1. Olathe Career and Technical Education
21st Century Programs

2. Programs
The CTE programs are available to students in their junior or senior year for hours each day.
Students attend their own high school for 4 or 5 hours then come to the program site for the remainder of the day. CTE programs may be in the morning or afternoon.

3. Program Locations/Transportation
Housed at:
Olathe Advanced Technical Center
Olathe North
Heartland & Harmony Early Childhood Centers.
Bussing/Transports are available to and from Olathe East High School
*Exception: CNA requires independent transportation due to multiple site usage.

4. Olathe Advanced Technical Center
OATC CTE programs
Olathe Advanced Technical Center
a.m. or p.m. programs
Automotive Technology
3 hours
Auto Collision Technology
Construction Trades
Welding Technology

5. OATC Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology program offers students the opportunity to discover the automotive industry through hands-on labs, unique partnerships and competition. Students in this two-year career and technical program.
Work with industry standard equipment
Develop skills through application of theory using modern electronic testing equipment.
The opportunity to earn advanced standing credit at no cost from JCCC as well as articulated credit from Linn State, and a variety of other Kansas junior college programs:
Intro to Shop Practices / Steering & Suspension
Engine Repair / Brake Systems
For more information contact:
Ken Gandy
Ed Hensley

6. OATC - Auto Collision Technology
The Auto Collision Technology program prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in auto body repair, customization and learn through hands-on experiences with industry-standard equipment, including a down-draft paint booth. Students in this two-year career and technical program:
Gain industry knowledge to help assess and repair auto body damage
Learn to repair, reconstruct and replace car components
Acquire the skills needed to enter the workforce or continue your education
Will have the opportunity to earn articulated credit at JCCC:
Intro to Shop Practices
Welding Process
For more information contact: Kyle Bentz

7. OATC-Construction Trades
The Construction Technology program is a fast paced hands-on program that gives students the opportunity to work with the various areas of construction through the building of a house. Students in this two-year career and technical program:
Learn all areas of residential construction from foundation to finish
Develop the skill necessary to remodel, repair and maintain a home
Opportunity for advanced placement in a construction related apprenticeship program
Participate in unique partnerships with Farmer’s Insurance and Heartland Habitat for Humanity
For more information contact:
Gary Anderson

8. OATC-Welding Technology
The Welding Technology program combines the skills of a craftsman, the dexterity of an artist and the knowledge of a scientist through hands-on projects and classroom learning. Students in this two-year career and technical program
Work with industry standard equipment
Prepare for national entry-level certification
Learn to cut and join metals, build projects for school and community and create individual projects
Will have the opportunity to earn articulated credit at Johnson County Community College for:
Introduction to Welding (4 credit hours)
Advanced Gas & Arc Welding (4 credit hours)
Gas Metal Arc Welding (4 credit hours)
For more information contact:
Gary Pommier

9. ECCO Early Childhood Career Opportunities
Harmony Early Childhood Center
14oth and Black Bob
2 hours
Periods 1 and 2
Heartland Early Childhood Center
1700 W. Sheridan
Periods 6 and 7

10. ECCO
Prepare for a fascinating and rewarding career in child development and/or early childhood education through hands-on experience in a preschool lab that lets students explore their passion to help develop the next generation. Students in this two-year program:
Work directly with preschool children in unique lab settings at one of our two early childhood centers
Prepare materials to use in the classroom
Acquire the skills needed to enter the early childhood career field and/or continue your education at the post- secondary level
For more information contact:
Judy Polson
Kristin McDonald

11. Olathe North CTE programs
Culinary Arts
3 hours
Health Careers Sciences (CNA)
Seniors only
One semester only
2 hours

12. Olathe North – CNA (Health Careers)
Certified Nursing Assistant
After completion of the class you will have earned:
CNA certification through JCCC
Practical experience
Tuition will be paid through Kansas Senate Bill 155
State of Kansas Assessment
Requirements:
Senior
ACT 19+ or Compass score 64+
Social security/resident alien card
TB test result of negative
For more information contact:
Kris Kennedy

13. Olathe North - Culinary Arts
Prepare for a career in the world’s largest and most diverse industry in this award-winning program. Students in this two-year program:
Learn from industry professionals
Work in a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen
Prepare breakfasts, luncheons, dinners and banquets
Run a five-star restaurant
Become ServSafe Certified
Earn scholarships for higher education
For more information contact: Mike Chrostowski

14. Enrollment Procedures:
Steps:
1. TOUR:
You MUST attend a tour in order to be eligible.
Tour permission forms are available in counseling office.
Bring back signed permission form to counseling office. Deadline is October 31st.
SIGN UP TODAY!
2. APPLY:
Complete the online application as soon as possible after your tour.
SPACES ARE LIMITED!
Applications are due by Dec. 16th
3. ACCEPTANCE:
Selections made in February.
You will be notified by .
You must accept or decline!
Your counselor will adjust your enrollment for the fall.

15. Tour Dates and Times Olathe Advanced Technical Center & Olathe North
Auto tech, Auto collision, Construction Trades, and Welding
Culinary Arts, CNA
Friday, November 4th– leave at 8:10 a.m., return to OE at approximately 10:20 AM
Early Childhood Education: TBD
Additional Tour for Construction Trades: TBD

16. Cannot Make the Tour? Olathe Advanced Technical Center
Evening Open House for all CTE programs
Walk through format for students & families
Thursday, October 27th from
5:30-7:30 PM
You must attend the Tour OR
the Open House in order to apply!

17. Youtube Videos… Get a first hand look! OATC Programs
Culinary Arts Program

18. Last Details… Tour Sign Up—In the counseling office
Pick up & return signed field trip permission slip
Choose the program in which you are seriously interested.
Deadline to submit permission slip is October 31th at 3:00 PM. 

19. Questions?
See Mrs. Shaw in the counseling office or contact one of the instructors from the program areas.
Shelly Shaw