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OKAW Area Vocational Center

Vandalia,Illinois


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OKAW prepares students to enter a number of trades immediately after high school, or to enroll in a technical training program with relevant experience already under their belt, OKAW also collaborates with the local colleges that are in the attending home school region to receive dual credit; dual credit is only given to the students in the OKAW programs that are certified as a dual credit class through that college. 

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  • The mission of OKAW Area Vocational Center is to empower students to better their lives.

  • We provide students real-world experience through extensive hands-on learning.

  • Each program offered at OKAW incorporates the following ten traits:

  • Attendance, Character, Teamwork, Appearance,

  • Productivity, Organizational Skills,

  • Communication, Cooperation, and Respect.

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Why this program
This program is aimed at students desiring a career in construction. The class constructs a modern home each year. On-site construction is accompanied by classroom work that teaches theoretical and technical knowledge of building trades. The students perform the carpentry, electrical tasks, and observe or assist with the concrete, masonry, sheet metal and/or plumbing installation. HVAC is an introductions to the principles and practices employed in the installation, maintenance, and repair of basic air-conditioning and heating system units. Instruction is provided in safety precautions related to electricity, heating unites, rotating machinery, refrigerants, and the use of power tools.


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