Joe McGinnis
Director, Collinsville Area Career Center
How do I prepare as a student to attend CACC?
Collinsville,Illinois
The Collinsville Area Vocational Center is a two-year, public vocational training center for high school juniors and seniors. Housed on the campus of Collinsville High School, CAVC is a cooperative program which also includes students from Civic Memorial High School, Dupo High School, East Alton-Wood River High School, Edwardsville High School, Highland High School, Lebanon High School, Mascoutah High School and Triad High School.
Most classes at CAVC include free college credit through Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). Some, such as the engineering class, offer the option for possible credit at other universities.
Student in CAVC classes learn occupational-related theory and workplace skills, in addition to hands-on skill development in their specified career area.
Guest speakers from the various professional fields are brought in to help students fully understand their career options. In addition, many trade schools, colleges and businesses, who provide training and certifications, come in to help students evaluate educational options beyond high school.
Finally, employers frequently contact CAVC looking for employees in specific fields. This allows our teachers to make recommendations to assist students in obtaining additional training and/or employment.
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