This hands-on program makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems.

Instructor: Mary Gist

Students learn study, organizational, and time management skills and become active community members. Students assess their interests and abilities while exploring careers that match their strengths. While creating a plan for obtaining their career goals, students learn how to seek, find, and keep a job as well as develop a budget and manage personal finances. In addition, employability and problem solving skills are a focus in this program. With the opportunities to participate in study trips, Knowledge Bowl, and mock interviews, students have a jumpstart on their futures.

Instructor: Mary Gist

This hands-on program makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems. Students learn animal science and management, plant and horticultural science, food science, business management, energy systems, environmental science, and mechanical principles.

Instructor: Ashley Thompson

Students prepare for careers in interactive media and/or programming and software development in this hands-on program. Students gain the necessary technical and academic skills to create, design, and produce interactive media products and services, including audio/visual commercials for businesses, training, entertainment, communications, and marketing. Students also develop, test, document, implement, and maintain computer software and database systems. Student also produce the Monarch Message.

Instructor: Amanda Blackburn

Students learn teamwork and leadership skills while enrolled in the program. Students use design and processes to meet the real needs of the end consumer. Students begin to understand business foundations, create product services, develop deployment strategies, use technology to identify target markets, develop shipping & fulfillment plans, and manage logistics. A part of DECA, students are involved in student outreach, community service outreach, and running the school store.

Instructor: Bailey Hemmelgarn

Students prepare for careers in the performing arts field, specifically, theatre, in this creative and artistic program. Students build production sets, read scripts, work with light design and sound, and dive into a world of theatrics while gaining the necessary skills to support production and delivery of an artistic performance. Students learn about marketing, stage design, acting, and work with new video technology to tell creative stories and document performances and events.

Instructor: Luke Ahern

Hands-on experience is necessary for careers in the automotive industry. Students will learn how to perform vehicle inspection and maintenance, along with diagnostic and repair of steering and suspension, brake systems drive train, and engine performance using state of the art equipment. Courses include: Ground Transportation Maintenance; Ground Transportation Engine and Power Train; Automotive Braking, Suspension, and Steering Systems; Automotive Engine Performance; and a Transportation Capstone

Instructor: Lew Christian

Students can explore the many areas of healthcare with a variety of courses. Students may participate in clinical experiences as well as State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) training. Upon graduation, students may have earned multiple certifications to be able to work in the healthcare field while pursuing further education. Students also learn patient-centered care, medical terminology, phlebotomy, and basic EKGs. Program highlights include: Understanding health science & medical terminology, complete a clinical rotation, observe, assess and report for medical records, perform CPR, and practice drawing blood.

Instructors: Stefanie Brown, Katie Johnson, and Laura Atwood

Design areas provide students with the necessary technical and academic skills to research and create product models with features/functions that meet the needs of the customer, manufacturer, and the overall business. Operations provide students with the skills to administer the manufacturing process, including equipment, installation, tools and dies, logistics, inventory control, assembly, repair and quality/safety.

Instructors: Evan See and Nick Blake

Students gain the skills to create, design, and produce interactive media products and services, including audio/visual commercials for businesses, training, entertainment, communications, and marketing. During the program, students will develop mobile apps and web pages, utilize programming languages, study database tools, repair and troubleshoot computers, and create video games.

Instructor: John Brown and Doug Hughes