Programs of Study

Welding is designed to give the student basic preparation toward becoming an expert welder and using welding as a trade. Specialized classroom and shop learning experiences with all types of commonly used metal welding are offered. These types include shielded metal arc (stick welding), gas metal arc (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG), and flux core welding. Also flame cutting and plasma arc cutting are taught. Other related instruction emphasizes properties of metals, blueprint reading, welding symbols, fitting, and fabrication.

The Jackson Regional Practical Nursing Program provides the theory and skills necessary to perform as an entry-level practical nurse upon successful program completion. Instruction is provided through classroom lecture and discussion, laboratory demonstrations and practice, and clinical assignments at hospitals and long term care facilities. Through clinical rotations, students are exposed to the care of persons in a variety of settings such as: medical, surgical, pediatric, obstetrical and geriatric.

The Industrial Maintenance Integrated Automation program provides students with a thorough understanding of the theory and operation of industrial plants and advanced manufacturing systems. Students gain the skills necessary to become technicians and to advance in the field of machine and equipment troubleshooting and repair. Instruction consists of both classroom and practical application work involving machine shop, electricity, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, and programmable logic controllers.

The industries relating to the installation, operation, support, and securing of computer and network information systems are ever-expanding and challenging fields that offer various vocational opportunities to those pursuing a career in this occupational area.

The Automotive Technology program provides students with a thorough understanding of servicing and repairing automotive vehicles. Trainees are taught to use the proper factory-approved methods of servicing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles. Training includes learning to diagnose, properly use test equipment, hand tools, special equipment, precision measuring tools, and service manuals and specifications. The program is taught by an ASE Master Technician. Automotive students should have a valid driver’s license.

The Administrative Office Technology program provides essential training in business office procedures, customer service skills, business communications, keyboarding and document processing, proofreading and editing, business etiquette, problem-solving, business writing, records and file managment, and business computer skills. Students receive general office and administrative support training.