projects such as play days with infants, toddlers, and pre-school children

Visit a day-care site to observe and implement skills in working with children

Explore educational opportunities in both two-year and four-year programs

Learn about careers such as day care, pre-school, child care, and others dealing with children

SCHOOL AGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Expand skills in child psychology and study in-depth development of children from 5-12 years of age

Develop age-appropriate lessons Participate in a variety of hands-on activities and

projects Visit elementary schools to observe and practice

skills learned in class Teach a lesson to a kindergarten class Learn about educational opportunities in both two-

year and four-year programs Explore careers relating to children

ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY

Expand skills in psychology and study in depth development of adolescents

Explore current issues facing teens Learn about yourself Complete a service learning project as a

class Fun team building hands-on activities

Food Classes Activities:

Columbia Iron Chef cooking competition

Districtwide Art Show food displays

BASIC FOODS

Learn easy and fun techniques to make your favorite foods

Save money and calories No time for breakfast—make one in

5minutes or less Make a delicious meal in 30 minutes or less

ADVANCED FOODS

Select, store, sauté, and bake foods such as: poultry, fish, soups, salads, eggs, yeast breads, rolls, cookies, etc.

Plan meals that are nutritious Guest Chefs and demonstrations Develop skills for career and personal use Prerequisite: Basic Foods (waived for

seniors)

INTERNATIONAL FOODS

Study United States Regional and Foreign Cuisine

Understand and appreciate all kinds of foods: vegetarian, New England, Southern, Southwestern, Cajun, Pennsylvania Dutch, Pacific Coast, Mexican, Italian, Oriental, French, etc.

Field trip to a hibachi restaurantPrerequisite: Basic Foods (waived for

seniors)

GOURMET FOODS

Learn fine food techniques and plate presentations

Explore careers related to food photography, food journalism, and food styling

Explore garnishing, chocolates, cake decorating, and specialized equipment

Field trip to Culinary Institute of America Prerequisite: Basic Foods (waived for seniors)

Recommended: Advanced Foods

CREATING YOUR OWN FOOD BUSINESS

Visit operating food businesses and talk with successful ownersRun an in-school food business: breakfast cart sales, Thanksgiving pies, holiday activities, and take-out mealsJob-shadowing experiences Prerequisite: Basic Foods (waived for seniors) Recommended: Advanced Foods

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Architectural Drawing and Design*Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Construction: Light Residential*Design and Drawing for Production

*Digital ElectronicsEnergy Technology

Engineering Drawing and DesignHome Repair and MaintenanceMaterials Processing Metals IMaterials Processing Metals IIMaterials Processing Wood IMaterials Processing Wood II

Outdoor Power Equipment Technology and RepairProduction Systems

*Principles of EngineeringTransportation Systems

 

  *Courses Recommended for Students Pursuing a Career in Engineering

 

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

Study energy technology as a resource of society

Research, experiment, design, and fabricate projects, scale models, and mockups which utilize or demonstrate generation and application of energy

HOME REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

♦Learn how to repair and maintain a home

♦Use basic skills and tools for carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and electricity

♦Learn when to call the expert or do it yourself

MATERIALS PROCESSING WOOD I

Experience the machines, tools and processes of the woodworking industry

Learn about craftsmanship, quality, and the machines and processes found in the woodworking industry

Design and build various projects

♦ Develop an appreciation for design and workmanship

♦ Develop working drawings (plans) for all project based activities

♦ Prerequisite: Materials Processing Wood I and Design and Drawing for Production or permission from the instructor

MATERIALS PROCESSING WOOD II

MATERIALS PROCESSING METALS I

♦ “Hands-on” experience with various machines and processes of metal

Experience the machines, tools and processes of the metal working industries

Design, plan, form, cast, machine, and weld projects

MATERIALS PROCESSING METALS II

♦Develop working drawings (plans) for all project based activities such as fine metal working (jewelry), cold and hot metal forming techniques, and conventional techniques and metals processing ♦Prerequisite: Materials Processing Metals I and Design and Drawing for Production or permission from the instructor

PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

♦ Study two modules—manufacturing and construction

MANUFACTURING: the processes, controls, and outputs of the process

CONSTRUCTION: Study commercial and residential buildings as well as roadways, dams and bridges

Prerequisite: Materials Processing Metals I or Materials Processing Wood I

Study today’s transportation systems: aerospace, marine, and land transportation

Activities include production of electric vehicles, gliders, wind-propelled boats, and service and repair work on a variety of internal combustion engines

Prerequisite: Materials Processing Metals I, Materials Processing Wood I, or permission of the instructor

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY

AND REPAIREnter into the growing and ever-changing field of outdoor power equipmentObtain a background for further education at a post-secondary technical school Prerequisite: Transportation Systems

CONSTRUCTION: LIGHT RESIDENTIAL

“Hands-on” study of light residential construction practices currently being used throughout the building industry Major emphasis on framing, surveying, design, site layout, print work, masonry foundations, electrical systems, and plumbing systems Prerequisite: Materials Processing Wood I

 

DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION

 

Develop a 3-D model or solid rendering of an objectPractice hand drawing methods of sketching and technical drawing (multi-view and pictorial drawings)Use of modern, state-of-the-art computer hardware and software (Computer Aided Design System--CAD) used by today’s industryDesign and development of a product and how a model of that product is produced, analyzed, and evaluated using a CAD System.Ninth grade students must be enrolled in Algebra. (This course may be used by any student to satisfy the art/music requirement.)

Focus on the problems and techniques of developing architectural drawings as they relate to Residential Architecture “Hands-on” experiences in the development of various Architectural drawings that study aesthetic, creative, and technical aspects of Architectural design. Survey, draw, create models, and complete a “structural” building projectExperience architectural model development for both landscape and structural modelsPrerequisite: Design and Drawing for Production or permission from the instructor to enroll in this course

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING AND DESIGN

ENGINEERING DRAWING AND DESIGN

Study engineering drawings and methodologies related to mechanical drafting and design

Practice those drawing techniques acquired in Design and Drawing for Production

Create designs and drawings using creative thinking, decision-making and problem-solving

Use of both the drawing board and Computer Aided Design (C.A.D.)

Prerequisite: Design and Drawing for Production or permission from the instructor

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

Study basic electrical theory and application of electronic circuits and devices

Apply problem solving skills to the solution of problems Study circuits that are found in watches, calculators,

video games, computers, etc. Test and analyze simple circuitry using computer

software programs and bread boarding exercises Design circuits, export those designs, and generate

printed circuit boards Essential for a student exploring a career in

engineering/engineering technology

COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING

Apply principles of rapid prototyping, robotics, and automationUse computer controlled rapid prototyping and CNC equipment to solve problems by constructing actual models of their three-dimensional designs Study fundamentals of robotics and how this equipment is used in an automated manufacturing environment Evaluate their design solutions using various techniques of analysis and make appropriate modifications before producing their prototypes Prerequisite: Design and Drawing for Production

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING

Explore the relationship between science, technology, and engineeringProblem solving through accepted technological procedures.Fabricate and develop individual, small group and large group projects within the various sciences (i.e. physical, biological, chemical, environmental, etc.)Design and develop projects using conventional scientific means supplemented by the use of computers and softwarePrerequisite: Two credits of science, two credits of math, and Design and Drawing for Production