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Technical Education
Auto Technology I & II Business Academy I & II
(Northern Career Institute-Willoughby Campus) (Northern Career Institute-Willoughby Campus)
Auto Technology I College Tech Prep
Ground Transportation Maintenance Business Academy I
Automotive, Braking, Suspension and Steering Business Foundations
Systems Management Principles
Auto Technology II Business Academy II
Ground Transportation Electrical/Electronics Marketing Principles
Automotive Engine Performance Strategic Entrepreneurship
ALL COURSES ARE FULL YEAR ALL COURSES ARE SEMEMSTER
Prerequisite: Interview by the Instructor. By program Prerequisite: Interview by Instructor. By program
start date students must have completed coursework start date student must have completed coursework
required for junior status at their home school required for junior status at their home school
including seven (7) credits with a mandatory two (2) including seven (7) credits with a mandatory two
credits each earned in English and Mathematics. credits each earned in English and Mathematics.
Recommended For: College Bound/Technical Recommended For: College Bound/Technical
Education Education
3 credits each year 3 credits each year.
5 credits through Cuyahoga Community College 7 credits through Cuyahoga Community College
8 credits through University of Akron 6 credits through Lakeland Community College
30 credits through Kent State University 6 credits through University of Akron
Career: E 6 credits through Kent State University
3 CT2 credits
The Auto Technology program is a “hands on” Career: B
learning environment, and experience is gained by
performing many aspects of customer services. The Business Academy is a dynamic, comprehensive
st
Students in the 1 year will be taught to use a program which will introduce students to the exciting
computerized 4-wheel alignment machine and professional world of Business. Students will explore
computerized wheel balancer and gain experience several diverse career areas including
with tire pressure monitoring systems. Students will Entrepreneurship, Marketing, eCommerce,
also have the opportunity to receive the SP2 safety Management, Personal Finance, Project Management,
certificate and The Valvoline Motor Oil Basics International Business, Business Law, Finance,
Certificate. Students will remove and replace various Operations and Management.
steering and suspension components, brakes and The objectives of the Business Academy are to prepare
exhaust systems and will use MIG welding and Oxy students for transition to college, technical school or
fuel torches. employment and to connect, collaborate and compete in
Second year students will use a variety of advanced a global economy. An emphasis on communication,
computerized scan tools from Snap-On and Bosch to critical thinking, strong work ethic, goal setting,
diagnose and repair drive train, emission, electrical productivity, leadership and teamwork will provide
issues such as Anti-Lock Brake systems and check students with a solid foundation for success. Students
engine lights. Students will be introduced to drive will have the opportunity to participate in DECA, a
train, transmission, and engine repair. In addition, they Career Technical Student Organization. Students will
will also be introduced to the maintenance and repair be encouraged to participate in an Internship
of sports and recreational vehicles such as ATV’s and experience during their senior year.
motorcycles Course content will include creating a viable Business
Plan, Personal Financial Literacy, Marketing, Ethics,
Finance, Social Responsibility, developing Business
Relationships, Leadership, Customer Relations, and
Professional Development. The latest technology will
be fully integrated to facilitate and foster collaboration
and Teamwork in a professional environment.
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