This department offers courses designed to introduce
students to "hands on" life-long skills as well as conceptual
and critical thinking skills so necessary in today's rapidly changing
world. Opportunities are offered for the development of future employment
skills in a number of related fields ranging from computer-aided drafting
to vocational agriculture, creative woodworking to construction technology.
Business and industry have provided our program with jobs at entry-level
while work experience in many fields has allowed students on-the-job
training.
Whereas the department offerings are not limited solely
to preparing for a career, all of the courses offer skills and knowledge
that will be immediately useful. Practical applications offering "how
to" knowledge for fixing things, reading a blue print, or changing
a tire provide knowledge every person needs.
Several points should be emphasized about the course
offerings of the Applied Academics and Technology Department. The department
welcomes and encourages girls, as well as boys, in all programs; it
also utilizes "hands on" techniques and responsibilities for
all our students. One year is required for graduation; however, students
are encouraged to enroll in courses in this department to explore possible
career areas.