1. - PONDEROSA – INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES One of PHS’ high quality exploratory programs. One of PHS’ high quality exploratory programs. IT is designed to offer all student a place to explore Technical and Industrial content both for fun and future. IT is designed to offer all student a place to explore Technical and Industrial content both for fun and future. IT then offers upper level courses that will bring a student up to Career Level training or College Preparation in Construction, Manufacturing and Engineering Degrees. IT then offers upper level courses that will bring a student up to Career Level training or College Preparation in Construction, Manufacturing and Engineering Degrees.

2. -- Industrial Tech Courses -- Basic Electronics Computer Electronics A+ Computer Repair CAD Drafting Architectural Drafting Advance CAD Drafting Technology Exploration Automotive Systems I Automotive Systems II CTE – NATEF Certification Beginning Woodworking Advanced Woodworking Technical Drafting CAD Drafting

3. - Industrial Tech Offers - “Entry Level Exploratory” courses: “Entry Level Exploratory” courses: Technical Drafting Technical Drafting Electronics & Residential Wiring Electronics & Residential Wiring Technology Exploration Technology Exploration Woodworking Woodworking Auto-mechanics Auto-mechanics “Advanced Career and Technical” courses: “Advanced Career and Technical” courses: these build on previous skills to prepare students to enter a career right away or pursue Technical Degrees i.e. Engineering these build on previous skills to prepare students to enter a career right away or pursue Technical Degrees i.e. Engineering

4. - Industrial Tech Strives - To provide opportunities for all students to expand their abilities and interests in technical and industrial skills that will lead to post high school opportunities as a Career or College continuing education. To provide opportunities for all students to expand their abilities and interests in technical and industrial skills that will lead to post high school opportunities as a Career or College continuing education. To educate all students to be informed consumers living in a technical world To educate all students to be informed consumers living in a technical world To try out technical and industrial To try out technical and industrial subjects in a safe and encouraging subjects in a safe and encouraging environment. environment.

5. - Industrial Tech Incorporates - Facilities that combine Technological and Industrial equipment to allow students hands-on experiences. Facilities that combine Technological and Industrial equipment to allow students hands-on experiences. Curriculum that is state-of-the-art and up-to-date with Industry and Technical “Gold Collar” skill sets. Curriculum that is state-of-the-art and up-to-date with Industry and Technical “Gold Collar” skill sets. Industry Partnerships to keep our curriculum and facilities current and up-to-date. Industry Partnerships to keep our curriculum and facilities current and up-to-date. Computer and Web Based Training (CBT) – so students can access course curriculum at home and provides them with interactive activities and simulators to enhance their learn experience. Computer and Web Based Training (CBT) – so students can access course curriculum at home and provides them with interactive activities and simulators to enhance their learn experience.

6. Douglas County is expanding its role in offering “Career and Technical Education” course that will meet the needs of career seeking students. Douglas County is expanding its role in offering “Career and Technical Education” course that will meet the needs of career seeking students. - Examples - A+ Computer Repair, Network Technicians, Home Electronics Installers A+ Computer Repair, Network Technicians, Home Electronics Installers Medical services such as CAN, and Med-Technical Medical services such as CAN, and Med-Technical Criminal Investigation services, CSI and Law Enforcement Criminal Investigation services, CSI and Law Enforcement Automotive Service Technicians Automotive Service Technicians CAD Drafting and Design CAD Drafting and Design Agriculture Sciences Agriculture Sciences - Industrial Tech Supports CTE -