ACTS Lets You Try It

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ACTS Lets You Try It!

• ARAPAHOE/DOUGLAS CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL

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Human Cost of the One Way to Win Paradigm

• Other Ways to Win by Kenneth C.Gray and Edwin L.
  Herr (2006)

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How Do You Succeed?
By the time you are 39 years old you will have
already held ____ jobs.
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Career Development

• Investigate career options at
• www.collegeincolorado.org
• Choices Planner
• Choices Explorer

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Investigate your Options
through ARAPAHOE/DOUGLAS CAREER AND TECHNICAL
SCHOOL
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A Certification
Working With Your Hands
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A Certification

• A Certification Preparation
• Motherboards, Memory
• DOS 6.22 WIN98, WIN2000
• Hard Drives, CD ROMS
• Video Cards
• Hardware Install and Removal
• Printers
• Networking, Server 2000
• Ethernet, TCP/IP

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Agriculture
Growing in the Greenhouse
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Agriculture

• Agribusiness
• Animal and Equine Science
• Natural Resource Management
• Food Production
• Horticulture
• Construction
• Forestry
• Future Farmers of America (FFA)
• Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)

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Auto Technology
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Working as a Team
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Auto Technology

• Paid Summer Internship Available
• Electrical Fundamentals
• Computers and Scan Tools
• Breaks
• Suspension and Steering
• Four Wheel Alignment
• Engines
• Shop Safety

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Aviation Technology
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Come Fly With Us
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Aviation Technology

• Flight Simulator Training
• FAA Test Preparation
• Intro to Aerospace Studies and Aviation Careers
• Fundaments of Flight
• Flight Operations
• Aviation Weather
• Performance and Navigation
• Integrating Pilot Knowledge and Skills
• Field Trips Industry Guest Speakers

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Commercial Photography
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Fall Spring Exhibit
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Commercial Photography

• Work with Professional Photographers
• Learn Photographic Fundamentals
• Utilize 35mm, Digital, Medium and Large Format
• Darkroom/Laboratory Training
• Black and White/Color Film and Prints
• Learn Composition Color Principles
• Create a Portfolio
• Applied Photo Skills and Principles

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Comprehensive Building Trades
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Build a House Start to Finish
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Comprehensive Building Trades

• All Phases of Residential Construction
• Framing
• Roofing
• Drywall
• Interior and Exterior Trim
• Exposure to Trades
• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• AC/HVAC
• Use Hand and Power Tools
• Job Preparation
• Safety Training

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Criminal Justice
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Fingerprinting
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Criminal Justice

• Firearms Training Simulator
• Criminal Justice Careers Exploration
• Search and Seizure Laws
• Police Ride-along
• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Law

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Culinary Arts
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Chefs at Work
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Culinary Arts

• All Phases of Food Preparation and Service
• Students Operate Mr. Bs Restaurant
• Line Cooking
• Baking
• Pastry
• Host/Cashier
• Customer Service
• Waitstaff
• Create a Portfolio

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Diesel Equipment Technology
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Diesel Equipment Technology

• Landscaping, Lawn and Garden Equipment Repair and
  Reconditioning
• 2 and 4-Cycle Small Engine Diagnosis and
  Troubleshooting
• Nationally Certified Technician Program, EETC
• Lawn and Garden Industry (choose from 3 classes)
• CTE Lawn and Garden Equipment Repair Technician
• CTE Beginning Diesel Equipment Repair Technician
• CTE Advanced Diesel Golf Course Equipment
  Superintendent
• Apprentice Program Available with
  after Completion of all Three Classes

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Graphic Design
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Market Your Ideas
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Graphic Design

• Learn on Industry Recognized Software
• Quark Xpress
• Dream Weaver/ Flash
• Advanced Adobe Photoshop
• Advanced Adobe Illustrator
• Design Principles, Color, Typography
• Presentation and Proposals
• Create a Professional Portfolio

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Equine Science
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Equine Science

• Disease Management
• Lameness and Hoof Care
• Facility Management
• Management of Horses Horse Facilities
• Future Farmers of America (FFA)
• Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE)
• Current Trends in Equine Industry
• Equine Anatomy
• Nutrition and Feeds
• Genetics and Breeding

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Executive Internship
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Student Leadership Activities
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Executive Internship

• Professional World Exploration and Experience
• Sharpen Application and Employability Skills
• Writing and Communication Refinement
• Understand Psychology of the Adult Workplace
• Learn About Yourself and Set Your Goals
• Network in Field of Interest
• Experience Leadership and Team Building
• Acquire Organizations Skills

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Health Sciences Technology
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Learning Anatomy
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Health Sciences Technology

• Medical Terminology (college credit)
• Basic Anatomy and Physiology
• Legal and Ethical Issues
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Student Leadership (HOSA)
• Certified Nursing Assistant Program (college
  credit)- Includes Hospital Rotations
• Healthcare Career Internships
• Over 35 Guest Speakers
• Numerous Field Trips to Healthcare Facilities

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Teacher Cadet
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Learning to Teach
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Teacher Cadet

• Foundations of Education (college credit)
• Learn about Teacher Certification
• Governance of Schools
• History of Education
• Field Experience in Classroom Settings
• Lesson Planning and Implementation
• Growth and Development
• Legal Issues in Education
• Independent Classroom Observations

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Whats Next?

• Ask your counselor for more information
• Applications will be available December 15, 2007
• Check out these programs at
• www.actsinfo.org
• Investigate career options at
• www.collegeincolorado.org

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Just Try It!
ARAPAHOE/DOUGLAS CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL