TABLE OF CONTENTS
Area Career Center Student Information (FAQ’s)................................................................... 2
Area Career Center Courses ................................................................................................. 3
Advanced Computer Applications .......................................................................................... 4
Auto Body Repair................................................................................................................... 4
Auto Mechanics ..................................................................................................................... 4
Barbering ............................................................................................................................... 4
Building Trades ...................................................................................................................... 5
Cosmetology .......................................................................................................................... 5
Design and Drafting ............................................................................................................... 5
Early Childhood Education I and II ......................................................................................... 5
Engineering (Project Lead The Way) ..................................................................................... 6
Extended Campus Health Occupations (ECHO) I and II ........................................................ 6
Fire Science/Fire Fighting I ................................................................................................... 6
Fire Science II/Emergency Responder ................................................................................... 7
Graphic Arts........................................................................................................................... 7
Law Enforcement and Public Safety ...................................................................................... 7
Manufacturing Technology ..................................................................................................... 7
Web Page Design II ............................................................................................................... 8
Welding ................................................................................................................................. 8
Woodworking Trades ............................................................................................................. 8
The United Township Area Career Center insures equal educational opportunities to students regardless of
race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, or disability. Questions in reference to educational
opportunities may be directed to Larry Shimmin, ACC Director, 1275 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL
61244, (309) 752-1691.
United Township Area Career Center asegura oportunidades educativas parejas a los estudiantes sin importer
la raza, color, origen nacional, edad, género, religión o incapacidad. Alguna pregunta al respeto de las
oportunidades educativas podrán dirigirse a Larry Shimmin, Director de ACC, 1275 Avenue of the Cities, East
Moline, IL 61244, (309) 752–1691.
Revised 11/18
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STUDENT INFORMATION
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
1. Where is the Area Career Center located?
The Area Career Center is located at United Township High School in East Moline,
Illinois.
2. Who may attend the Area Career Center?
Any junior or senior who attends a participating school is eligible to attend the Area
Career Center. Participating schools include;
Alleman Riverdale
AlWood Rock Island
Geneseo Rockridge
Moline Sherrard
Orion United Township
3. If a student is interested in attending the Area Career Center or wants to know
more about the ACC, what should he or she do?
The student should contact their counselor at their home high school and fill out an Area
Career Center application.
4. When will classes start and how long will they last?
Most outlying students attend class at the Area Career Center in the afternoon from
approximately 1:20 to 3:00 p.m. There are some exceptions. Please see your
counselor or contact the Area Career Center for the exact times.
5. How will a student travel to and from the Area Career Center?
In most cases, the student will travel to the Area Career Center by school bus provided
by the home school. The student’s home school will decide if other types of
transportation arrangements are permissible.
6. How will a student earn graduation credit while attending the Area Career Center?
A student will earn two and a half credits per year in most courses at the Area Career
Center. The Area Career Center will certify to the student’s home school how many
credits that student has earned. The home high school will use those credits as part of
his/her graduation requirements.
7. Which school calendar do I follow, the Area Career Center’s or my home
school’s? Students are expected to attend Area Career Center classes whenever they
are in session. Because not all school calendars are the same, throughout the school
year there will be days when students may attend the ACC and not their home school or
vice versa.
8. How will I benefit by attending the Area Career Center?
The Area Career Center offers many courses/programs not normally taught at the
individual’s participating high school. The Area Career Center offers instruction in very
well equipped labs by instructors who are experts in their area. In addition the Area
Career Center has a number of programs that take place off campus with its business
partners.
Call or visit the Area Career Center
1275 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1691
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AREA CAREER CENTER COURSES
Subject
Credit
Per
Year
Semester
Offered
Year
Related Information
Advanced Computer Applications
1.0
Full Year
11,12
Computer Technology A and Computer
Technology B recommended
Auto Body Repair I
2.5
Full Year
11,12
None
Auto Body Repair II
2.5
Full Year
12
Credit in Auto Body Repair I
Auto Mechanics I
2.5
Full Year
11,12
Strongly recommend Intro. to Technology &
Engineering or Basic Home/Auto
Auto Mechanics II
2.5
Full Year
12
Credit in Auto Mechanics I
Barbering I
2.5
Full Year
11,12
Must provide own transportation to Barber
College (meets T,W,Th,F)
Barbering II
2.5
Full Year
12
Credit in Barbering I; must provide own
transportation to Barber College
Building Trades I
2.5
Full Year
11,12
Woodworking 1 recommended
Building Trades II
2.5
Full Year
12
Credit in Building Trades I
Cosmetology
2.5
Full Year
12
Must provide own transportation to La’James
College of Hairstyling
(meets T,W,Th,F)
Design and Drafting I
2.5
Full Year
11,12
UTHS Drafting I or IED recommended
Design and Drafting II
2.5
Full Year
12
Credit in Design and Drafting I
Early Childhood Education I
2.5
Full Year
11,12
Child Development and/or Parenting
recommended
Early Childhood Education II
2.5
Full Year
12
Credit in Child Care I
Engineering (Project Lead The Way)
2.5
Full Year
11,12
See Manufacturing Technology I & II
Extended Campus Health Occupations I
(ECHO)
2.5
Full Year
11,12
Introduction to Health Occupations I & II
recommended
Extended Campus Health Occupations II
(ECHO)
2.5
Full Year
12
Credit in ECHO I; Nurse Aide Certification; must
provide own transportation to internship sites
Fire Science/Fire Fighting I
2.5
Full Year
11,12
Juniors and Seniors interested in Fire Science,
Fire Fighting and EMT
Fire Science II/Emergency Responder
2.5
Full Year
12
Fire Fighting I or Intro to Health Occupations
recommended
Graphic Arts I
2.5
Full Year
11,12
None
Graphic Arts II
2.5
Full Year
12
Credit in Graphic Arts I
Law Enforcement and Public Safety I
2.5
Full Year
11,12
Juniors and Seniors interested in law and law
enforcement
Law Enforcement and Public Safety II
2.5
Full Year
12
Credit in Law Enforcement and Public Safety I
Manufacturing Technology I
2.5
Full Year
11,12
Selection by Screening Committee
Manufacturing Technology II
2.5
Full Year
12
Credit in Manufacturing Technology I
Web Page Design II
2.5
Full Year
11
Successful completion of Web Page Design or
equivalent course offered by participating school
district
Welding I
2.5
Full Year
11,12
None
Welding II
2.5
Full Year
12
Credit in Welding I
Woodworking Trades I
2.5
Full Year
11,12
None
Woodworking Trades II
2.5
Full Year
12
Credit in Woodworking Trades I
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Students who desire a specific course must complete the appropriate application.
Applications may be obtained from your school counselor. Some ACC programs
require an interview and/or a mandatory parent/student meeting for admission. Final
approval and enrollment is based upon the application, the qualifications of the student,
and the recommendation of the school counselor. Enrollment in Area Career Center
courses will not be denied to any student because of physical handicap or economic
disadvantage.
ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS is a one-year business program designed to
integrate computer technology, decision-making, and problem-solving
skills. Students should exit the course with the skills needed for success in
college and/or the workplace. Areas of instruction may include multimedia,
web tools, presentation skills, on-line searching, desktop publishing, layout
and design techniques, software integration, other advanced applications,
and future technology trends. Instructional strategies may include
computer/technology applications, teacher demonstrations, collaborative
instruction, and peer teaching.
Lab fee required.
AUTO BODY REPAIR I AND II is a two-year program that requires students with good manual
dexterity and an appreciation for craftsmanship in a high demand field.
In these courses, students will develop skills in welding, metal forming
and straightening. Instruction in straightening doors and fenders,
replacement of panels, alignment of all sheet metal parts, mixing and
matching paints, and paint application is also included. The second year
of the program includes instruction in making shop tickets, replacing door glass, and custom
painting. This class has done many custom autos that have won car shows.
Lab fee required.
Safety glasses required.
Welding gloves required.
Cotton coveralls to be purchased on your own.
AUTO MECHANICS I AND II is a two-year high demanding program designed to prepare
students for a career in the automotive industry. This field becomes more
technical every day, requiring intelligent service personnel. A variety of
automotive systems related to Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) are
studied during the two years. Also, students will participate in many lab
activities on actual vehicles. For interested students, here is the
opportunity to build a firm foundation in the automotive field. Students
are expected to provide adequate work clothing, but they are not required to purchase specific
items of clothing.
Lab fee required.
Safety glasses required.
BARBERING I and II is a two-year program approved and licensed by the Illinois Department of
Financial and Professional Regulation. It offers both theory and practice in the
following areas as they relate to the practice of barber science and art:
anatomy, physiology, skin diseases, hygiene and sanitation, barber history,
barber law, hair cutting and styling, shaving, shampooing and permanent
waving, massaging, and implements. The program will be offered by
contracting with a private barber college. In most cases, students will be
required to provide their own transportation to a barber college.
Uniform fee is required.
Workbook fee is required.
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BUILDING TRADES I AND II is a two-year program that provides
experience in all phases of the construction industry. The major course
project, building a house, allows students to engage in: house design,
blueprint design and reading, layout, framing, siding, windows, roofing,
concrete, deck construction, heating and insulation, sheet rock and drywall,
a variety of flooring installation, finish carpentry, painting, and possible
landscaping and fencing. Hand tools and pouches may be provided through the Building
Trades program but some students may prefer to purchase their own.
Lab fee required.
Safety glasses required.
Adequate work clothing required.
COSMETOLOGY is a one year program enabling students to enroll in an accredited area
cosmetology college and complete approximately 350 hours of the 1500
hours required for Illinois State requirements for certification. Following
graduation from high school, students may complete certification
requirements at the cosmetology college. In most cases, students must
provide their own transportation to La’James International College.
Lab fee required.
Uniform fee required.
The cosmetology college will provide tools and equipment
DESIGN AND DRAFTING I AND II is a two-year program offering students a chance for many
drafting, engineering, and design experiences. Design and Drafting I
students will use the 3D modeling CAD software Inventor to explore part
design, mechanical engineering and mechanical drafting during the 1
st
semester. During the 2
nd
semester, students will use the CAD software
Architectural Desktop to design, draw, and plot a complete set of house
plans for a residential house. Using 3D printers is an essential part of the
design process for this class. We also build 3D printers in class. In the second year class,
Design and Drafting II, students will choose a field of study to focus their studies. A major
project will be required that will demonstrate technical skills and knowledge needed in the
drafting and engineering fields. Projects will range from designing buildings that are built in the
community to designing parts for manufacturing. Students who desire a career in drafting or a
related engineering field should consider this a required course sequence, since colleges and
employers often expect prior CAD training.
Lab fee required.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION I is the first year of a two year program
exploring the field of education with emphasis on becoming a teacher
and/or a child care provider. Students will be assigned to work as a Student
Helper in a day care center, elementary school, or special education setting,
planning and teaching activities to groups of children. From September to
May, students will be teaching lessons to toddlers, preschoolers,
elementary and/or special needs children 3 days a week. Upon successful completion of the
course requirements, students will receive the Early Childhood Education Level I Credential as
recognized by the State of Illinois. Course requirements include daily attendance, a dress code
that is appropriate for working with small children and a current physical and TB test for the first
day of class.
Lab fee required.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION II is the second year of a two year
program designed to give students classroom and practical training hours
in order to prepare for the CDA (Child Development Associate) credential.
Students will prepare for the CDA by completing professional education
(class time training) and work with children (infants, toddlers, or
preschooler ages 3-5) at a child care program. Upon completion of
classroom and work based experience students will be ready to apply for
the CDA credential.
Lab fee required.
ENGINEERING (PROJECT LEAD THE WAY) is an emerging program at the Area Career
Center and several local high schools. The program is for students with a
sincere interest in Engineering as a career. Students will study design
and engineering principles relating to design. Class activities involve
projects using computers, software, and technology equipment. The
UTHS courses Introduction to Engineering Design (IED), Principles of
Engineering (POE), and Engineering Design and Development (EDD) are
directly related to Manufacturing Technology I and II.
EXTENDED CAMPUS HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (ECHO) I is a Certified Nursing Assistant
program, approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (Program
#0288). At the end of this year long course, students who complete all
requirements will be eligible to take the Illinois Competency Exam and will
receive CNA credentials. This class introduces students to the fundamentals of
health care and nursing assistant skills through theory, lab, and clinical
rotations. Clinical rotations involve students in direct patient care in nursing
homes and hospitals under supervision of the UT ACC clinical instructor. This class is also an 8
hour dual credit class through Black Hawk College.
Lab fee required.
White uniform, shoes, and watch with sweep second hand movement are required.
State Certification testing is optional.
EXTENDED CAMPUS HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (ECHO) II is an Introduction to Anatomy and
Physiology to prepare the student for college. This is a year long class and will
expand the knowledge of future medical professionals about the human body.
The student should be a junior or senior and have completed Health
Occupations 1 & 2 or ECHO 1. This class is not intended only for future nurses,
but anyone who wants to go into any field of study that involves science.
Lab fee required.
FIRE SCIENCE / FIRE FIGHTING I is the first year of a two year program that prepares
students for a career as a Fire Fighter or related Fire Science occupation.
During the first year students will learn basic skills needed to prevent and
extinguish fires, maintain and repair fire service related equipment, provide
basic first aid, and prepare public service information concerning fires and
hazardous materials. This class is a mini-fire academy minus the hands-on fire
evolutions.
Lab fee required.
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FIRE SCIENCE II / EMERGENCY RESPONDER is the second year of a two year program in
Fire Fighting. Students will build upon the knowledge and skills gained during
Introduction to Health Occupations I or Fire Fighting I. This course will allow
students to become a state or national Emergency Medical Responder and
begin work on the basic skills for EMT or EMS which are required for
employment as a regular duty Paramedic Fire Fighter. Students will also learn
Technical Rescue Awareness, which includes trench rescue, structural
collapse, confined space and high angle rescue.
Lab fee required.
GRAPHIC ARTS I AND II is a two-year program that introduces students to
the graphic arts/printing industry. The program will provide instruction in
Desktop Publishing, design and layout, screen printing and sign making.
Emphasis is placed on the use of technology in design, focusing on Adobe
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign software, and Photography.
Lab fee required.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY I is the first class of a two year program
designed to prepare students to enter into the fields of law enforcement
and the criminal justice system. This is an introduction to the criminal
justice system which includes the history of law enforcement, the legal
system, causes of crime, and different criminal justice career areas.
Students also learn about recent news, report writing, and basic defensive
tactics. Students will be introduced to basic criminal investigation
techniques, the use of communications and dispatch equipment, perform proper search and
seizure techniques, and how to conduct basic criminal investigations. Instruction will also
include handcuffing, arrest procedure and techniques, and handling general police calls.
Lab fee required.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY II is a continuation of the two year program
designed to prepare students to enter into the fields of law enforcement and the
criminal justice system. Instruction will focus on police administration, community
policing, and the selection and hiring standards for various criminal justice
agencies. Students will continue learning how to use police equipment and
execute arrests, searches and the handling of general police calls.
Lab fee required.
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY I AND II is a two-year innovative pre-engineering program
in which students experience manufacturing processes
first-hand. Some of the training will be conducted on-site
at the John Deere Harvester Works plant. Students will
receive training on current production machines and
equipment from experienced workers. John Deere employees will lead these students through
a wide variety of educational experiences in order to teach technical skills as well as general
employability skills. Management personnel conduct training seminars in areas such as
teamwork and problem solving. Candidates for this program must have a proven history of
good attendance. Applicants are selected through an interview process with John Deere
Harvester Works staff. Qualifying seniors will receive a full scholarship at Black Hawk College.
Lab fee required.
Safety glasses required.
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WEB PAGE DESIGN II is a one-year junior/senior level program that provides experienced web
design students with hands-on training designing web pages for
businesses in the area and school-sponsored programs and
departments. This course is not designed for the beginning student.
Students should have experience in web page organization, design
and function of the Internet, HTML code and good communication
skills. Students will work with their assigned business and/or faculty
sponsor. Instruction in various software programs will be provided.
Lab fee required.
WELDING I AND II is a two-year program designed to make students employable as welders in
local industry. This course provides instruction in common welding
processes including shielded metal-arc (stick) welding, MIG welding
and TIG welding as well as in the preparation and layout of different
welding joints, the care of expansion, contraction and stressing of
metals, and the operation, care and repair of welding equipment. In
addition, students have the opportunity to learn plasma and
oxyacetylene cutting and oxyacetylene welding. This class is eligible
for dual credit through Black Hawk College.
Lab fee required.
Safety glasses required.
Welding gloves required.
Wire cutters and pliers required.
In addition, students are expected to provide adequate work clothes; however, they are not
required to purchase specific items of clothing.
WOODWORKING TRADES I AND II is a two-year program that prepares students as entry-level
cabinetmakers and millworkers. Students are introduced to both entry-
level and advanced levels of cabinetry and the precision phases of the
cabinetmaking trade. Units of study include machine set-up and safety,
small box construction projects (jewelry and shadow boxes), kitchen
cabinet construction, lathe-turned projects, furniture refinishing and repair,
advanced joint techniques, and use and production of jigs and fixtures used
in mass production. Life skills for career success including team building,
problem solving, and career exploration are also taught.
Lab fee required.
Safety glasses required.
Material costs for individual project required.
