ERIC Number: EJ736589
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Mar
Pages: 2
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ISSN: ISSN-1527-1803
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AVTC Hosts TechnoCamp
Miner, Brenda
Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, v81 n3 p40-41 Mar 2006
The Area Vo-Tech Center (AVTC) in Russellville, Arkansas, recently hosted its first TechnoCamp to encourage enrollment based on the aptitude and interest level of the students enrolling in the various programs. The center currently offers student enrollment in auto technology, computer engineering, cosmetology, construction technology, drafting technology, horticulture, hospitality management, industrial equipment maintenance, metal fabrication, medical professions and machine tool technology. The AVTC had been using a single-sheet, tri-fold brochure as its major print item for recruitment. The second tool selected for recruitment targeted students at the middle school level. The school was glad to do this. It gave these kids an opportunity to get a jumpstart on a career by exploring things they might like to do. Based on the experience gained by running the TechnoCamp for the first time, plans are being made by the AVTC to lengthen the time frame, increase the number of students enrolled in the camp, expand the number of current AVTC SkillsUSA student mentors, and increase the number of programs offering technical experience to these young students.
Descriptors: Enrollment, Student Recruitment, Middle School Students, Technical Education, Career Exploration, Experiential Learning
Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Headquarters, 1410 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-683-3111.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Arkansas
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