Since
Taylor and Kennedy high schools do not offer classes in skilled trades, vocational
classes are offered through the Career Center.
Programs
and classes vary. If you are in one of the construction classes, Skills
USA is offered. Skills USA teaches students to learn a little faster than
they would in a typical classroom setting.
Mr.
Murray and Mr. Nowitzke are in charge of the program, but the students in the
program also have a say in what is taught and when the class meets.
President
(Darron Patercsak), secretary (Katerina Ristovski) and treasurer (Tristin
Wittenmyer) make up the board of Skills USA. The trio meets with Mr.
Murray and Mr. Nowitzke and discusses times and dates that the class will meet;
what projects will be assigned; and whether or not the group will participate
in local competitions with other schools or districts.
These
types of competitions involve a group from the program competing in building
mini-houses or cardboard boats with duct tape. The group doesn’t always
participate in competitions. Sometimes the Skills USA class just builds various
items for the robotics team or raises money by building a doghouse, for
example.
The
program can be a lot of fun because students see what it’s like to work with a
crew or team on various projects. Students who seek a career as in the skilled
trades get a great start. Or, some just gain great experience and come out of
Skills USA with a handy skill.
Taylor
students should consider joining the after school program.
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