Southeastern Career Center

In Welding II we are done with our safety material and already starting on projects. We have already finished several projects, such as a repair on a Woods finish mower, a dump trailer, a lifting device for Diesel, to say the least. When the students are not working on projects they are working on their GTAW (TIG) course.

Veterinary Science II has been working hard to prepare for clinical hours this quarter. Students have been hands on with restraint, surgical instrument preparation, prescription label making, and many other hands on skills needed to perform at a high level in the practices they will be interning at starting next quarter. We have continued our relationship with Ripley County Humane society, making trips for restraint skills labs and also having six adoptable dogs come for a day of papering as well as allowing practice for restraint, muzzle application, ear cleaning, and behavior evaluation. Starting next quarter students will be applying what they have learned in the classroom and lab settings to real-world in clinic settings, working with many veterinarians in the surrounding community, all while earning hours towards their certification exam that will be taken at the end of the school year.

They were also introduced to Photoshop and Illustrator, editing pictures and creating graphic design projects for advertisement and branding. Students were also given an opportunity to complete personal work to prepare for print in our 2024-2025 Digital Media showcase book printed at the end of the school year.

Building Trades 1 has started out the year with becoming safe workers on the jobsite! We have gone over many aspects of hand tool and power tool identification and safe practices while using these tools.

The students have already earned their OSHA 10 training, thanks to the IKORCC and Ms. Karen Wilke. It was a week-long process filled with training on things students will encounter or may already have encountered on jobs that they have had. The training covers the Focus-Four, which are the most deadly accidents on jobsites, ladder safety, hazard recognition, PPE, and a little first-aid and AED training. The OSHA 10 does not expire and looks great on the students resumes!

Once we learned how to be safe workers, we moved on to real life work right away. The students have been working diligently on the Welding 2 shop completing the interior finishes of the building.

The students have been learning skills such as bending aluminum coil stock, installing classic rib metal, installing metal trim pieces, operating a scissor lift, and safe scaffolding set up and use procedures. It has been great to see the students catch on quickly and complete such a task at this point in the year.

I look forward to all that we will be able to accomplish as a group this school year!

Building Trades II is off to a great start!

After we finished all of the beginning of the year things, we completed several hours of safety training and of course, those dreaded safety tests. The students actually did very well with the tests this year and I think we were ready to start the fun stuff in a record time.

Our AM students went to work on the project house installing the underlayment on the first floor. Our PM students went right to work on the new welding lab. They installed metal on the walls and ceiling to get ready for the new welding booths.

Levenstein's Abbey Carpet store came to the project house and trained the students on proper floor prep and installation of the luxury vinyl tiles that we will be installing in the project house. A big thank you to the two men who gave up their day to come do the training! I think maybe I was the most excited to learn about new product tips and tricks. That just goes to show that you are never too old to learn new things.

We are currently working on wall touch up for the final coat of paint and some miscellaneous exterior trim. I love it when a plan comes together!

I’m looking forward to a great year with a group of fantastic students. Our project house is located right behind Trackside Pizza in Osgood. Drive by and take a peek. It’s amazing what an old man and a bunch of students can accomplish!

In Electrical I we have spent the first few weeks going over safety. We have learned the basics of electricity, current, voltage and resistance which is all part of Ohm's law. We have learned how to complete a circuit and how to make them work. We have been in our lab with trainer boards, and wiring up lights and outlets with single pole and three way switches.

With our hands-on approach students get to do and see how it’s done. If a student makes a mistake it allows them to learn from it by trouble shooting to see what they have done wrong and solve their own problems.

Electrical II has been wiring the new welding addition. Students have been installing 50 amp welding drops, circuits for overhead doors and exit lights. While not in the welding shop students have been working on main service panels in the electrical lab along with lots of switching labs.

The year has started off well for the Construction trades of Heavy Equipment program. Students are excited to try their hand at operating heavy equipment and all the other components that go along with the trade.

We start off the year going over each piece of equipment becoming familiar with the parts and pieces the does and don'ts and overall safety of the equipment. We also do a thorough teaching of our own personal safety and the PPE it takes to accomplish that.

Our Heavy Equipment class has currently been working in Osgood at our project house. We have been working on the grade around the house and installing gutter drains and ill soon install sewer and water line to the house. This has been a great opportunity and experience for them as they are able to practice their newly acquired skills at operating Heavy Equipment along with learning how to set up and use construction instruments such as a Eye level and a rotating laser, not to mention a shovel!

I am excited for the opportunity to work with this 24-25 school year class and continue to watch them learn and hone their skills in this field.

Health Careers I has gotten into the lab learning the importance of handwashing as well as vital signs, unoccupied and occupied bed making. In the classroom they are learning about what it takes to be a successful medical professional. Learning the importance of Employability Skills will help them be successful in reaching their career goal. They have been searching future careers and exploring a variety of opportunities that may be interesting to them.

Health Careers II has been busy covering the 30 topics and 72 skills to complete all of the state requirements for the C.N.A. program. Clinicals will start after fall break where the students will be able to apply all of the skills that they have learned. Dementia training has also been on the forefront as we learn how to care for the residents who are cognitively impaired. Home Health Aide certification will be offered during the second quarter.

Dental Careers II started their year with some reviewing from the first year. Focusing now on different specialists in the dental field. Students are learning instruments, procedures and skills of each specialty. Skills like suture removal and orthodontic procedures are what they have been learning. Students are honing their skills to get ready for their clinical rotation next semester.

Culinary Arts has had a great start to the school year. We began by covering Foodborne Illness and sanitation and safety. We have been in the lab making lunch for our staff as well as making and selling food to the students on break. We are making wonderful cinnamon rolls this year!

We treated everyone at College Connection night to homemade cookies. We catered a golf outing for the Batesville Rotary Club, we hope they enjoyed it. We have several catering events scheduled for this fall that we are looking forward to. We will have our annual Thanksgiving dinner for employees and staff. Turkey, dressing, and mashed potatoes will be enjoyed by all.

Cosmetology I students began the year off by studying how to prevent infection for both clients and themselves, the intricacies of color theory, how to properly position roller sets, how to form alluring haircuts, the will testing struggles of perms, the art of manicures, how to perform the perfect relaxing facial, and the tranquilizing serenity of scalp treatments.

We have also accomplished the first updo competition for Skills USA. We had the opportunity to host Pretty In A Minute and Great Clips to demonstrate their satisfactory tools and adequate techniques.

Cosmetology I & II

Cosmetology II advances w/ cutting techniques, texture services, skin care, body waxing, communication skills, the Job Interview process, creating a resume. After a couple months of sharpening their skills, the Cosmetology Lab turns into a working Salon. Open to the public 3 out of 5 days. The students appreciate the surrounding communities and their families support honing their skills. After completing the requirements to pass, the student will receive their license to continue behind the chair without an instructor.

Networking has also been working towards learning the basics of what networks are and their classifications such as; PAN's, LAN's, CAN's, MAN's, and WAN’s.

Both classes recently have been working in labs together learning how to run ethernet cabling and how to do proper wire management. These are essential skills in both fields that will help them in their future careers or in everyday life. They accomplished this by organizing the wires in both our classroom and Digital Media’s class. Then also running new Ethernet cable in the Computer Repair's classroom.

Criminal Justice has just completed Hunter Education Certifications for students. This certification is required in order to purchase a hunting license in most states.

Currently students are exploring Forensic Entomology. Forensics is the application of science to a legal problem/investigation and Entomology is the study of insects. Bringing these two sciences together are used to help determine time of death. Students have been observing a couple hog heads that are left out in the elements exposed to insects and the weather. They will identify the insects, the life cycle of the insects as well as the predation habits to prove and establish the time of death.

Students have also learned how to use the online resources that they will be using when employed. This also includes preparing estimates on repairs to give to the customers similar to an entry level service advisor position.

We are also utilizing the engine dynamometer to help with understanding of basic engine function and implementing STEM into our program. Along the way we are also covering the safety protocols that go along with each section.

Our students in the two-year Automotive Service Technology program will develop the basic knowledge and skills in all 8 of the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) testing areas. This will allow for gainful employment when placed together with hard work, a good work ethic, and willingness to learn. The eight areas of study are Engine Repair, Electrical and Electronics, Automatic Transmission (general services), Brakes and Braking Systems, Steering and Suspension Systems, Manual Drivetrains (general services), Heating and A/C (general services), and Engine Performance. Together these encompass the new ASE Student Certification that can be achieved upon successful completion of the course and the passing of the Maintenance and Light Repair certification test. The automotive instructors at SCC are ASE certified and teach the industry's latest technology with some of the latest equipment. We also strongly encourage applying for the dual college credit offered by Vincennes University as a dual partnership at no cost to the student. Strong math and English skills are highly recommended. We use the stringent NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) curriculum to offer our students only the best in automotive instruction. All of the work for the students is provided from within our school to ensure we can provide the proper learning atmosphere, therefore, we do not accept automobiles from the general public that require repair.

Diesel II has been busy with project after project from trailer brake jobs to engine swaps. 1st Semester getting familiar with internal engine parts as well as hands on.

The Capstone Program students started working at their approved job sites on August 20th. The students are doing well at their various places of employment! They are excelling at tasks given on the job and making sure they stay busy and remain on task.

While in class during Quarter 1, the students are learning about various career clusters, what employers expect from employees, personality types, ethics and values, and the importance of communication on the job.

Starting in Quarter 2, the students will begin working on the “Create Your Own Business” project where they will create a business that relates to their pathway. They will determine a location for their business, what product or service they will provide, a generic marketing plan, a pricing list, and how they will overcome a few challenges that may arise.

Congratulations to the spring adult welders on receiving their AWS Certification!

The next welding class will start October 14th.

Congratulations to our winter and spring adults that received their CNA certifications!

Our current fall class is in progress and our adult students are practicing on resident care procedures!