2011 / 2012 CENTRAL PROGRAMS

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1 2011 / 2012 CENTRAL PROGRAMS

2 West-MEC focuses solely on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that prepare students to enter the workforce and pursue continuing education. Our unique school district offers students the opportunity to choose a variety of career-related courses on their high school campuses. We also offer central programs, which are located at learning sites supported by business and industry and post-secondary institutions. West-MEC CTE courses allow students the ability to earn industry certification, college credit and internship possibilities. We are excited to provide career-focused opportunities for our students. Sincerely, Welcome to West-MEC Gregory J. Donovan, Superintendent West-MEC Western Maricopa Education Center

3 A CLOSER LOOK More than 25,000 students from 40 high schools across almost 4,300 square miles are currently enrolled in West-MEC Career and Technical Education programs. Career and Technical Education, also known as CTE, is an instructional delivery system that gives students a well-rounded learning experience. CTE focuses on classroom instruction and interactive laboratory instruction. Students also participate in personal and leadership development through Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs). Member School Districts AGUA FRIA UNION BUCKEYE UNION CARTWRIGHT ELEMENTARY DEER VALLEY UNIFIED DYSART UNIFIED FOWLER ELEMENTARY GLENDALE UNION PARADISE VALLEY UNIFIED PENDERGAST ELEMENTARY PEORIA UNIFIED SADDLE MOUNTAIN UNIFIED WICKENBURG UNIFIED

4 CENTRAL PROGRAMS Offerings For The 2011/2012 School Year: AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION INDUSTRIES AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY AVIATION TECHNOLOGY COSMETOLOGY DENTAL ASSISTING EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN FIRE SCIENCE MEDIUM HEAVY DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

5 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION INDUSTRIES Customize cars and your career Find out what it takes to make a damaged car look and drive like new in the West-MEC Automotive Collision Industries program. From a bang-up job to a polished ride, you will learn how to estimate damages, repair and refinish vehicles using the same tools and equipment used in real-world auto body repair shops. PROGRAM LOCATION: LENGTH OF PROGRAM: GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENT: INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: CREDITS: CAREER PATHWAYS: STARTING SALARY RANGE: PARADISE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 3950 EAST BELL ROAD, PHOENIX YEAR 450 HOURS SOPHOMORES JUNIORS SENIORS I-CAR (INTER-INDUSTRY CONFERENCE ON AUTO COLLISION REPAIR) 3 HIGH SCHOOL COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN TRIM MECHANIC AUTO BODY CUSTOMIZER PAINTER/REFINISHER $15 - $17 PER HOUR

6 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Rev up the engine and start your career Get geared up for your future in the West-MEC Automotive Technology program. From bumper to bumper, learn how to handle everything from car computer diagnostics to engine maintenance using high-tech industry tools and equipment. PROGRAM LOCATION: LENGTH OF PROGRAM: GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENT: INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: CREDITS: CAREER PATHWAYS: STARTING SALARY RANGE: IRONWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 6051 WEST SWEETWATER AVENUE, GLENDALE YEARS 900 HOURS JUNIORS ASE (AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE) 6 HIGH SCHOOL ASE CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSTICIAN PARTS ATTENDANT AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIAN $15 - $17 PER HOUR

7 AVIATION TECHNOLOGY Jet set to a high-flying career The West-MEC Aviation Technology program will propel you in a career that keeps airplanes flying safely. Learn how to service and repair aircraft parts like engines, landing gear and electrical systems to guarantee easy takeoffs and smooth landings. PROGRAM LOCATION: LENGTH OF PROGRAM: GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENT: INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: CREDITS: CAREER PATHWAYS: STARTING SALARY RANGE: WEST-MEC AVIATION (GLENDALE AIRPORT) 6997 NORTH GLEN HARBOR BLVD., GLENDALE YEARS 1,944 HOURS JUNIORS FAA (FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION) 12 HIGH SCHOOL AIR FRAME TECHNICIAN POWERPLANT TECHNICIAN AIR TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN $17 - $24 PER HOUR

8 COSMETOLOGY Put your creativity to work Turn your passion for style into a career. The West-MEC Cosmetology program will teach you the latest techniques and trends in hair, skin and nail care. Learn the fundamentals of the beauty business from experienced cosmetology professionals in a state-of the-art salon setting. PROGRAM LOCATION: LENGTH OF PROGRAM: GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENT: INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: CREDITS: CAREER PATHWAYS: STARTING SALARY RANGE: CUTTING EDGE STYLE ACADEMY 7565 WEST PEORIA AVENUE, PEORIA YEARS 1,600 HOURS JUNIORS SENIORS ARIZONA BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY LICENSE 12 HIGH SCHOOL HAIR STYLIST COLOR TECHNICIAN MAKEUP ARTIST SKIN CARE SPECIALIST NAIL TECHNICIAN SALON OWNER SALON MANAGER $10 - $14 PER HOUR

9 DENTAL ASSISTING A career that will make you shine Brush up on dental health care basics in the West-MEC Dental Assisting program. You will gain experience and technical knowledge for a polished career in the dental field. Learn the functions that take place in a dental office, including patient care, laboratory procedures and administrative duties. PROGRAM LOCATION: COMMUNIVERSITY AT SURPRISE WEST CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, SURPRISE RIO SALADO AT NORTHERN 1715 WEST NORTHERN AVENUE, PHOENIX LENGTH OF PROGRAM: GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENT: INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: CREDITS: CAREER PATHWAYS: STARTING SALARY RANGE: 1 YEAR 680 HOURS SENIORS CDA (CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT) 4 HIGH SCHOOL 31 COMMUNITY COLLEGE DENTAL ASSISTING DENTAL HYGIENIST DENTAL ADMINISTRATION $15 - $20 PER HOUR

10 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN Answer the call to help Learn life-saving emergency techniques and how to care for people in an emergency situation. The West-MEC Emergency Medical Technician program gives you the opportunity to learn the basics of first responder care and the skills needed for this challenging, yet rewarding, career. PROGRAM LOCATION: GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAIN 6000 WEST OLIVE AVENUE, GLENDALE GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE NORTH 5727 WEST HAPPY VALLEY ROAD, GLENDALE ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SOUTHWEST SKILL CENTER) 3000 NORTH DYSART ROAD, AVONDALE LENGTH OF PROGRAM: GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENT: INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: CREDITS: CAREER PATHWAYS: STARTING SALARY RANGE: 5 MONTHS 160 HOURS SENIORS NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS 1 HIGH SCHOOL 12 COMMUNITY COLLEGE AMBULANCE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PARAMEDIC EMT FIREFIGHTER EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN $13 - $15 PER HOUR

11 FIRE SCIENCE Fire up your career Learn what it takes to be a professional in the fire service industry. The West-MEC Fire Science program you will teach you basic concepts and skills used in a variety of fire service organizations. PROGRAM LOCATION: LENGTH OF PROGRAM: GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENT: CREDITS: INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: CAREER PATHWAYS: STARTING SALARY RANGE: GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAIN 6000 WEST OLIVE AVENUE, GLENDALE YEAR 190 HOURS JUNIORS SENIORS 1 HIGH SCHOOL 12 COMMUNITY COLLEGE IFSAC CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION (INTERNATIONAL FIRE SERVICE ACCREDITATION CONGRESS) FIRE FIGHTER FIRE ADMINISTRATOR INSPECTOR FIRE PREVENTION SPECIALIST FIRE EDUCATOR $14 - $19 PER HOUR

12 MEDIUM HEAVY DIESEL TECHNOLOGY Heavy-duty career on all cylinders The West-MEC Medium Heavy Diesel Technology program will teach you the nuts and bolts of diesel mechanics from skilled professionals. You will learn how to repair and maintain big rig equipment in a modern and interactive training facility. PROGRAM LOCATION: LENGTH OF PROGRAM: GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENT: CREDITS: INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: CAREER PATHWAYS: STARTING SALARY RANGE: FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR OF ARIZONA 9600 WEST ROOSEVELT STREET, TOLLESON YEARS 900 HOURS JUNIORS 6 HIGH SCHOOL ASE (AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE) DIESEL TECHNICIAN DIESEL ENGINE SPECIALIST PARTS MANAGER SERVICE MANAGER EQUIPMENT/ENGINE SALES ASSOCIATE $16 - $18 PER HOUR

13 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION REV_ Date Application Received: 1 Student and parent/guardian, please complete 2 sections A, C and D Submit application to your counselor to complete section B A. PERSONAL DATA Student Name Gender Race (Last) (First) (Middle Initial) Address Current Grade Level (Street Address) (City) (Zip Code) Student Address Student Cell Phone ( ) Date of Birth / / High School Currently Attending District (Month) (Day) (Year) (Complete High School Name. Example: Millennium) Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian Parent/Guardian Home Phone ( ) Work Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( ) B. COUNSELOR INFORMATION (The following information must be completed by your high school counselor) Counselor Name Student SAIS ID Counselor Address Work Phone ( ) Is this student on track to graduate? Yes No Anticipated high school graduation date / Cumulative GPA (Month) (Year) High school credits expected to be earned by July 15, 2011 (Minimum of 10 credits, two must be English, Cosmetology program only) Maricopa Community College District Reading Test Score (EMT program only) Meets age requirement (EMT program only) Comments about student s attendance Comments about student s interest in this career path Counselor Signature Date CTE Director Signature Date PAGE 1 OF 2

14 C. PROGRAM CHOICE (Place a checkmark next to your program choice) AC AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION INDUSTRIES One-year program, sophomores, juniors, seniors only Location: Paradise Valley High School (Write 1, 2 or 3, next to your first, second and third choice) Session 1 (M-F 7:30am-10:00am) Session 2 (M-F 12:35pm-3:05pm) Session 3 (M-F 1:00pm-3:30pm) Session 4 (M-F 3:45pm-6:15pm) AT AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Two-year program, juniors only Location: Ironwood High School (Write 1, 2 or 3, next to your first, second and third choice) Session 1 (M-F 7:00am-9:30am) Session 2 (M-F 9:45am-12:15pm) Session 3 (M-F 1:00pm-3:30pm) Session 4 (M-F 3:45pm-6:15pm) AV AVIATION TECHNOLOGY Two-year program, juniors only Location: West-MEC Aviation (Glendale Airport) Session 1 (M-F 1:00pm-5:00pm) C COSMETOLOGY Two-year program, juniors and seniors Location: Cutting Edge Style Academy (Write 1, 2 or 3, next to your first, second and third choice) Session 1 (M-F 7:00am-11:00am) Session 2 (M-F 11:45am-3:45pm) Session 3 (M-F 4:00pm-8:00pm) DA DENTAL ASSISTING One-year program, seniors only (Write 1 or 2 next to your first and second location choice) Communiversity (M-TH 1:00pm-5:00pm) Rio Salado at Northern (M-TH 1:00pm-5:00pm) E EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN Fall or Spring semester course, seniors only (Write 1, 2 or 3, next to your first, second and third choice) GCC Main (Fall) (M,W,F 11:30am-2:50pm) GCC Main (Fall) (M,W,F 3:10pm-6:30pm) GCC North (Fall) (M,W,F 1:00pm-4:20pm) EMCC (Fall) (M,W,F 1:40pm-5:00pm) EMCC (Fall) (T,TH,F 1:40pm-5:00pm) GCC Main (Spring) (M,W,F 1:00pm-4:20pm) GCC North (Spring) (M,W,F 1:00pm-4:20pm) EMCC (Spring) (M,W,F 1:40pm-5:00pm) FS FIRE SCIENCE One-year program, juniors, seniors only Location: GCC Main Session 1 (T,TH 1:30pm-4:30pm) MH MEDIUM HEAVY DIESEL TECHNOLOGY Two-year program, juniors only Location: Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star of AZ Session 1 (M-F 1:00pm-3:30pm) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AC AT AV C DA E FS MH - U.S. citizenship documentation required for state certification - U.S. citizenship documentation required for state certification - Second Year Session Time (Senior), M-F 1:00pm-3:30pm or M-F 3:45pm-6:15pm - U.S. citizenship documentation required for state certification - Second Year Session Time (Senior) M-F 12:00pm-4:00pm - U.S. citizenship documentation required for state certification - Minimum of 10 high school credits, 2 must be English - Seniors who have not completed the 1,600-hour program before high school graduation will need to finish their hours at a licensed cosmetology program at their own expense - U.S. citizenship documentation required for state certification - U.S. citizenship documentation required for state certification - Maricopa Community College District reading test required - TB test must be taken within 6 months prior to the start of class - GCC (Glendale Community College) - EMCC (Estrella Mountain Community College) EMCC EMT program held at SouthWest Skill Center located on EMCC campus - U.S. citizenship documentation required for state certification - U.S. citizenship documentation required for state certification - Second Year Session Time (Senior) M-F 7:30am-10:00am D. PARENT/STUDENT SIGNATURE By signing below we certify that the information on section A is correct and we have read and understand all section C initial requirements: Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date p f PAGE 2 OF 2

15 FAQ Central Program Admission HOW DO I APPLY? STEP 1: Complete the West-MEC Application for Admission form. Applications are available at the West-MEC district office, your high school guidance counselor office and our website, STEP 2: Deliver your completed section of the application form to your counselor. WHEN SHOULD I TURN IN MY APPLICATION? Applications will be due to your counselor on February 4, WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I TURN IN MY STUDENT APPLICATION FORM? Your counselor will let you know if you are accepted into the central program or placed on a waiting list. HOW DO I OFFICIALLY REGISTER FOR A WEST-MEC PROGRAM AFTER I HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED? When you receive your registration packet, complete all the registration forms in the packet and return to the West-MEC district office by the due date stated in the registration packet. Each West-MEC central program course requires an initial course fee to be paid as part of your registration. You will need to pay the required course fee when you turn in your registration packet. IS THERE A TUITION COST TO ENROLL IN A WEST-MEC CENTRAL PROGRAM COURSE? No. West-MEC is a public school district so there is no tuition to attend if you live in the West-MEC district boundaries and have not graduated from high school. However, West-MEC central programs do have fees. These fees cover supplies and materials you will use in the course. CAN I STILL APPLY AFTER THE DEADLINE? Yes. You may turn in an application to your counselor after the February 4th deadline. However, you will placed on the waiting list behind the students who submitted the application by the deadline. HOW DO I GET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? If you have other specific questions, your counselor is knowledgeable about West-MEC and will help answer questions. In addition, visit our website at for more information or call our admissions department at

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