About Us

Students study several facets of the automobile service trade under an ASE certified instructor and receive training in troubleshooting and repairing automotive problems. Auto Tech students are trained on engine performance, heating/air, transmission/trans-axle, drive line services, and electrical, brake, and suspension systems. Training in this NATEF-certified program focuses on OBD & OBD II computer systems used in today's vehicles.

Hands-on projects are used to teach students the skills they need for success in the building and construction trades. Courses cover a variety of disciplines, including carpentry, plumbing, heating, masonry, drywall, roofing, insulation, electric, interior decorating, and finishing. Through a partnership with the Indiana-Kentucky-Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters, the program provides enhanced teaching materials and future career opportunities. Students completing the program could qualify for direct entry to the Carpenters' apprenticeship program following graduation.

This two-year program is designed to build the skills and knowledge necessary to perform beauty treatments, including the care and beautification of the hair, complexion and hands. Upon completion, students are prepared to test for state certification. Students will complete salon services in the AKScissory School.

Our program is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in law, law enforcement, corrections, and the security industry. Students are expoed to the legal process, form a suspect being questioned to the convicted being incarcerated. Other topics addressed include criminal investigations, evidence collection, interview techniques, and legal documentation. The curriculum incorporates numerous guest speakers and field trips.

Our curriculum follows that of the National Restaurant Association's Pro Start Program, providing students with the general knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in the food services industry. Student chefs cater events and run their own restaurant, the Career Cafe, providing hands-on experience that closely equates to work in the culinary industry.

In partnership with NIPSCO, the Energy Academy prepares students for high-demand jobs in the electronics, energy, and utility industries. The curriculum incorporates hands-on experiences in electromechanical installation and maintenance, energy and environmental technology, public utilities, and residential and commercial energy. Classroom and laboratory instruction is project-based, and coursework involves fieldwork and internship opportunities. The Energy Academy prepares students for continued training, post-secondary education, or entry to a career.

Today's firefighters respond to emergency situations requiring technical expertise in many areas; the "old" job of a firefighter only battling fires is long gone! Through this program, students learn about fire extinguishing methods and equipment, special extinguishing agents, hazard considerations, and principles of emergency response. Upon completion of this three-course program, students are trained in all facets of basic fire/rescue operations and earn Firefighter I and II certfications.

Our program offers students a head start in the high-demand healthcare industry. Coursework covers medical terminology and basic anatomy, along with patient care skills such as taking blood pressures, administering first aid, and performing CPR. Students may obtain a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) license while still in high school. Internships at area healthcare facilities are available for second-year students.

Our program, developed in consultation with regional business and industries, prepares students for entry-level employment int he metalworking and manufacturing fields. High-tech machine shop experiences give students hands-on opportunities to work with engine lathes, milling and drilling machines, and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines, as well as with computerized lathes, mills, and robots. The curriculum includes welding, machining, pneumatics, hydraulics, CAD, CAM, and geometry.

Smart Manufacturing is a great fit for students interested in Robotics, Technology, and Automation. Smart Manufacturing is the use of emerging advanced technologies to increase the efficiency of traditional manufacturing processes. Several major companies in our area need a future workforce in this field. Some career options include: Automation Integrators, Controls Technicians, Engineering Technologists, Automation Technologists, and Robot Technicians. 

This course prepares students for entry-level employment in the metalworking industry. Areas of instruction include: oxy-acetylene welding, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and flux cored arc welding, long with oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting .The program also offers students practical experience in computer-assisted welding, burning, and programming. Students work toward entry-level skills and certfications.