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- Career Technical Education Courses
- Animation
- Auto Body Refinishing
- Auto Body Repair
- Construction Technology
- Culinary Arts
- Cybersecurity
- Dental Assisting
- Electrical Maintenance
- Electrical Vehicles / Automotive Services
- Fashion Design & Textile Art
- Film & Video Production
- Fire Science/First Responder
- Forensic Science
- Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Law Enforcement
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Science/Health Careers
- Metals Technology
- Mobile App Design And Computer Coding
- Nursing Careers
- Pharmacy Technician
- Sports Medicine & Kinesiology
- Veterinary Science
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Acquire skills in basic figure drawing, cell animation, 2D, and 3D computer animation. Develop an understanding of scriptwriting, storyboarding, and sound design.
Use restoration techniques to prepare vehicles for spray finishing and detailing. Learn proper techniques and paint applications in a professional shop environment.
Develop surface preparation including welding, metal straightening, and finishing to return cars to pre-accident condition. Apprenticeships may be available.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (UC “c”)
Design, estimate, and construct buildings with carpentry tools and equipment using industry standards. Receive OSHA safety training on building houses through various phases of construction.
Students train in our industry kitchen to prepare stocks, cuts of meat, poultry, and seafood utilizing a variety of cooking methods. Prepare students to work in various kitchen professions and restaurant settings while preparing for your career and future college education.
Train for technical challengers in a networked computer system and learn methods to protect vital data in private and public industries.
Preparation for students who aspire to be dental assistants, dental hygienists, and dentists. Acquire chair-side assisting skills, laboratory, and x-ray capabilities. Qualified students may earn state certification in radiation safety and infection control. Internships are available.
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE (UC "c")
Students install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair residential and commercial electrical systems. Successful students are qualified to receive a California Electrical Training Card.
ELECTRICAL VEHICLES/AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES (UC "d" or "g")
Learn about passenger cars, electrical circuit board trainers, various types of EV transportation, and use of specific industry tools.
FASHION DESIGN & TEXTILE ART (UC “f”)
Students learn entry-level skills in the clothing and fashion field. Style, line, color, and design principles will set the tone for creating garments. Students will apply principles of fine art and design to their work.
FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION (UC “f”)
Students learn scriptwriting for television and film, storyboarding, directing, editing, and sound design engineering. Produce videos for business and entertainment while engaging in the history of cinema.
FIRE SCIENCE/FIRST RESPONDER (UC “d”)
Students will be introduced to Fire Department and Emergency Services related fields and techniques used to perform the job. The class focuses are academic, technical skills, and employability practices.
Develop the knowledge and training related to forensics while exploring the procedures to solve crimes. Topics include investigating crime scenes and laboratory safety rules and regulations.
HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) (UC “c”)
Learn maintenance, overhaul, repair, and adjustment of residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration units.
Prepare for a career in public and private investigative fields. Understand the criminal justice system, investigate crimes, and improve decision-making skills.
MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING (UC “d”)
The combination of electrical and mechanical engineering is where students design, build and program robotic mechanisms. Students will apply C++ and Python coding to direct microcontroller parts.
Learn back office medical procedures, including medical terminology, lab procedures, anatomy, and physiology. Clinical training in hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices is available.
MEDICAL SCIENCE/HEALTH CAREERS (UC “d" or "g”)
Prepare students who aspire to become nurses and doctors for a career in the medical field. This course focuses on human biology, disease, hands-on patient care, medical terminology, leadership and teamwork, with job shadow and hospital internships in emergency, surgery, physical therapy, radiology, pediatrics, and more.
METALS TECHNOLOGY (UC “c" or "g”)
Learn welding theory and safety with hands-on experience in the operation of welding equipment. Welding is used in auto repair, building construction, ornamental ironwork, and many machinery jobs.
MOBILE APP DESIGN AND COMPUTER CODING (UC “g”)
Practice multimedia design, web development for internet technology, and programming for mobile platforms and devices. Learn the process of designing, coding, and deploying mobile applications for use in e-commerce, productivity, enterprise, and web purposes.
NURSING CAREERS (UC "d" or "g")
Understand theoretical concepts and real-world applications of the abilities required to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
This course prepares students with the knowledge and skills required for employment as a pharmacy clerks. It focuses on academics, technical skills, and employability practices essential in the pharmacy profession.
SPORTS MEDICINE & KINESIOLOGY (UC “d”)
Acquire knowledge in anatomy, physiology, fitness, exercise, vitals, and nutrition. Gain experience in taping, training room management, injury treatment and training, patient care, and bio-metrics of movement.
Learn anatomy and physiology, as well as animal health and disease, animal behavior and client communication to prepare for employment in veterinary careers.
Advanced Courses
Only available to second-year students with counselor/teacher approval.
- Advanced Automotive Services
- Advanced Culinary Arts
- Advanced Film
- Advanced Metals Technology
- Advanced Sports Medicine and Kinesiology