Home of the 1st RPS Governor’s Career and Technical
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Academy
Endorsed by the Virginia Department of Education
Richmond Technical Center
FACTS
RTC: Two buildings
located on
Richmond’s North Side
RTC North
2015 Seddon Way
RTC South
202 Westwood Ave
RICHMOND TECHNICAL CENTER
9th thru 12 Grade Students
8th Pilot Program
Students Enrollment Areas
Richmond City
Counties:
Charles City
King & Queen
King William
West Point
CLUSTERS
STEM
Student Services
Construction Services
Medical Services
Business & Personal Services
RTC CLUSTERS
Communications & Technology
Transportation & Manufacturing
Performance Learning Center(PLC)
2011-12
High School Programs
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Business Information and Technology
Design Multimedia and Web Technologies
Entrepreneurship
Medical Systems Administration
Sports Business Management
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Career Connection
Career Investigations
Careers in Teaching
Construction Careers
Green Technology Careers
Health Careers Interpretation
Robotics I Career Investigation
Robotics II Careers Interpretations
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Health & Medical Services
Dental Assistant I
Dental Assistant II
EMT I, II,& III
Introduction to Health & Medical Sciences
Nurse Assistant I & II
Pharmacy Tech I & II
Sports Medicine I & II
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Family & Consumer Services
Culinary Arts for Business
Culinary Arts I &II
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Technology Education
Technical Drawing & Design
Architectural Drawing & Design
Computer Systems Technology
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STEM Engineering
Digital Electronics
Digital Visualization
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
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STEM Therapeutic Services
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to Health & Medical Sciences
Nutrition & Wellness
2011-12
High School Programs
Trade & Industry
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Automotive Body Technology I & II
Automotive Technology I& II
Barbering I, II & III
Basic Small Engine Repair
Beauty Salon Assistant
Building Management I & II
Carpentry I & II
Cosmetology I & II
Electricity & Cabling I & II
Electronics Technology I & II
Graphic Imaging Design I & II
Greenhouse Management
Horticultural Sciences
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HVAC I& II
Landscaping Development
Masonry I & II
Physics of Technology I
Physics of Technology II
Precision Machining II
Small Engine Repair Technology I & II
Technology Foundations
Television Production I& II
Welding I & II
Successfully Preparing for
Your Future Work Environments
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Job Shadowing
Mentors
Internships
Community Service
Pre Apprenticeships
National Technical Honor Society
(NTHS)
Student Leadership Organizations
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Family, Career & Community Leaders of America
(FCCLA)
Health Occupation Student Association (HOSA)
Robotics
Skills USA
Technology Student Association (TSA)
Leadership Student Organization Competition Events
Virginia State Fair
Student Competitors
RTC’s Partnerships or Volunteers
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RTC Annual School-Wide Activities
Entrepreneurship Sessions
Workplace Readiness Sessions
Cluster Projects
Dress for Success Day
Financial Aid Seminars
Horticulture Flower Sales
OSHA Training & Testing
Dual Enrollment Testing
Student Organization Competition Events
Student Organization Officer’s Ceremony
PRE and POST Mock Job Interviews
Community Service
College/University Day
Parent Open House
Seniors” Citizen Beauty Day
CTE Month Activities
Career Fair
NTHS Induction Ceremony
Business Open House
Credential Training and Testing
On line School Store
Academic Extended Day
Awards/Recognition Night
RPS/RTC Highlights 2010-11
Governor’s Academy for STEM
RTC Student Outcomes
Interactive
Projects
PostSecondary
College
Credits
Networking
Workplace
Readiness
Skills
Visit
Colleges &
Business
Sites
Credentials
Clinical
And
Research
Careers
Explorations
OSHA
Certification
& Internet
Safety
Scholarships
And
Awards
Leadership
Self-Directed
And
Responsibility Skills
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) Careers
EMT/Paramedics
Architects
Engineers
Physical Therapists
Doctors
Nutritionists
College Credits with STEM
Therapeutic Services Pathway - 18 college credits
Engineering & Technology Pathway - 14 college credits
Therapeutic Services
(2009-2012)
RPS Courses and Credits
9th Grade
2009
Intro to Health & Medical Sciences
Medical Terminology
10th Grade
2010
Human Anatomy & Physiology
11th Grade
Medical Terminology (3) VUU
Human Anatomy & Physiology ( 8-pending)
Medical Terminology (8)- VUU
2011
Emergency Medical Technician I & II
Emergency Medical Technician III
2012
12th Grade (Even Days)
Sports Medicine I & II
Dual Enrollment Credits (18)
Emergency Technician Basic (6)
EMT Clinic(1) (Summer) JSRCC
Summer Academic Enrichment
Programs
Therapeutic Services
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Leadership Camp
(8th Grade) RTC
Mathematics Science
Investigators
Jump Scope Stethoscope
( 6th-11th Grades) UR
(K-12 Grades)
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VCU Middle Center Junior Project
Health Careers
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Medical Explorers
(9th-11th Grades) Richmond Community Hospital
(8th -12th Grades) VCU
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VCU Physical Therapist Camp
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Youth Health Service Corps
(10th-12th Grades)-VCU
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Junior Volunteers
(9th-12th Grades)Retreat Hospital
Summer Academic
Enrichment Programs
Engineering and Technology
• RTC Leadership Camp-RTC
• Mathematics Science
Investigators( 6 -11 Grades) UR
• RAPME (8 -11 Grades) VCU,VSU
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IGNITE” Camp (9 -11 Grades) VCU
Advanced Math (6 -8 Grades) RPS
Accelerated Math (6 -8 Grades) RPS
Algebra Readiness (7 Grade) RPS
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Engineering and Technology
9th Grade
2009
Introduction to Engineering (2 Groups)
and
Digital Visualization
10th Grade
2010
Principles of Engineering (2 groups)
Design I
and
Architectural Drawing &
RPS Courses and Credits
11th Grade
Digital Electronics
Dual Enrollment (14)
2011
Advance ADD II
Computer-Aided Drafting I (3)
Computer-Aided Drafting II(3)
12th Grade
2012
Engineering Design & Development
Engineering Graphics (3)
Introduction to Engineering (2)
Introduction to Engineering &
Engineering Methods (3)
Summer Programs
OUTCOMES OF THE
STEM ACADEMY
Realistic Career Experiences
Honor and College Credits
Workplace Credentials
Career & Technical Education Seal
Technical Diploma
or
Advanced Technical Diploma
Post-Secondary Opportunities
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Future CTE Career Paths
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Teaching Academy
Geospatial Technology
Programming Game Design
Veterinarian Assistant
Criminal Justice
Medical Laboratory Technology
Internet Marketing
100+ RTC Business Partners
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Advanced Technology Institute
Aireco Supply Inc.
Allen Mechanical
Alstom Cooperation
Ambassadors for Print & Graphics
Arcet Welding Supplies
Astrya Corporation
Auto Youth Educational System
Black Data Processing Associates
Boswick Laboratories
Bryant & Stratton College
Chesterfield Fire & EMS
City of Richmond
Comcast Company
Community College Workforce Alliance
Cuisine’s Catering
Cushing Manufacturing
Daily Planet
Davidson Media Group
Dominion Chevrolet
Dominion Resources Services
Dr. Horsey & Dr. Byrd, DDS
Dr. Sam English, DDS & Associates
Dr. Tabatha Grantham, DDS
Doubletree Downtown Richmond
Dunlap and Partners
Dupont Inc.
ECPI College of Technology
Electronic and Technology Resources
Farmer Machine Company
FedEx Ground
Flinn’s Restaurant
First Market Bank
Greyhound Bus Lines
Richmond Ford
Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Downtown
Richmond Public Schools TV Channel 99
Habitat for Humanity in Richmond
Richmond Residential Services
HCYU & Associates Consulting Engineers
RMD Products
Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning ExcellenceRonald A. Williams, LTD
ITT Technical Institute
Rotary Club in Richmond
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Royal Chevrolet
James Madison University
RPS Information Communication & Technology Services
John Tyler Community College
Sally Beauty Supply
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Science Museum of Virginia
Cool Smiles Dentistry
Service Machine
Lewis Günter Botanical Gardens
Shea Management
Lincoln College of Technology
Superior Tire & Auto
Liphart Steel
The Hermitage Nursing Home
Long John Silvers
Timmons Group, Inc.
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Ultra-Aire
MathScience Innovation Center
United States Marine Corps
MathScience Investigators
Universal Ford
NBC 12/WWBT
U-turn Sports Performance Academy
Northern Tooland Equipment
Virginia Air National Guard
Oilfield Pipe & Supply
Virginia Commonwealth University
Old Dominion University
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Page Auto Group
Virginia Department of Transportation
Parham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Virginia State University
Pearson Jeep
Virginia Air National Guard
Philip Morris USA Manufacturing Center
Wachovia Bank
Quastar, LLC
Walgreens Pharmacies
R. E. Michel Co.
Wal-Mart Brook Run
Retreat Hospital
Weinstein JCC
Richmond Ambulance Authority
Weinstein Properties
RAPME
Wiley & Wilson Company
Richmond City Garage
William Byrd Community House
Richmond Electricians’ JATC
West Engineering
An innovative project supported by Lowe’s
Charitable and Educational Foundation
$100,000.00
Educational Lab for Culinary Arts Program
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RPS 2010 School Board
Mrs. Kimberly M. Bridges, Chair
Mrs. Dawn C. Page, Vice Chair
Mr. Donald L. Coleman
Mrs. Kimberly B. Gray
Mr. Maurice A. Henderson
Dr. Norma H. Murdoch-Kitt
Mrs. Adria A. Graham Scott
Mrs. Chandra H. Smith
Mrs. Evette L. Wilson
Dr. Yvonne Brandon, Superintendent