"Where Futures Begin"
Talladega City
Career Technical Education Center
Talladega High Career/Technical Education (CTE) students are fortunate to have the experience of major corporations and the leadership of highly qualified teachers available when developing their skills for college and their future careers. Talladega High Career Tech programs develop the talents and skills of students in classroom settings that are rigorous, progressive and certified to international standards. The Alabama Department of Education is the only state-level educational agency in the nation to receive certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for its business/industry certification (BIC) process, used to certify CTE programs for industry compliance.
Alabama Career/Technical Education (CTE) is a statewide program designed to prepare students for college and a variety of career opportunities in the fields of Agriscience, Business/Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Science, and Technical Education. This is accomplished by providing hands-on experience, internships, apprenticeships, and cooperative education.
The following are examples of the opportunities available to all Talladega High School students. All career tech classes do require fees.
Business / Marketing
Business / Marketing is designed for students with career interests in business and marketing. The curriculum provides flexibility regarding course selection as students pursue their individual career objectives. The curriculum is structured to mirror the diversity within the business and marketing industry and to provide instruction in the required principles, concepts, attitudes, and skills for advanced study or employment. Students are encouraged to join FBLA and DECA to build skills and competencies for business/marketing careers, to build self-esteem, to experience leadership, and to practice community service. Cooperative Education—integrates classroom instruction and learning with productive, supervised work experience in fields related to students’ career objectives. Content is planned for students through a cooperative arrangement between the school and the employer using the resources of the community.
Agriscience
The Agriscience Education program is a comprehensive program providing students appropriate classroom and laboratory instruction, supervised experiences, and personal development experiences through both classroom instruction and related organizational Future Farmers of America (FFA) activities. These components are integrated to complement each other, providing an effective program for students and effectively utilizing instructional time. Greenhouse, aquatic, mechanic, and computer laboratory settings enhance classroom instruction.
Family and Consumer Science
Family and Consumer Science address challenges faced by individuals and families in the home, school, work, and community. Individuals need to develop abilities to think, communicate, manage, and lead in order to address the issues of a changing, technological, diverse, and global society. Participation in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), provides opportunities for developing skills and rendering service to the community.
Health Science
For the U.S. to remain a world leader in the healthcare industry, students need to understand how biotechnological practices, procedures, and philosophies have evolved into current advanced technical and integrated delivery systems. Students also need to understand how this evolution has had an impact on current biotechnology practices. It is critical that students prepare for careers in health science to meet the increasing and changing demands of various populations and of the rapidly developing biomedical industry. Students in the Health Science program must achieve academic goals and meet the expectations of business and industry. The Health Science program emphasizes the importance of project, service, and work-based learning experiences. Development of leadership skills is enhanced through student participation in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).
Automotive Service Technology
Automotive Service Technology provides students with classroom and laboratory experiences utilizing current and emerging technologies in automotive service theory and repair. It includes training in the use of computer and other electronic diagnostic and testing equipment, technical manuals, and problem solving methods. Instruction and practice are provided regarding the diagnostic of malfunctions, disassembly of system components, parts inspection and repair, engine overhaul, electronic and fuel systems, suspension systems, brakes, drive trains, manual and automatic transmission, heating/air, and all computer control systems.
Carpentry
Carpentry provides students with classroom and laboratory experiences utilizing current and developing technology in layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of structural units. Emphasis is placed on proper care, use, and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment; common systems of frame construction and principles involved; and additional elements of drafting, blueprint reading, estimating materials, applied mathematics, and use of computers. The curriculum is based on Associated General Contractors (AGC) national standard and is designed to provide students with specialized classroom and practical work experiences concerning various carpentry components. Hands-on work experiences and Skills USA -VICA leadership activities provide many opportunities to enhance classroom instruction and career development.
Computer Electronics Technology
This curriculum offers students’ opportunities to further their education and training, pursue industry certification, and/or seek entry-level employment in the computer electronics field. Hands—on work experiences and Skills USA-VICA leadership activities provide many opportunities to enhance classroom instruction and career development. Instruction includes safety, introduction to computers, operating systems, commercial application software, basic electronics, computer maintenance, and computer electronics.
Precision Machining Technology
Precision Machining Technology provides specialized classroom and laboratory experiences for students who are entering the field of manufacturing and engineering technology. Particular emphasis is given to the use of precision measuring tools and gauges. Course content reflects the National Skills Standards of the National Tool and Die Association and the National Institute for Metalworking Skills. Hands on work experiences and Skills USA-VICA leadership activities provide many opportunities to enhance classroom instruction and career development.
Welding Technology
Welding Technology provides students with the opportunity to acquire skills, knowledge, and experiences to pass a standard welding qualification test and pursue a career in an expanding and rewarding technical field. The instruction and experiences allow students to gain scientific knowledge regarding welding ferrous and nonferrous metals using the process of Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Skills USA-VICA provides opportunities to enhance acquired knowledge.
Trisha Turner
Associate Principal and Career Technical Education Director
thowell@mail.talladega-cs.net256-315-5688
http://www.ffa.org/
abice@mail.talladega-cs.net
FBLA
http://www.fbla-pbl.org/
bmorgan@mail.talladega-cs.net
pmayne@mail.talladega-cs.net
ahale@mail.talladega-cs.net
HOSA
http://www.hosa.org/
astephens@mail.talladega-cs.net
FCCLA
http://www.fcclainc.org/
kmitchell@mail.talladega-cs.net
Skills USA
http://www.skillsusa.org/
gdevandry@mail.talladega-cs.net
mwilson@mail.talladega-cs.net
rgallahar@mail.talladega-cs.net
acochran@mail.talladega-cs.net
