Each year, the Coloma Community School District offers career and technical education programs at Coloma High School. These programs are designed to prepare students for a wide range of employment opportunities and post-high school training. Career and technical classes are offered under the guidance of certified teachers and counselors. The following is a list of programs being offered for the 2008-2009 school year and any pre-requisite for admission.

Accounting 1A

Accounting 1A will deal with preparing financial records for a service business organized as a proprietorship. Students will prepare financial records manually. Students will be introduced to automated accounting procedures. Other topics include review of basic math skills and spreadsheet applications.

Accounting 1B

Accounting 1B will deal with preparing financial records for a merchandising business organized as a corporation. Students may prepare financial records using manual and automated accounting procedures.

Auto, basic

Students are taught the basic maintenance and repair techniques.
No prerequisite.

Advanced Auto

Students are taught more advanced techniques to prepare them for automotive careers. Prerequisite: Basic Auto

Business Management

Students will be introduced to a variety of topics related to the business world.  General business concepts, as well as advanced business principles will be presented. This is an 11^th or 12^th grade course in which the student earned a C or better in Basic Computers.

Business Computers

Students will learn basic computer skills needed to succeed in entry-level jobs in the business world.  No prerequisite

Cadet Teaching

Students preparing for a career in education spend two days a week with a mentor teacher and will learn teaching methodology and strategies.

Child Care Professional I & II

Prepares students to be licensed as a day care provider/teachers aide, while gaining experience at a preschool two days a week. No prerequisite.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

There is a great demand for health care workers and with the current shortage of nurses a great place to start your nursing career is the CNA program.  Students will get an in depth education in the classroom and in the clinical setting using skills needed to give quality compassionate care.  Direct College Credit available.

Cisco IT Essentials

PC Hardware and Software provides a comprehensive overview of computer fundamentals and an introduction to advanced concepts. It is intended for individuals who want to pursue careers in IT and gain practical knowledge of how a computer works. Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software. They will also be able to connect computers to the Internet and share resources in a networked environment. PC Hardware and Software will help students prepare for entry-level IT positions within various environments. It will also help students develop greater skills and confidence in working with desktop and laptop computers

Cisco IT Essentials 2

Network Operating Systems provides an intensive introduction to multiuser, multitasking network operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT, and XP network operating systems will be discussed. Students will explore a variety of topics including installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures and remote access.

Computer Technology

A series of classes that deal with computer related topics such as graphics, repair, programming, etc. Prerequisite: Business Computers

Drafting I & II

Prepares students in the areas of drawing and design using board work and CAD software. 
No prerequisite.

Infinity Pre-Engineering

A hands-on approach to engineering in which students work on computer-based designs and experiment on relevant materials while learning the basic engineering skills. 
No prerequisite.

Machine Tool, Fundamental

This is an introductory course, for grades 10,11 and 12, to the machine-tool field.  Students are introduced to and given an opportunity to operate the standard machine tools including drill press, milling machine, lathe, and grinders.  Classroom lecture and discussion will cover shop safety, machine tool occupations, measurement and layout, hand tools and blueprint reading.  Students will have required projects and time permitting they are free to work on projects of their own choosing.  A student’s grade is based on two-thirds lab work and one-third classroom work.  The course is recommended for those students planning to enter the welding, drafting, alternative/nuclear energy field and automotive fields as well as the metalworking industry.  No prerequisite

Advanced Machine Tool

This is an advanced course for 11 and 12 grade students in which the student receives further lab experience in the operation of the standard machine tools.  Projects, either required or self-chosen, involve more detailed operations and reflect a need for increased skills, both in machining and measurement.  Classroom materials include a study of drilling, fasteners, lathe, threads, cutting speeds, and shop safety.  Students enrolling in this pre-vocational course should be serious in their plans to enter a machine tool related trade.  Direct Credit from Lake Michigan College (MACH 110 and TRIN 138) can be received upon completion of Machine Tool 2, and Lake Michigan College (MACH 120) can be received upon completion of Machine Tool 4.  Students who complete these classes will have the opportunity for even further training in CNC (computer numerically controlled) at MTEC of Lake Michigan College for their Senior year. Prerequisite: Fundamental Machine Tool

Technical Machine Tool/Vocational Machine Tool (Machine Tool 5,6)

This is a vocational course for 12^th grade students aimed at preparing the motivated student for entry in the machine tool field.  Emphasis is placed on skill development in measurement and machining.  Lab work includes cylindrical grinding, electrical discharge machining, cross slide rotary table work and more detailed work on all the standard machine tools.  Included in classroom sessions are studies on grinding machines and wheels, metallurgy, modern machining methods, milling machines and milling cutters, precision measuring, and career information.  Field trips to local industries will supply added insight to the trade.  Students completing this course can expect to find goods jobs available in well paid fields.  Many previous graduates are now in or have completed apprenticeship programs.  Prerequisite: Adv. Machine Tool

Management Support

A series of classes that prepares students for all types of office careers. Extensive use of computers required in each of these classes.  Student must have completed Basic Computer with a C or better.  Direct College Credit available for part of the series.

School to Career

Seniors Only - Students will gain experience working at a job in their selected Career Pathway in which they have obtained skills for employment in related Career & Technical Education classes.