MERCER COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS ARTHUR R. SYPEK CENTER CAREER EXPLORATORY PROGRAM The Career Exploratory Program is available to ninth grade visitors who anticipate enrollment in their tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades. Students attend three ½ day session and participate in planned career awareness activities. The information gained may be used as a resource in an Individualized Education Plan by the resident school district. Suggestions and recommendations will be made for placement within the technical school in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade. For Student Safety: Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. High heels and baggy clothing are not permitted. Objectives: Upon satisfactory completion of the exploratory process, the student will develop tentative vocational goals and acquire information pertaining to job requirements and training. In addition, the student will develop an awareness of himself/herself regarding interests, abilities and aptitudes as they relate to an occupational goal. Outline of Program: Students will participate in curriculum based work samples to determine various factors that relate to an occupational choice. Some of the factors to be evaluated are as follows: interest areas, vocational aptitudes, manual dexterity, strengths and limitations, work habits and attitudes. I. Orientation A. Welcome/Introduction/Purpose of exploration B. Tour of Shops II. Shop Visitation A. Observation by instructor B. Student/shop visitation feedback III. Summary A. Program selection or recommendations. B. Conferences are available upon request by the resident district.
Mercer County Technical Schools Arthur R. Sypek Center Exploratory Visit Congratulations on deciding to consider Mercer County Technical Schools as part of your High School Education and more importantly a great way to kick off your career development. Please take some time to review the courses that are listed below prior to your exploratory visit, which has been scheduled for. For Student Safety: Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. High heels and baggy clothing are not permitted. Automotive Technology Fundamentals Lubrications Tire Repairs Tune-Ups Minor Mechanical Repairs Culinary Arts Banquet Cook Prep Cook Cook Food Server Baking and Dining Services Baking Sales Display Cashiering Merchandising Food Service Building Maintenance Trades Carpentry Masonry Electrical Plumbing Health & Childcare Services Health Care Worker Child Care Assistant Geriatric Care Heart Saver CPR Certification Recreational Aide Preschool Learning Lab Landscape Maintenance and Design Landscape & Horticulture Small Engine Repair Landscape Design Custodial Services Office Skills Computer Operation Keyboarding Receptionist Mailing, Filing Retail Food Marketing Cashiering, Bagging Stocking, Produce Grocery, Bakery Food Safe Handling Sales Displays Select the three shop areas that you would like to explore. Make sure they are checked off on your application. GET YOUR PAPERWORK IN ASAP!!
EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS PROGRAMS APPLIED LANGUAGE ARTS APPLIED MATHEMATICS HEALTH AND FITNESS AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS BAKING AND DINING SERVICES BUILDING MAINTENANCE TRADES CULINARY ARTS HEALTH AND CHILDCARE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & DESIGN OFFICE SKILLS RETAIL FOOD MARKETING DESCRIPTION Related academics are taught for a better job entry level preparation. High school graduation credit may be earned for academic classes. Mechanical repairs, lubrication, maintenance, tune-ups and tire repairs. Basic baking skills and dining services, food server, retail sales, maintaining bakery display cases, and customer service skills. Carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, fabrications and maintenance. Basic food preparation, short order cooking, salad making, cashiering, and fast food restaurant orientation. Child care aide, health care worker, day care attendant. Custodial skills, lawn and grounds keeping, minor building repairs and small engine maintenance. Business behavior, typing, filing, receptionist, computer keyboarding, mail handling. Food store operations, checker, bagger, stocking, display produce, grocery, dairy and bakery. The Mercer County Technical Schools does not discriminate in its educational or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin or handicap.
MERCER COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS Arthur R. Sypek Center STUDENT HEALTH RECORD To be completed by School Nurse and returned immediately!! Name of Student: School: Vision Last Screening Date: Results: Audio Last Screening Date: Results: Glasses: YES NO Impairments: YES NO Specified Use: At all times: Immunization Information: Date of Last Tetanus: Complete: Exemption: In progress: Please check and provide information if student has had a health problem in any of the following areas. Seizure Disorder Allergies Medication Required: Medication: Insects : Food Types: Diabetes Disability or Handicap Insulin Coverage Type & Units: Positive TB Testing Dietary requirements Date of Last Mantoux: Blood and urine tests Chest X-Ray Chronic Absenteeism Heart Disease Hepatitis B Vaccine Episodes of fainting 1 st Date of Shot 2 nd Date of Shot 3 rd Date of Shot Please provide pertinent details regarding the above mentioned conditions or other medical problems, medication or special concerns which may effect this student s performance in a technical training program. Signature of School Nurse: Date:
MERCER COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS PARENT/GUARDIAN APPROVAL FORM To the Principal/Coordinator of MCTS Arthur R. Sypek Center Schools: (Student s Name) has my permission to participate in the Career Exploratory Program at the Arthur R. Sypek Center. Under the supervision of: Transportation to the technical school will be provided by the sending district. I further agree to assume the responsibility of seeing that my child cooperates and conforms to the fullest with the school directions and instructions of the school officials in charge. My permission is granted to release my child s school record to MCTS and to transport to the nearest hospital in the event of a medical emergency. School: Present Grade: High School Contact: Phone: Emergency Contact Name: Signed: Address: Phone: Home Parent/Guardian Phone: Daytime PLEASE INCLUDE ANY PERTINENT DETAILS THAT MAY HAVE AN INFLUENCE UPON FUNCTIONING IN THE CAREER EXPLORATORY PROGRAM.