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In addition to the academic core curriculum that provides all the credits a
students needs for a high school diploma, Mercy Vocational High School offers its students
superior technical training in seven vocational areas of concentration. The three-year
vocational curriculum offers students whose talents and career goals are best served by a
comprehensive academic/vocational program the opportunity to acquire entry- level competencies
and/or the foundation for post-secondary career education. The shops offer certification
programs recognized by industry whenever possible.
Each vocational shop also has an Advisory Board whose members are from the industry.
These Advisory Boards help the keep the curriculum current, provide co-op opportunities
and often are guest speakers in the various shops. Upperclassmen also have the
opportunity to participate in an on-the-job-learning experience through the Co-operative
Education Program.
All 9th grade students are scheduled for a "Career Exploration" course one period per week.
The course helps guide their shop selection decisions made at the end of the freshman year.
The following vocational programs are presently offered:
Business Education
Finish Carpentry
Construction Carpentry
Computer Technician
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Residential and Commercial Electricity
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Nursing Assistant
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