This summer, the Southeast Technical College will continue to provide the Academy and the Gardening Academy will begin following the approval of the Sioux allste School Board on Wednesday afternoon.
The new Horticultural Vocational Academy will provide work experience for high school students aged 16 and over learning horticultural and sports grass management skills. Students at the academy receive high school and college credits, up to $ 5,000.
Classroom education, laboratory experience, and internship allow students to learn about plant biology, plant physiology, pests, and soft skills as they are essential for job success and job awareness in the program.
‘A Wonderful Opportunity’ for Students
Summer Academy is a “wonderful opportunity” for students, and may be “affordable or even better” for students because some of the unpaid work experience and summer academies provide real-world professional experience.
The college is also continuing its construction vocational academy for high school students aged 16 and over this summer. Students can study for $ 12.50 to $ 14 an hour while working with college credit and construction professionals.
Students will learn safety, basic hand and power tools, building foundations, skills needed for career success, professional awareness and reading design in the program.
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“Every industry is really looking at getting students into the field,” said Craig Peters, the school’s curriculum and education dean. “Now, I hear that there are 150 homes for sale in Six alls, that’s all. I think I heard from home builders last year, we can’t even build and touch 6,000 houses. The construction is very important. ”
A memorandum of understanding between the woreda and the college has also been approved for the provision of double and continuous enrollment for students.
This means that the high school faculty can obtain a certificate to teach Southeast Tech in high school. Students enrolled in these same enrollment courses will receive high school and college credit.
The college has established partnerships with Harrisburg, Tea and Brandon Valley, offering students the opportunity to take courses in construction management, health care and welding.