VALLEY TECHNICAL CENTERCareer & Technical Education

PROGRAMS GROUPED BY

CAREER CLUSTERS

Where are our students from?

• Buffalo Gap 61• Fort Defiance 73• Lee High 65• Riverheads 45• Stuarts Draft 85• Waynesboro 60• Wilson 76• VSDB 4• Other 43

JOBS

At some point soon you’ll be looking for work.

Employers like to see proof that you know how to do something.

PROOF can be:

A good work reference,

College diploma,

Valley Tech (C.T.E.) certificate,

Technical college certificate, or

Military experience

CENTRAL SHENANDOAH VALLEY

Average weekly wages for all industries

$717.00 Or

$17.93 per hour (40 hr week)

Virginia Employment Commission Shen Valley Community Profile pg 26, 2011

Virginia Employment Commission. Community Profile of WIA 4.

Earnings above average:

• Utilities (cable, elec, AC, phone ,etc.) $1230• Manufacturing $892• Transp. & Warehousing $893• Finance/Insurance $909• Health Care $904• Construction $769

Technical training required for most!Virginia Employment Commission Shen Valley Community Profile

Earnings below average:

• Forestry, Fishing & Hunting $516• Arts, Entertainment & Rec. $298• Retail $473• Hospitality/Food $284

Little, if any, technical training required.

Virginia Employment Commission Shen Valley Community Profile

Automotive Body Repair

• 2 years

• Repair, rebuild and refinish auto bodies.

• No prerequisites

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Auto Servicing

• 2 years• Learn to diagnose and

repair mechanical, electrical electronic and hydraulic systems.

• Mechanical aptitude required.

• NA3SA certification available

Transportation, Distribution &Logistics

Diesel Equipment Technology

• 2 years.• Inspect & maintain

engines, electrical circuitry, operating controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, wheels & brakes. Also welding & brazing.

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Horticulture Science & Greenhouse Plant Production &

Management• 1 year• Plant identification &

propagation, growing potted & seasonal plants, floral design, growing & selling bedding plants. Also tool and equipment maintenance.

Agriculture, Food & NaturalResources

Carpentry

• 2 years• Students build a house,

learning construction methods, blueprint reading, carpentry and cabinet making skills.

• Math skills helpful.

Architecture & Construction

Electricity

• 2 years• Lay out, assemble and

install electrical devices and circuits related to residential wiring.

• Learn electrical codes.• Students wire the house

built by Carpentry class.

Architecture & Construction

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

• 2 years.• Diagnose & repair

residential & light commercial HVAC equipment including heat pumps, air conditioning and oil & gas furnaces.

• CFC certification included.

Architecture & Construction andManufacturing

Masonry• 1 year

• Preparation to go to work as an apprentice brick mason. Learn tools, machines, equipment, and techniques.

• Program certified by the Associate General Contractors of America, (AGCA).

Architecture & Construction

Precision Machining

• 2 year program• Shaping metal using hand tool,

machines and computers.• Mathematical and mechanical

aptitude required.• Good local job opportunities• Dual Enrollment with Dabney

Lancaster Community College

Manufacturing

Welding

• 2 year program• Set up and operation of

machine tools, welding and cutting machine, sheet metal fabrication and pattern making.

• Welds certified individually.

• Dual Enrollment with Dabney Lancaster Comm. Coll.

Manufacturing

Computer Systems Technology

• 1 year program• Learn hardware, system

configuration, operating systems, troubleshooting and networking.

• A+ and other certifications available

Information Technology

Criminal Justice

• 1 year• Hands-on experience

with police work• Theory and technology

related to criminology• Dual Enrollment with Blue

Ridge Community College.

Law, Public Safety,

Corrections & Security

Emergency Medical Technician

• 1 year• Students become skilled

in dealing with medical and trauma emergencies.

• On the job training and patient care experience.

• Virginia EMT certification available.

Law, Public Safety,Corrections & Security

andHealth Science

Virginia Teachers For Tomorrow• 1 semester• An introduction to

teaching and the teaching profession

• Opportunities to satisfy beginning teacher assessment requirements

• Dual Enrollment with Blue Ridge Comm. College

Education & Training

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Culinary Arts

• 2 years• Meal planning &

preparation, commercial baking, safety, sanitation, dining room service.

• ProStart certification available.

• Dual Enrollment with Dabney Lancaster Community College

Hospitality & Tourism

Cosmetology

• 2 years• Basic styling techniques

and cuts, nails, facials, manicures, pedicures, color and more.

• Virginia Board certification available

Human Services

Nurse Aide• 1 year.• Rigorous program• 1st semester learning

work and responsibilities of nurse aides, psychiatric aides, ward secretaries and food service staff

• 2nd semester is working in a health care facility.

• C.N.A. certification available

Health Science

Practical Nursing• 9 months classroom and

8 months clinical.• Seniors and post grads

only. Clinical phase is full-time.

• NLN pretest required @$50.00

• Preparation for Licensed Practical Nursing certification.

Health Science

Dental Assistant

• 1 year.• Learn assisting

techniques for working with patients; taking dental x-rays, patient dental care education and teamwork.

Health Science

Pharmacy Technician

One Year program to prepare students for the certification exam, and for work in a

pharmacy.

Excellent career opportunity

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

New for 2012-13

2 yr program.

Office Administration

• 1 semester• Enhance word processing

and communication skills needed by administrative support professionals.

• MOS & IC3 certifications available

Business Management &

Administration

Medical Systems Administration

• 1 Semester• Use of medical

terminology and procedures, developing medical documents and functioning effectively in a medical office environment.

Business, Management &

Administration

Career Assessment Center

• Interest Inventory

• Over 60 work stations where you can sample different jobs.

• Learn what careers look good for you.

Non-discrimination StatementAll students attending Augusta County Schools may participate in educational programs,

including but not limited to health and physical education, music and career & technical education. Educational programs and services will be designed to meet the varying needs of all students and will not discriminate against any individual for reasons of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability or gender. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquired regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator Section 504 CoordinatorEric Bond, Ed.D. George EarhartAss’t Sup’t Personnel Ass’t Sup’t Administration6 John Lewis Rd 6 John Lewis RdFishersville, VA 22939 Fishersville, VA 22939540-245-5107 540-245-5108

Staunton City Waynesboro CityTitle IX & Section 504 Coord. Title IX & Section 504 Coord.Dr. Jelisa Wolfe, Director Dr. Margaret VanHuss, DirectorSpecial Education Student Services116 W. Beverly St 301 Pine AveStaunton, VA 24401 Waynesboro, VA 22980540-332-3920 540-946-4600