Through participation in this academy, students can choose to complete pathway requirements in strands such as: building construction, integrated manufacturing, metal fabrication, welding, and machining. The agricultural component of this new program will feature strands specializing in animal science, agricultural power and technology, as well as plant science and natural resources. Integrated, specialized math and language arts courses will be a part of the academy’s curriculum making learning meaningful and relevant to the student’s course of study.
Students will have the opportunity to obtain industry recognized certifications, participate in internships and apprenticeships, develop entrepreneurial enterprises, earn college credit, and gain valuable skills that are certain to prepare them for the national and global job market.
Students will have the opportunity to obtain industry recognized certifications, participate in internships and apprenticeships, develop entrepreneurial enterprises, earn college credit, and gain valuable skills that are certain to prepare them for the national and global job market.
This four-year program is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of the manufacturing process and associated skills required within this career path. Students who complete this program are trained and experienced in using state of
the art tools and machinery associated with the manufacturing industry. The anufacturing strand within AMAC contains curriculum and learning opportunities in both the cabinet making and metals fabrication environments. |
The Agricultural Sciences strand has two different pathways. The Animal Science pathway prepares students for a variety of
careers in the animal industry, from production agriculture to companion animals. Professional skill development is enhanced with involvement in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) on the chapter, district, state and national levels. Emphasis is given to work-based learning through individual entrepreneurial enterprises, internships, apprenticeships and/or other placement opportunities. Research activities and/or service learning related to career objectives are encouraged. Personal financial literacy is part of the work-based and career exploration facets of the pathway. |
Students enrolled in courses within Construc-
tion Technology will explore the various stages of a residential construction project – from idea to design to production. The courses in this cluster offer the opportuity to explore several different careers, work with hands-on construction projects, and master the skills necessary to pursue an associated career in this area. Opportunities after high school range from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs. Each course in this strand focuses on specific areas and skills related to the field of construction. The capstone class in this strand could include a paid internship and possible job placement. |