MVCTC Career Technical Programs 2020-2021
Learn more about the MVCTC Career Technical Programs available for high school juniors and seniors.
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Natural Resource Management
Students will use classroom, laboratory, and outside fieldwork experiences to prepare for employment and advancement in the environmental engineering and natural resource management fields in the Natural Resource Management program. Students develop skills working on our campus 50-acre land lab, stocked pond, 2-acre wetland, and aquaculture production facility. Students will study fisheries and wildlife management, equipment operation, and habitat restoration.
Retail Agriculture Services
The Retail Agriculture Services program teaches plant production, maintenance, hydroponics, service, processing, customer relations, and sales. Students learn about careers and skills needed for horticulture and landscape by designing and maintaining landscape areas on the school campus. The program operates a greenhouse and flower shop, producing, processing, marketing, and selling greenhouse crops. Students also learn customer service, retail sales experience, floral shop, plant production, propagation, greenhouse and garden center operation. Students also learn valuable life skills that are necessary in the workplace.
Veterinary Science
The Veterinary Science program utilizes intensive science and math skills to prepare students to seek employment in veterinary medicine. There is a thorough review of animal behavior, handling, husbandry, medicine, and surgery related to companion animals, livestock, and equine species, including many hands-on skills demonstrations. A comprehensive review of all major body systems is conducted to allow students to apply this knowledge when performing physical examinations and the diagnosis and probable treatment of common diseases, disorders, and injuries. Students will prepare for careers as veterinary assistants/aides or continue their education to become Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT) or Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
Precision Machining
Students will learn to analyze specifications, lay out metal stock in the Precision Machining program, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools. Study paper drawings, SolidWorks, operating a drill press, power saws, honing machines, milling machines, lathes, surface grinding, and computer numeric control (CNC).
Robotics & Automation
In the Robotics and Automation program, students will be introduced to many aspects of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM). Study robotic applications in manufacturing, material handling, welding, computer numeric control (CNC) programming, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SolidWorks design software, data acquisition and analysis, and work cell development. Compete in SkillsUSA contests for Urban Search & Rescue, Additive Manufacturing, and Automated Manufacturing.
Welding
The Welding program is a two-year comprehensive, hands-on program for junior and senior students to prepare them for full-time and pre-apprenticeship employment as welders in industries including shipbuilding, industrial construction, energy fields, sheet metal, railroad, ornamental, and general fabrication. Areas of program concentration include Shielded Arc Welding (Stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (Mig), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Tig) along with HIWT’s Blueprint Reading, Weld Symbols, and Pipe-layout for welders and fitters courses. Students will be tested in all positions via Break Tests, Acid Etch Tests, and Guided Bend Tests. Students will have the opportunity to earn the American Welding Society (AWS) Welding Certifications. All tests will be held to the AWS standards of acceptability.
Computer Repair and Technical Support
The successful completion of the Computer Repair and Technical Support program will allow the student to enter the IT career field or be prepared to enter the next level of training in the IT field. Students will learn to install, repair, and troubleshoot computer hardware systems. They will perform maintenance practices and learn techniques for maintaining computer hardware security and learn 3D printer technologies and maintenance. Students will also learn the fundamentals of database management. Communication skills and professionalism in troubleshooting problems will be emphasized.
Animal Care & Management
Students will identify and apply responsible animal science principles in the Animal Care & Management program, including routine husbandry practices with companion animals. Students will explore careers in the animal care industry and animal, fish, bird, and reptile identification. Throughout the program, students will utilize technology principles to manage information systems and research issues affecting the industry. Students will work within the campus pet shop and grooming salon. Students study dog obedience training, business management, and grooming through firsthand experience.
Diesel Power Technologies
Learn to service and perform preventive maintenance to the ensure safe operation of large trucks, tractors, combines, and other heavy equipment. During the junior year in the Diesel Power Technologies program, students will learn to diagnose, disassemble, test, repair, and reassemble a diesel engine, including fuel systems, and check, adjust, repair power trains, and identify and use fasteners and tools. Senior year students will be able to service air conditioning systems, identify, troubleshoot, and service electrical and electronic systems, and identify, troubleshoot, and service hydraulic systems.
Sports Management and Marketing
Sports Management and Marketing is a unique and innovative program designed for students interested in both the business and sports industry. This program stresses the utilization of fundamental business and marketing concepts and will include an introduction to the sports industry. Completion of this two-year program will give students an edge in pursuing a marketing or sports management degrees on the collegiate level. Guest speakers, case studies, field trips, videos, and integrated computer activities will be incorporated into the class.
Medical Office Management
The Medical Office Management program prepares students to be a medical office professional. Students learn to greet and register patients, maintain patient records, schedule appointments, and bill patient's insurance companies. Students learn to work with healthcare insurance companies, collect patients' co-payments, and create and use electronic medical/health records. This program also teaches students to perform administrative and management duties to keep the medical office running smoothly.
Business Ownership
Business is everywhere. Whether you own, manage, or visit one, you interact with businesses every you will study general business and management skills with a focus on entrepreneurship. Microsoft Office is used daily to prepare for MOS Certifications. Leadership and communication skills are mastered through project presentations. Students finishing this program will be prepared for college or business employment.
Graphic Commercial Photography
In the Graphic Commercial Photography program, learn to photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects using digital or film cameras and equipment. May develop negatives or use computer software to produce finished images and prints.
Graphic Commercial Photography
In the Graphic Commercial Photography program, learn to photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects using digital or film cameras and equipment. May develop negatives or use computer software to produce finished images and prints.
Graphic Commercial Art
In the Graphic Commercial Art program, learn to design and create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects. Students will learn to use Adobe Creative Suite software and develop graphic design skills necessary to pursue a career in visual communication and advertising.
Medical Lab Assisting
The Medical Lab Assisting program content focuses on the laboratory services provided in the health care industry. Students interested in working in healthcare, but not necessarily with direct patient care, would be ideal candidates. The program is aligned with Sinclair Community College Medical Lab Assisting and students can earn one-year certificates for Clinical Lab Assisting and Clinical Phlebotomy. Students that earn the Phlebotomy certificate from Sinclair will be prepared to take the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician test. Alumni may also choose to take the American Medical Technologists certification test. Students gain knowledge and practical experience necessary to be employed in a laboratory setting or continue their education in a healthcare-related field.
Sports Medicine
The Sports Medicine program prepares students for numerous career opportunities in the fields of Sports Medicine and Exercise Science. Upon completing the program, students are encouraged to continue their education towards an Associate’s Degree Program in Sports Medicine or a Bachelor’s Degree Program at a four-year institution. Students are taught a wide variety of topics, participate in hands-on labs, enter science fairs, learn to use various exercise and testing equipment, learn athletic training modalities, and go “Above and Beyond” in all they do.
Pre-Nursing
The Pre-Nursing program content aligns with Sinclair Community College pathway for nursing students (i.e., College Credit Plus recommendations for core academics and integration into programming per staff credentials). Students in this program should have a strong academic skill set in math and science. It is recommended that they have completed Algebra I and Biology with a “C” or better.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program is a step into the workforce! This program strives to duplicate the real work environment found in the heating and air conditioning industry. All the equipment used in the lab is the actual equipment located on the job. Students will be given high-skilled knowledge of the latest technology, and a peek into the many different HVAC trade areas. Students will learn to install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in residential or commercial establishments.
Heavy Equipment Operator
In the Heavy Equipment Operator program, learn to operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as bulldozers, scrapers, skid loader, backhoe, excavator, roller/compactor, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.
Hospitality Services
This program trains students in hotel guest and resident services and healthcare careers as dietary and therapeutic recreational aides. Students can practice the skills they learn in nearby hotels, care centers, hospitals, banquet centers, and restaurants. This program is affiliated with the Ohio and American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Firefighter / EMS
The Firefighter/EMS program is designed to meet the requirements of the Ohio Department of Public Safety – Division of EMS curriculum and NFPA 1001. This program covers all the areas of Firefighting that may be necessary at the scene of fires and accidents. It includes classroom instruction and practical laboratory applications. Students will train in a departmental organization, scene safety, fire behavior, portable extinguishers, personal protective equipment, tools, ladders, fire hose, fire streams, salvage and overhaul, rescue, and water supply. Additionally, students will learn about fire control, fire alarms, communications, forcible entry, ventilation, ropes, cause and origin, fire protection systems, building construction, emergency medical care, and hazardous materials.
Computer Networking & Cyber Security
Computer Networking & Cyber Security has been a fully accredited Cisco Networking Academy for over 20 years and prepares students for industry-recognized Cisco CCNA and Cisco Cyber Operations certifications. Build and support networks for business, connecting users’ devices to each other and the internet. Identify and provide defense against cyber threats. If there ever was a time to prepare for a career in Computer Networking and Cyber Security, it is now.
Digital Design
Students in the Digital Design program learn web and motion graphics concepts. Design and code websites and create visual media vector/raster graphics, animations, video, and more. Explore the principles of graphic design, photography, creative filmmaking, motion graphics/animations, and 3D techniques. Study filmmaking principles such as storytelling and creative video production, animation, VFX principles, and introduction to 3D modeling. Opportunity to learn Swift, the iOS app development language. Students have the opportunity to earn industry-standard certifications through CIW. This program is taught by an instructor who is a CIW Certified Web Design Specialist. In addition, students learn with the CIW web design courseware.
Media and Video Production
The MVCTC Media & Video Production program teaches a blend of computer software applications. Students receive training in Adobe Creative Suite software. Before starting large senior projects, students are taught skills to create videos, graphics, and animation. Students also study Microsoft Office software.
Agriculture and Livestock Production
Agriculture and Livestock Production teaches students about the business of Agriculture. Livestock Selection and Nutrition, Agronomy, and Ag Business are the main courses taught, along with equipment operation and maintenance to give students hands-on experiences to be successful in agriculture careers. This program gives students the opportunity to earn college credits at Sinclair Community College and the 12-point Ohio Agribusiness and Production Systems Certificate.
Biotechnology
Students will build upon their knowledge to explore uses for science in the Biotechnology program by performing experiments in agriculture, medicine, genetics, and many other areas. The primary goal of the program is to introduce students to the research laboratory environment. Senior students will participate in independent research projects. Introductory laboratory skills will be taught and can be applied to the many areas of biotechnology. Working in the biotechnology career field requires at least a two-year degree. Biotechnology will also prepare you for science classes at the college level.
Criminal Justice
The primary goal of the Criminal Justice program is to develop high school students with the knowledge, marketable skills, and professionalism essential for initial employment and advancement in a Criminal Justice career. Therefore, the student will attain foundational skills for entry-level, technical, and professional careers. A sufficient variety of strategies will be offered to enable the student to gain in-depth training in the career path for Criminal Justice professions.
Computer Coding and Web Applications
The Computer Coding & Web Applications program gives students a strong start to their software development careers. Students have the opportunity to achieve a Fast Track Programming certificate from Sinclair Community College. As part of the Sinclair Community College Fast Track Programming certificate, College Credit Plus and other college credit opportunities combine to offer 18 college credits towards a Computer Science Associate’s Degree.
Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting program and related learning activities are concerned with developing ethical values and the necessary technical and manipulative skills, communication, leadership development, chair-side assisting, dental radiology, business skills, and basic laboratory skills. The students will be trained for entry-level, general chair-side dental assisting and dental specialty chair-side assisting, dental radiology, infection control, medical emergencies, ethics and law, patient education and communication, and college readiness skills.
Construction Carpentry
In the Construction Carpentry program, learn to construct, erect, install, remodel, and repair structures and systems of wood, plywood, wallboard, and metal using carpenter’s hand tools and power tools. Study construction safety procedures, blueprint orientation, and construction math.
Auto Collision
The Auto Collision program areas of preparation include automobile dent repairing, welding, auto detailing, removing and replacing parts, electrical systems, cooling systems, and estimating. This program provides instruction in repairing plastics, fiberglass and rubber bumpers, and refinishing metals and plastics used to manufacture automobiles and trucks.
Health Occupations
The Health Occupations program consists of exposure to a variety of health care fields. Some of the career pathways introduced will be physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy technician, radiology and surgical technician, and other direct patient care careers. Additionally, Health Occupation students will gain knowledge and skills related to employability, medication administration, and performing EKG's. Students will also learn assessment techniques and their relationship to the human body and exam preparation and assistance.
Electrical Trades
In the Electrical Trades program, learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, raceways, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is following NEC codes. May install or service residential and commercial wiring, telecom systems, single-phase systems, and 600 volts or less electrical motor control systems.
Early Childhood Education
Students in the Early Childhood Education program learn about children from birth to school age. In this program, students develop lesson plans and incorporate these for the MVCTC Preschool and field sites. They will gain an understanding of how children develop and how to incorporate the Ohio Department of Education preschool standards into their curriculum. This program will give the students the knowledge and foundation to become teachers in the Early Childhood field.
Culinary Arts
The Culinary Arts students operate an on-site restaurant with an ever-changing, full-service menu. In this program, students gain knowledge of necessary food preparation skills, nutrition, terminology, knife skills, safety and sanitation in the kitchen, the service of quality food, menu planning, food purchasing, inventory control, and much more. Those students furthering their education are encouraged to attend universities that offer Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Hospitality Management, or Nutrition.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
In the Aviation Maintenance Technician program, learn to service, repair, and overhaul aircraft, aircraft parts, and engines to ensure safe and dependable performance. The goals of the Aviation Maintenance Program are to provide students with the knowledge and positive work ethic needed in the industry today. Work with industry and the FAA to produce a well-rounded aviation technician. Instill safety, integrity, positive work habits, and good attendance. MVCTC was selected as one of the Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) schools to partner with Delta Airlines. This partnership provides Delta equipment access for instruction and broadens students’ access to the benefits of AMT careers available within the global aviation industry.
Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology is a two-year program covering safety and service procedures for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas, including Brakes, Steering and Suspension Systems, Electrical Systems, Engine Repair, and Engine Performance. Students will gain knowledge from hands-on projects in the lab working on customers' cars. Necessary skills are taught to operate computerized diagnostic equipment used in the industry.
Auto Services
The Auto Service program is a two-year program for students interested in automotive and truck service employment and advancement. Students will learn the necessary skills to conduct automotive tune-ups, repair brakes, tire service, exhaust service, engine operations, oil changes, and other basic maintenance and repair.
Architectural Design
In the Architectural Design program, learn to prepare detailed drawings and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications. This course involves a careful examination of drafting as a technical communication tool and for solving graphical problems. Learn necessary drafting skills, visualization, and solution of spatial problems. Prepare for college-level engineering programs or architecture programs.
Cosmetology
The Cosmetology program complies with the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology recommendations and career standards suggested by the Ohio Department of Education. The Cosmetology program is a two-year program of classroom instruction that includes clinical experience. Students learn procedures and skills to earn their cosmetologist license. The duties of the cosmetologist are comprehensive and can be varied. The cosmetologist performs a wide range of tasks requiring interpersonal and technical skills and demonstrating creativity and artistic talents.
Agriculture and Livestock Production Program Video 2021
Agriculture and Livestock Production Program Video 2021
