2015-2016
Tech Deck
Program Guide
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Real Life, Real Learning
Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) has been an
important educational service of Kent ISD
for the past 40 years. Classes are designed
around work environments and emulate
real-world applications. Lab instruction
emphasizes computers and technology.
KCTC enrolls more than 2,500 students from
nearly 60 public and private high schools
each year. The Center provides students
with quality training in over 20 career
and technical programs including core
technical training, academic integration and
alignment with post-secondary education.
Directory Information
KCTC staff are happy to answer any questions you
may have. Please feel free to call us.
Enrollment616.365.2370
Registrar616.365.2370
Student Support Services
616.365.2370
Attending Kent Career Tech Center
• Attendance is free to all high school students and
non grad students under the age of 20.
• Credit for Kent Career Tech Center programs is
granted by the home school.
• Students who attend must be at least
sixteen years old by December 1 of
the school year in which they enroll. Please note: some programs have specific age
requirements
• Transportation is arranged by the home school.
• One session at KCTC equals three one-hour classes
at the sending school. Three sessions of 2 hours and
15 minutes are offered Monday through Friday.
• Seniors completing the first year of a two-year
program may return for a second school year
if openings are available in that same program.
However, high school students get priority
placement. Changing programs is not possible for
high school graduates. A $200 tuition fee may apply
as confirmation of intent to return.
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Articulation
The Tech Center works with colleges and universities
to coordinate the curricula of a number of career
and technical programs in an effort to save its
students time and tuition. Visit our website at www.
thetechcenter.org for additional program-specific
information.
Academic Credit Options
KCTC is working to provide more opportunities for
students to earn academic credit through their KCTC
coursework. Program descriptions are coded with
the following symbols to indicate opportunities to
earn core credit upon program completion. See our
website for more detail.
E = English
M = Math
S = Science
V = Visual, Performing & Applied Arts
O = Online Learning Experience
W = World Language (2nd year)
Session Times
1st session
2nd session
3rd session
6:55 am - 9:10 am
9:15 am - 11:30 am
12:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Please contact KCTC at 364.8421 or visit our
website – thetechcenter.org – for additional
information.
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Byron Center Regional Theatre Technology Only
3rd session
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Graphic Communications
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
Graphic Communications introduces students to interactive
design, layout/design, electronic publishing, printing
technologies and 3D game design. Students excited by visual
arts, electronic art and technology may be the perfect fit for
this program.
advertisements and other products for real clients
• Design your own 3D animation game
• Use professional digital photography techniques
• Design and print t-shirts, brochures, business cards and programs
• Credit Equivalency: E M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Interested in computer graphics
• Works well with others, under pressure and with deadlines
• High school classes in Art, Auto CAD, computer
applications, Math, English and Science
Future Career Opportunities
• Graphic Artist/Designer, Illustrator or Animator
• Digital Photographer, Web, Game or Multi-media Designer
• Electronic Publisher
• Digital, Screen or Offset Printing Press Operator
Regional Theatre Technology
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
Students work alongside national touring performance
groups and earn an opportunity to gain internships and
apprenticeships. Regional Theatre Technology students
produce and work on shows in a world class theatre at the
Van Singel Fine Arts Center.
Content Areas
• Create a successful show including staging, scene
construction and painting
• Explore lighting design and equipment
• Discover the ins and outs of professional audio
• Delve into the world of wardrobe and makeup design
• Work alongside industry professionals
• Credit Equivalency: S V W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Curious about theatrical production
• Willingness to collaborate with others
• Enjoys hands-on learning
Future Career Opportunities
• Production or Stage Manager
• Lighting or Scenic Designer
• Costume or Makeup Designer
• Master Electrician
• Sound Engineer
• Producer or Director
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Arts & Communication Pathway
Content Areas
• Combine art and technology to develop logos,
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
Students excited by leadership, the stock market, organization,
working with numbers and technology may be the perfect
fit for this program. Accounting Online introduces students
to accounting cycles and systems, business, analysis of
transactions and the e-Commerce world.
Content Areas
• Perform basic finance, accounting and industry practices
• Analyze business transactions, accounting systems, assets
and financial statements
• Work from home in a schedule that meets your needs
• Earn Microsoft Excel certification
• Credit Equivalency: E M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Works and learns independently of others
• Excels in problem solving
Future Career Opportunities
• Office Manager
• Accountant
• Bookkeeper
Accounting Systems &
Solutions
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
Accounting Systems and Solutions introduces students
to corporate accounting procedures and computerized
accounting software training. Students excited by
numbers, ideas, balancing a checkbook, and carrying ideas
through to the end product may be the perfect fit for this
program.
Content Areas
• Develop the financial management skills that form the
foundation of business
• See how companies use sustainable business practices
• Analyze data with top-of-the-line software that West
Michigan employers use
• Apply corporate accounting procedures and processes
• Credit Equivalency: E M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Computer literacy and keyboarding experience
• Excels in problem solving
Future Career Opportunities
• Accounting Clerk, Inventory Control Clerk, Accounts
Payable/Receivable Clerk, Inventory Clerk, Inventory
Control or Payroll Clerk
• Accountant
• Bookkeeper or Office Manager
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Business, Management, Marketing & Technology Pathway
Accounting Online
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
Information Technology lets students explore computer
technology and teaches them to use the tools, hardware and
software, that drive our world. Students excited by computers
and what they can do may be the perfect fit for this program.
Content Areas
• Create video games while learning how to program
• Build and maintain a PC and laptop
• Build secure LAN and WAN networks with switches and
routers
• Pursue Cisco Certified Network Administration (CCNA)
training worth thousands of dollars
• Use project-management to solve real-world problems faced
by IT professionals
• Credit Equivalency: E M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Eager to learn more about computers
• Excited about learning in fun, collaborative groups
Future Career Opportunities
• Internships
• Help Desk or Network Support Technician
• Software Developer
• Network Administrator
Entrepreneurship & Marketing
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
Students excited by sports and entertainment promotion,
marketing and trends in global business may be the
perfect fit for this program. Students simulate the work
environment by developing in-depth business projects and
working with local business owners.
Content Areas
• Develop your own business plan
• Create marketing surveys, flyers, business cards and ads
• Explore the growing role of social media in marketing
and business
• Complete team projects and develop leadership skills
• Credit Equivalency: E M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Dreams of owning and operating a business
• Embraces a customer service attitude
• Values teamwork and communication
Future Career Opportunities
• Business Owner
• Social Media Management/Specialist
• Sports & Entertainment Management
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Business, Management, Marketing & Technology Pathway
Information Technology
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
Students excited by building structures, reading diagrams,
woodworking and material selection may be the perfect fit
for this program. Residential framing, installing windows,
completing interior and exterior work, using hand and power
tools, and learning building codes, principles of Green
Construction and LEED Certification are just some of what this
program has to offer.
Content Areas
• Work on an actual home construction site every day
• Operate a full range of power tools
• Use Net-Zero building concepts of alternative energy and
sustainability
• Participate in the start-to-finish process of home building
• Credit Equivalency: M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Works outdoors in adverse weather (hot and cold)
• Uses and applies math
Future Career Opportunities
• Carpenter and Construction Manager
• Surveyor and Installer/Hanger/Finisher
• Material Moving Occupations
Engineering Technology/Site
Design Management
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
Students who are curious about how things work and are
interested in Mechanical or Architectural design and data
management may be a perfect fit for this program. This
program provides students with two options for study:
Mechanical Design or Site Development.
Content Areas
• Discover the basic skills for engineering careers while
learning about seven different engineering disciplines
• Design and prototype products, then examine the
design results through our 3D printer
• Use maps, Global Information Systems (GIS), aerial/
satellite imagery, and software for the environmental
and facilities fields
• Design a commercial project using land use and
management techniques
• Credit Equivalency: E M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Classes in Mechanical Drafting, Art, Keyboarding,
Math, and Science
• Word processing, spreadsheets and databases
Future Career Opportunities
• Environmental and Design Firms, State and Federal Agencies
• Architectural or Civil Drafter
• Engineering
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Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Pathway
Applied Construction
Technology
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
Students who are excited by furnaces, refrigerators and air
conditioners and who are curious about testing and installing
equipment may be the perfect fit for this program. Installing new
climate control systems in homes through a partnership with
Habitat for Humanity is just one of the perks of this program.
Content Areas
• Plan, install, and service HVAC systems in an actual home
• Apply mechanical code to the planning and installation
of systems, including mechanics, circuits, controls and
programmable controllers
• Discover the important role this industry has in
environmental protection
• Credit Equivalency: M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Classes in Science, Metal or Wood Shop, Technology and
Mechanical Drawing
• Manual dexterity and mechanical ability
Future Career Opportunities
• Retail/Wholesale Salesperson
• Refrigeration or Service Technician
• Heating/Cooling Systems Installer, Sheet Metal Installer
• Sheet Metal Fabricator
Precision Machining
Technology
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
The Precision Machining Technology program is partners
with Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC). Class
takes place at the Applied Technology Center (ATC) on
GRCC’s main campus. Students who are curious about
how things work and who are mechanically inclined may
be the perfect fit for this program.
Content Areas
• Use computers to design parts, program and operate
high-tech manufacturing equipment
• Create prototypes from plastics, non-ferrous metals and
their alloys
• Check design results with our 3D rapid prototype
machine
• Learn CAD/CAM software and the design process
• Credit Equivalency: M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Ability to visualize drawings and objects
• High school classes in Technology and Math
Future Career Opportunities
• Machine Operator or Machinist
• CAD/CAM Designer/Programmer
• CNC Programmer
• Apprenticeships in a variety of careers
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration (HVACR)
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
Students who enjoy painting, repairing and working on the
exteriors of damaged vehicles may be the perfect fit for this
program. This program maintains a high industry standard
through the ASE NATEF certification process. Students in this
program learn entry-level skills that prepare them for state
and national certification.
Content Areas
• Repair, refinish, and restore damaged vehicle exteriors
• Use air brushes, spray guns, and custom painting tools and
techniques
• Weld and use a variety of specialized, high-tech tools
• Earn certifications and begin apprenticeships
• Credit Equivalency: M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Solves problems and works independently
• Spatial and mechanical aptitude
Future Career Opportunities
• Apprenticeships are available
• Body/Bumper Repairer or Frame Repairer
• Detailer/Polisher or Spray Painter
• Auto Insurance Estimator
Automotive Technology
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
Our Automotive Technology Program is ASE (Automotive
Service Excellence) certified reflecting our commitment to
high industry standards. Students who are excited by cars
can explore engine rebuilding, brake servicing, four-wheel
alignments, electrical systems testing and more.
Content Areas
• Earn Michigan certification in engine repair, braking
systems, front end and steering and electrical systems
• Explore automatic transmissions, manual drive trains
and axles, heating and air conditioning and engine
performance
• Diagnose and repair customer cars and manufacturerdonated vehicles
• Credit Equivalency: E M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Reliable attendance
• Strong work ethic
• Mechanical aptitude
Future Career Opportunities
• Automotive Technician
• Quick Lube Technician
• Automotive Parts Store Clerk
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Auto Collision Repair
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
The Avionics-Aircraft Electronics program may be a
perfect fit for students who are interested in electricity,
electronics, avionics, aircraft maintenance, air traffic
control, engineering and flight sciences. This course is
offered at our hangar at the Gerald R. Ford International
Airport and offers the opportunity to earn national
certification usually earned at the college level.
Content Areas
• Operate a turbine engine and a complete aircraft
electrical system
• Install and test communication, navigation, and control
systems of real aircraft
• Read aircraft instruments and navigation maps
• Practice flying in our flight simulator
• Credit Equivalency: E M S O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
High school courses in physics, algebra and mechanics
Future Career Opportunities
• Mechanics Assistant or Avionics Assistant
• Avionics Technician
• Airline Ramp/Freight Operations Agent
• Aviation ground Service Technician
• Electrical/Electronic Systems Fabricator
Aviation Maintenance
Technology
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
The Aviation Maintenance program is housed at the Gerald
R. Ford International Airport. Students who are excited
about the airport environment, jet engines, helicopters and
other aircraft components may be the perfect fit for this
program. This program gives students the opportunity to
earn both national and international certifications.
Content Areas
• Disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and check
components on actual aircraft in our hangar at Gerald
R. Ford Airport
• Start and taxi a single-engine aircraft
• Operate turbine engines, hydraulic systems and more
• Prepare for national and international certifications
• Credit Equivalency: E M S O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
A genuine interest in aviation
Future Career Opportunities
• Aviation Ground Service Technician
• Aircraft Mechanics Helper
• Aircraft Detailer
• Airline Ramp/Freight/Operations Agent
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Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Pathway
Aviation Electronics
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
Diesel and Equipment Technology introduces students to
servicing, maintaining, repairing and rebuilding components in
engines, vehicles and heavy equipment. Students excited to work
with and operate diesel and gas engines, electrical and hydraulic
systems and learn welding may be perfect for this program.
Content Areas
• Start, operate, and troubleshoot a wide variety of heavy
equipment used in construction, trucking, agricultural,
and material handling industries
• Operate specialized testing equipment
• Learn and practice welding techniques
• Service, repair, and rebuild light and heavy duty engines
• Credit Equivalency: M S O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Mechanical aptitude, problem solving and observation skills
• High School classes is Math, Science and Technology
Future Career Opportunities
• Apprenticeship programs are available
• Diesel Equipment Technician and Preventative
Maintenance Technician
• Equipment Operator
Alternative Energy
Course may be taken for 1 year
Students who are excited to learn about renewable and
sustainable energy sources may be a perfect match for this
program. Our Alternative Energy program provides an
introduction to energy-related fields and preparation for
new, emerging careers.
Content Areas
• Discover the science and engineering behind emerging
technologies in wind, solar, battery and biofuel power
• Build alternative energy projects and see them work
• Investigate pros and cons of various energy sources
• Prepare for new careers in energy generation
• Credit Equivalency: E M S V O
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Solves problems and communicates within a team
• Classes in Applied Math, Biology, Earth Science and
Computers
Future Career Opportunities
• New and emerging fields to be created in the next 5 years
• Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer,
Environmental Engineer or Chemical Engineer
• Product Designer and Developer
• Repair/Installation Technician across multiple industries
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Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Pathway
Diesel & Equipment
Technology
Course may be taken for 1 year
Mechatronics combines the fields of mechanical and
electrical engineering, IT and control systems. Students
excited by high-tech robotics, advanced electronics
and clean manufacturing may be the perfect fit for this
program.
This program offers two learning options. Exploration of
Mechatronics, open to 10th-12th graders, features a blended
approach – partially online and partially face-to-face.
This is the only program open to 10th graders. In Full
Mechatronics, open to 11th and 12th graders, students spend
the traditional 5 half days each week at the Tech Center for
an in-depth experience.
Content Areas
• Work with intelligent machines that respond to their
environment in real time
• See the role that advanced robotics, electronics and clean
manufacturing play in local companies
• Discover related career opportunities in aerospace,
biomedical, computer hardware/software, robotics and
telecommunications
• Credit Equivalency:
Exploration of Mechatronics - M V O
Full Mechatronics - M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Hands-on experiences in mechanics or technology
• Strong science, math and problem-solving skills
• Motivated and self-directed
Future Career Opportunities
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Computer Controls
• Robotics and Automated Systems
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Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Pathway
Mechatronics
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Health Sciences Early College
Academy (HSECA)
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
Students in HSECA can earn up to 14 free direct college
credits, 7 per year. HSECA offers three exciting courses –
Biomedical Technology, Diagnostic Healthcare Professions
and Therapeutic Healthcare Professions – in actual
healthcare settings. Students excited about biotechnology,
genetics, cell structure, anatomy, diagnostic tests, and direct
patient care may be a perfect match for these courses.
Diagnostic Healthcare Professions
Located at the Downtown Market
• Perform diagnostic testing using equipment including
glucose meters, hemoglobinometers, spectrophometers
and electrocardiographs
• Practice medical lab simulations using actual
sonography, electrocardiograph, live blood draws, plus
respiratory lung treatment and testing
• Earn a phlebotomy internship and certification
Therapeutic Healthcare Professions
Located at the Downtown Market
• Practice wound care – put casts on “patients,” place and
remove sutures/staples, change bandages/dressings,
conduct sensory tests
• Dissect organs like hearts and lungs to examine how
they work
• Develop a care plan for actual patients by interacting
with them and reviewing their chart
• Earn Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) credential with
additional training
Biomedical Technology
Located downtown Grand Rapids at GVSU’s Cook
DeVos Center for Health Sciences
• Conduct biotechnology experiments in cell function and
reengineer cells in a GVSU lab
• Work alongside actual medical researchers and propose
a cure for a real disease
• Mutate, grow and study micro-organisms for
pharmaceutical use
Credit Equivalency (all HSECA Programs): E M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
High school courses: Biology, Algebra I, Anatomy &
Physiology, Chemistry, English I and II
Future Career Opportunities
• Registered Nurse
• Biomedical Engineer
• Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technologist
• Cardiovascular Technologist
• Medical Sonographer
• Dietician
• Respiratory Therapist
• Microbiologist
• Pharmaceutical Engineer
• Physician
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Health Sciences Pathway
Content Areas
Health Careers Main Campus
Courses may each be taken for 1 or 2 full years
Students who are excited about scientific investigation, direct
patient care, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, phlebotomy
and other healthcare related careers may be a perfect match
for Main Campus Health Careers. This program offers
students 4 courses to explore a variety of healthcare fields and
careers including: Certified Nurse Assistant, Exploring Health
Careers, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Rehabilitation.
Content Areas
• Jump start your career with the basics in medical
terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Provide real-life patient care at Grand Rapids area health
service projects
• Credit Equivalency: E M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Integrity and dedication
• Enjoys the challenges of a changing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
Future Career Opportunities
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Patient Care Technician
• Patient Transporter
• Dietary Aide
• Phlebotomist
• Registered Nurse
• Physician
• Physical Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Pharmacist
• EMT/Paramedic
• Medical Assistant
• Athletic Trainer
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Health Sciences Pathway
care facilities
• Earn CPR, First Aid and other specialized certifications
• Organize school blood drives and implement health-related
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Hospitality
Course may be taken for either 1, 2 or 3 full years
Students who are excited about creating beautiful and delicious
dishes and desserts while also working with the public may be
a perfect match for this program. Courses are offered at the
Tech Center and the Downtown Market. Beginning with an
introductory year, students choose Baking or Culinary Arts
for the second year. An additional fellowship year (following
graduation from the local district) allows students to earn up
to 18 free credits from Ferris State University.
and entrées in our commercial-grade, ACFEF and Green
Certified kitchen, bakery, and restaurant
• Bake cookies, tortes, breads, bagels, doughnuts and
decorate cakes
• Operate grills, broilers, automatic slicers, commercial-grade
mixers and carousel ovens, plus learn about hospitality law,
marketing, customer service and catering
• Credit Equivalency: E M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Restaurant experience
• Classes addressing nutrition, food, sustainability, “farm to
table,” business math and science
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity
Future Career Opportunities
• Assistant Banquet or Restaurant Manager
• Caterer
• Cook: line, preparation, second
• Baker
• Hospitality Salesperson
• Pastry Chef
• Cake Decorator
Criminal Justice
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
Students who are excited about law enforcement,
corrections, emergency response and legal services may be
a perfect match for this program.
Content Areas
• Connect with industry professionals including special
agents, local police officers and lawyers through our
mentor program
• Discover the basics of criminal justice, investigations and
law enforcement
• Dig into criminal law, the court system and corrections
• Investigate criminology, field operations and Spanish
• Credit Equivalency: E M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Integrity, self-control and ability to follow directions
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work and cooperate in a team
Future Career Opportunities
• Police Officer, Detective or Federal Special Agent
• Corrections Officer, Crime Scene Tech
• Probation, Parole or Surveillance Officer
• Lawyer, Court Clerk, Paralegal
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Human Services Pathway
Content Areas
• Prepare and serve hors d'oeuvres, canapés, soups, salads,
Sustainable Agriscience
This program introduces students to a field that is constantly
growing and changing. New technologies in this industry
bring improved agricultural products to consumers, while
minimizing impact on the environment. Students who are
excited about the preservation of natural resources, plant life,
landscaping, greenhouse operations and pest management
may be a perfect match.
Content Areas
• Identify, propagate, and grow plants in a real greenhouse
and arboretum
• Operate hand tools and agriscience equipment
• Manage pests using modern techniques
• Earn Michigan Certified Green Industry Professional and
Pesticide Applicator licenses
• Credit Equivalency: E M S V O W
Helpful Experiences and Aptitudes
• Solves problems and communicates within a team
• Develops, designs and creates landscapes and growing
systems
• Enjoys working outdoors
Future Career Opportunities
• Landscape Designer or Landscape Maintenance
• Golf Course Technician or Grounds keeper
• Greenhouse Grower or Nursery/Garden Center Manager
Student Organizations
Students not only come to the Tech Center for
academics and career exploration, they also have
the opportunity to participate in several student
organizations. These groups give students experience
in leadership roles, help enhance the skills they
learn in our labs and classrooms and some offer
competition at local, state and national levels.
FFA
Ford AAA
HOSA
MITES
Principal’s Leadership Team
SkillsUSA
Young Creatives
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Natural Resources & Agriscience Pathway
Course may be taken for either 1 or 2 full years
Find the Right Fit
The Tech Center offers a program to fit just
about every student. In fact, we have so
many options that determining the right
pathway and program can be the hardest
part. That’s why we’ve created the guiding
questions below. Use the questions on the
front and back of this card to help determine
which pathway is best for each student.
Then, use the cards throughout this guide to
choose the program that’s the right fit.
Arts & Communications
• Are you a creative thinker?
• Are you imaginative, innovative and original?
• Do you like to communicate ideas?
• Do you like making crafts, drawing, playing a musical
instrument, taking photos, or writing stories?
Business, Management,
Marketing & Technology
• Do you enjoy being a leader, organizing people,
planning activities, and communicating?
• Do you like to work with numbers or ideas?
• Do you enjoy carrying through with an idea and seeing
the end product?
• Do you like things neat and orderly?
• Would you enjoy starting a business, following the stock
Engineering/Manufacturing &
Industrial Technology
• Are you mechanically inclined and practical?
• Do you like reading diagrams and blueprints, and
drawing?
• Do you like building structures?
• Are you curious about how things work?
• Would you enjoy painting a house, repairing cars,
wiring electrical circuits, or woodworking?
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market, creating advertisements, or internet research?
Health Sciences
• Do you like to care for people or animals that are sick
or help them stay well?
• Are you interested in diseases and in how the body
works?
• Do you enjoy reading about science and medicine?
• Would it be fun to learn first aid or volunteer at a
hospital or veterinary clinic?
Human Services
• Are you friendly, open, understanding, and
cooperative?
• Do you like to work with people to solve problems?
• Is it important to you to do something that makes
things better for other people?
• Do you like to help friends with family problems?
• Do you like reading, storytelling, traveling, or tutoring
young children?
Natural Resources &
Agriscience
Kent ISD is an equal opportunity institution. Kent ISD does not
discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age,
sex, physical/mental disability or veteran status in its educational
programming, enrollment, employment or contracting. The
Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and
Title II is: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Legal
Services, Kent ISD.
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• Are you a nature lover?
• Are you practical, yet curious about the physical world?
• Are you interested in plants and animals?
• Do you enjoy hunting or fishing?
• Do you like to garden or mow the lawn?
• Are you interested in protecting the environment?
2015-2016 Programs
Arts & Communications
Graphic Communications
Regional Theatre Technology
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Business, Management, Marketing & Technology
Accounting Online
Accounting Systems & Solutions
Information Technology
Entrepreneurship & Marketing
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Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial
Technology
Applied Construction Technology
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Engineering Technology/Site Design Management 7
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning &
Refrigeration (HVACR)8
Precision Machining Technology
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Auto Collision Repair
9
Automotive Technology
9
Aviation Electronics
10
Aviation Maintenance Technology
10
Diesel & Equipment Technology
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Alternative Energy
11
Mechatronics12
Health Sciences
Health Sciences Early College Academy (HSECA)
Health Careers
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Human Services
Hospitality15
Criminal Justice
15
Natural Resources & Agriscience
Sustainable Agriscience
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Satellite Programs & Locations
Hospitality
Located at the Downtown Market
Precision Machining
Located at GRCC’s Applied Technology Center with easy
access to advanced equipment and GRCC classes
Regional Theatre Technology
Located in the Van Singel Fine Arts Center at Byron
Center Public Schools in Byron Center
Health Sciences Early College Academy
Located at the Downtown Market – Therapeutic Healthcare
Professions and Diagnostic Healthcare Professions
Located at GVSU's Cook-DeVos Center for Health
Sciences – Biomedical Technology
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Get more details online at thetechcenter.org
Aviation Maintenance Technology &
Aviation Electronics
Located at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport
2015-2016
Tech Deck
Program Guide
Ask our students and they'll give
lots of reasons to join them here at
the Tech Center:
• Learn in a real-world way
• Try out and gain experience in
different careers
• Meet local business people
• Get college and/or high
school credit
• Experience an adult setting
• Meet students from other schools
• Make new friends who share
your interests
• Find great teachers who challenge
you and really care
Real Life, Real Learning
thetechcenter.org
1655 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616.364.8421