GALESBURG AREAVOCATIONAL CENTER

What Can CTE Do For Our Students?

18 of the 20 fastest growing occupations within the next 18 of the 20 fastest growing occupations within the next decade will require career and technical educationdecade will require career and technical education11

Gives students a chance to explore their interests Helps students develop marketable skills that can lead to higher

paying jobs Helps students broaden their career options while earning credit

toward a high school diploma Develops students’ creativity, problem solving ability, and

provides opportunities to work collaboratively Combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory

experience Integrates new and emerging technologies into curriculum Relates academic subjects to the “real world” and shows how

core classes relate to day to day life Source: Assoc. of Career and Technical Education, 2007

Serving Member Schools of the Delabar CTE System

Avon High School*Avon High School* Galesburg High School*Galesburg High School* Knoxville High School*Knoxville High School* Monmouth-Roseville Monmouth-Roseville

High School*High School*

R.O.W.V.A. High SchoolR.O.W.V.A. High School United High School*United High School* West Central High SchoolWest Central High School Williamsfield High School*Williamsfield High School*

*Active Participant*Active Participant

GAVC Enrollment Figures

2009-2010 Course Offering Students Enrolled

Automotive Technology I 48

Automotive Technology II 6

Autobody Repair 6

Drafting/CAD 8

Welding 8

Childcare & Guidance 34

Health Occupations 41

Food Service Management 23

Networking Technology 5

Introduction to Law Enforcement 24

Total Enrolled 203

Of the 203 students enrolled in 2009-2010, 38 are from area schools, and 165 are Galesburg High School students.

Automotive Technology Program

Course covers theory and operation of the mechanical, electrical, and computer systems of engines. This includes overhaul, general repair, and preventative maintenance.

Students learn the proper use of manuals, tools, and test equipment found in modern automotive shops.

Automotive Technology—College Credit & Career Options

Automotive Technician Auto Parts Dealer Automotive Salesperson Automobile Assembler Automobile Claims

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*Bonus*

Earn college credit for skills learned--Offered two years– second year is dual credit

This course consists of the following CSC courses:

AUT 101 Spark Ignition Engines 1 4 sem. hrs

AUT 120 Engine Blueprinting 1 1 sem. hr

AUT 121 Engine Blueprinting 2 1 sem. hr

AUT 204 Automatic Transmission 4 sem. hrs

AUT 129 Engine Dynamometer Testing 2 sem. hrs

AUT 130 Chassis Dynamometer Testing 1 sem. hr

Automotive Technology— Technical Skill Acquisition & Application

Computers are used for technical vehicle information such as correct tool use, specifications and instructions.

“High-tech” equipment is used to properly diagnose and repair today’s modern vehicle.

The internet is used for research and procurement of correct parts.

Video demonstrations further reinforce what is learned.

Automotive Technology Video

Automotive Technology — Technical Skill Acquisition & Application

High tech scanners are used to communicate with the on board computers.

Chassis, engine, transmission dynamometers and five gas exhaust analyzers indicate engine efficiency and emission levels.

Special software studies the effects of component change on engine performance and economy.

Childcare & Guidance Program

Preschool Teacher Child Care Administrator Teacher Aide Nanny Elementary Teacher Child Care Worker

*Bonus*

Earn college credit--Child Care and Guidance articulates with Carl Sandburg College.

Students gain work experience with children in lab settings at Lincoln Education Center. Experiences in community centers and elementary schools supplement classroom learning.

Food Service Management Program—Career Options

Executive Chef Server Event Planner Pastry Chef Nutritionist Kitchen Manager Catering Director

*Bonus*

Students can test for Food Sanitation credential

The course uses the curriculum of the Illinois Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation.

Drafter Designer Contractor Architect Design Draftsperson Technical Illustrator Engineering Assistant

*Bonus*Successful completion articulates with programs at Carl Sandburg College.

This course uses the latest computer-aided design software. The class is designed for students pursuing careers in engineering, and mechanical or architectural drafting.

Drafting & CAD Program—Career Options

Automotive Technology— Technical Skill Acquisition & Application

GREEN TECHNOLOGY

Students design a green technology home.

Students research what a green home is and implement examples of green technologies that will result in economic or environmental advantages into their home.

Students design cardboard chairs.

Students design a chair made from recycled cardboard that is strong enough to support the weight of a person. 

Health Occupations Program

Provides a solid foundation for work in the healthcare field. 80 hours of theory and 40 hours of clinical class time are taken in preparation for the state licensure examination.

*Bonus*Program is state certified. Students can test to receive a nursing assistant certificate at the end of the class.

Registered Nurse Geriatric Aide Medical Assistant Respiratory Technician Emergency Medicine Radiology Technician

Law Enforcement ProgramCourse covers the operations, objectives, and basic purpose of criminal justice agencies.

Fish and Game Warden Police Officer Corrections Officer Detective Border Guard

Law Enforcement Program-Technical Skill Acquisition & Application

Crime lab and crime scene simulation

Fingerprinting classification, blood splatter analysis with simulated bloods

Hair and fiber analysis Specialty DVDs for

decision making

Welding Program—College Credit and Career Options

This course consists of the following CSC courses:

WEL 101 Fundamentals of Welding Theory 2 sem. hrsWEL 102 Metal Preparation 1 sem. hrWEL 109 Oxyacetylene Welding 1 1.5 sem. hrsWEL 111 Arc Welding – Basic 1 1.5 sem. hrsWEL 112 Arc Welding – Basic 2 1 sem. hrWEL 113 Arc Welding – Basic 3 1 sem.hrWEL 114 Arc Welding – Advanced 1 1 sem. hrWEL 116 Gas Shielded Arc – TIG 1 1 sem. hrWEL 117 Gas Shielded Arc – TIG 2 1 sem. hrWEL 118 Gas Shielded Arc – MIG 1 1.5 sem. hrWEL 119 Gas Shielded Arc – MIG 2 1 sem. hrWEL 120 Gas Shielded Welding 1 sem. hrWEL 121 Application Welding 1 1 sem. hr WEL 125 Welding Blueprints 2 sem. hrs

Class is held at the Center for Manufacturing Excellence. Designed for students planning careers in either production or job shop industrial welding.

*Bonus*Earn college credit for skills learned

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Welding Program— Technical Skill Acquisition & Application In the lab setting, students investigate the inner workings of

the machines and see how the development of the microprocessor has reduced size, power consumption, and enhanced usability as compared to older welding machines.

The Welding program also owns a welding simulator for students’ use

SimWelder™ augments traditional training methods by providing significantly more passes to students and provides the instructor with objective feedback. The student enters an interactive virtual environment that merges computer generated data with physical props.

Networking Technology Program—College Credit and Career Options

Class is based on principles and practices of designing, building, and maintaining computer networks. Prepares students to test for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credential.

This course consists of the following Carl Sandburg College courses:

CIS 160 Introduction to Internetworking 3 sem. hrs CIS 161 Introduction to Internetworking Op. Sys. 3 sem. hrs CIS 162 Introduction to Local Area Networks 3 sem. hrs CIS 163 Introduction to Wide Area Networks 3 sem. hrs

Networking Technology Program

The program has a fully equipped lab that allows students hands on experience with equipment such as routers, switches, access points and cable testers. 

Sophisticated simulation software allows students to practice their lab assignments anywhere they have internet access.

New Courses Offered by the GAVC - 2010-2011

Exploring Health Careers/Medical Terminology Introduction to Pharmacology Nutrition Biomedical Ethics

EMT-B First Responder Fire Science

The Galesburg Area Vocational Center is fortunate to be in a

community where the stakeholders, colleges, and

industry are so willing to work in a partnership to

better provide educational opportunities for the

students that we serve.

GAVC Graduates at Work in our Community

Several GAVC Automotive Program graduates are pictured. They are employed by Louis Lakis car dealership.

GAVC Law Enforcement Program graduate and GPD police officer Donovin Godsil addresses the current class.

“This class is all about the career that I want to go into. It is introducing me to the terminology, etc.”

Jared Klein

Monmouth-Roseville High School, Law Enforcement

This class offers a great foundation for what I want to do after high school. It is the base for everything!”

Jenna Showalter

Galesburg High School, Health Occupations