Compact Engine Paraprofessional🧰
Welcome Lucas Hutchins!
"Hey friends, I am Mr. Hutchins and I am now the para in the Compact Engines program. During my time in high school, I attended the Career Center and I loved the environment, hands-on learning style and the people and staff were great. When I learned of the open position I knew I had to apply. I am looking forward to learning alongside everybody and bringing a positive impact to the program. Here are some other things about me, I love disc golf and hope to compete someday. I also love photography and I am a part-time security guard. I am very grateful to everybody here for what they have done for me and I hope to bring that to somebody else!
Counselor📚
Welcome Lori Plantiko!
"My adventures in education started way back in 1994 in Pagosa Springs, CO, where I started as a middle school English teacher. I then shifted to middle school counseling, and then elementary counseling. My high school experience did not start until my husband, two daughters and I moved to Grand Junction in 2008. I became one of the counselors for GJHS. During my time at GJHS, I loved my time working with students, and I really enjoyed figuring out their future plans. I also played a role in helping to develop the Academy Concept at GJHS. That background made stepping into the counseling position at the Career Center Campus a perfect fit. I appreciate the challenge of finding ways that our Valley Program can help students who do not care for the traditional high school setting and helping students find a possible career path while at Career Center. When I am not spending time at school with our amazing CCC students and staff members, I am either at home reading or walking my dog and boating with my family."
InSTEPS🎳
(Individual Student-Centered Transition Employment Program Services)-has been practicing travel training. We are practicing social interactions with peers and community members. We have ridden the GVT to Orchard Mesa Lanes, been on a scavenger hunt and had a picnic at Long Memorial Park. We have made transfers and been flexible in our destinations and bus routes. Some of our participants will be getting ready for the Special Olympics bowling tournament on October 6th. They practice Wednesday evenings at OML from 4-5:30. Please come support and cheer on our current participants and our alumni participants! 🚌🎳
Horticulture Program🌱
Our horticulture program is learning all about plants, flowers and the science of it all. The students recently put together get well flower arrangements for some of our staff members and they turned out beautiful! Great job Horticulture students!
Compact Engines🚦
Our Compact Engines class has been learning to service the governor system. They will be creating a power curve based on governor spring position and top no-load rpm. All students have been signed up as Briggs and Stratton Technicians and are able to access the Power Portal to work towards their certifications. Tool usage, organization, and station cleanliness are the main mechanical skills for Q1. We will start covering the ignition system later this month! Class is in full swing and preparing students to become technicians!
Principal Mr. McClaskey
Career Center Campus
2935 North Avenue
Grand Junction Co 81504
Website: https://cc.d51schools.org/
Phone: 970-254-6000
Fax: 970-255-8465