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LACCHighlightsJan-March 2020kCTE MonthFebruary is Career & Technical Education (CTE) month. CTE is whatdefines the LACC, and we are proud to offer CTE courses in so manydifferent fields. CTE is defined as “a term applied to schools,Highinstitutions, and educational programs that specialize in the skilledtrades, applied sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation”.CTE MonthMany of our students shine in their CTE courses, and during the monthof February we like to take time recognize all the hard work anddedication that our students put in.Student SpotlightsIn addition to our students, we have an exceptional staff of instructorswho are dedicated to their classes and the future of their students. Weare grateful for them not only in February, but all year long.Here is list of all CTE classes offered at the LACC: Automotive & DieselTechnology, Certified Nurse Assistant, Computer Maintenance,Construction Trades, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, CyberSecurity/Networking, Digital Media/Graphics, Early ChildhoodEducation, Emergency Medical Technician, Engineering & ArchitecturalDesign, Fire Fighting, Inter-Related Cooperative Education,Manufacturing, Medical Terminology & Health Careers, and WeldingTechnology.Garett Severson: Garett is a Seniorfrom Dwight Township High Schooltaking Automotive/DieselTechnology.“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is notenough; we must do.” Johann Wolfgang von GoetheStephanie Johnson: Stephanie is aSenior from Woodland High Schooltaking Criminal Justice II.
National Technical Honor SocietyThe LACC chapter of the National Technical Honor Society has welcomed 43 new members. These members haveshown attributes which the organization represents: scholarship, honesty, responsibility, good character, leadershipattendance and enrollment in LACC programs.NTHS provides opportunities for scholarships, future employment references and possible employment searches for allmembers. The following students have received their membership information and will receive their graduation packetsMay 7, 2020 at the LACC Awards Night.Members inducted Last Year and remain enrolled in LACC programs Include:Dwight High School- Garett Severson, Josie SnyderPontiac High School- Sydney Barnett, Curtis George, Sophie Olson, Tyler Pulliam, Rocco Sartoris, Brooke WhittlePrairie Central High School- Austin FriedmanNew members for the 2019-2020 school year are:Dwight High School- Camden Beier, Eden Beier, Hudson Beier, Tory Betsworth, Destinie Drapeau, Rylee Farris,Jessalyn Frobish, Jack Gallet, Kyrsten Nichols, Avery OhlendorfPontiac High School-Halee Anglin, Andrew Babb, Timothy Burgess, Emilie Collins, Kaylee Conkle, Kyerra English,Alyssa Fox, Carson Gregroy, Ian Hopkins, Alexie Hoy, Adam Jacobs, Natasha Koenig, Kyle Kuerth, Aerial Marc, MadisonMcDormand, Marley Noles, Carmen Pina, Cassidy Ringle, Logan Roe, Trevor Sexton, Maddison Stark, Connor Sypult,Carson Walls, Leah Wayman, Brienna WeaverTri-Point High School- Elise Bruner, Cadence Denning-KrasPrairie Central High School-Weston Cottrell, Joseph TrembleyWoodland High School-Stephanie Johnson, Kristin Kuntz, Maizzy LucasKyerraEnglishposes withour NTHSbannerFlanagan High School-Kristyn Row“What is your favorite thing about your LACC class?”“Getting hands on experience before going out into the real world.” – Kiersten Anderson, Automotive & Diesel Technology“I enjoy working together with my peers as a team to accomplish goals and finish projects.” – Kyle Lynch, Welding II“I like learning more about the kids and doing fun activities.” – Sophie Olson, Early Childhood Education
Livingston Area Career Center AlumniOver the last 51 years, thousands of Career & Technical Education students have walkedthrough the LACC doors and into the “real” world. We have students that go directly to the work force,the military, trade schools, community colleges, and 4 year universities. We are equally proud of allLACC graduates. We wanted to take the time to recognize just a couple of our wonderful alumni, andacknowledge the work they’ve put in towards a successful future.lllHaley Lenox is a 2017 graduate from PTHS & theLACC Early Childhood Education Program. Haley wentthrough E.C.E. I & II, and is now studying elementaryeducation at Millikin University. While in E.C.E, sheparticipated in an internship at Central School. Shealso went back to the same classroom at Central foran internship while in college. Haley is set to graduatefrom Millikin in 2021 in Elementary Education.Mason Vilt is a 2018 graduate from PTHS & theLACC Criminal Justice Program. Mason took bothCriminal Justive I & II. After graduation, he enlistedin the United States Army as a Military PoliceOfficer. He attended “One Station Unit Training” atFort Leonard Wood Missouri from July 16th toDecember 6th, 2018. Upon graduation, Mason wasstationed at Joint Base Langley - Eustis in NewportNews Virginia, where he currently serves as aMilitary Police patrol officer for the 221st MilitaryPolice Detachment.Josie Snyder, DwightJanuary 2020Students of the MonthMaddison Stark, PTHS
What’s Happening Around the LACCCriminal Justice – Taking Learning to New HeightsThe Criminal Justice II students are enrolled in Drone Pilot Ground School. Drones have become a go-totool of law enforcement and other first responders. Drones provide a vantage point not available from theground, and allow responders to canvas a much larger area in a shorter time. Areas of the online curriculumcontent students are learning include: Drone rules & FAA Regulations, Nationals Airspace System (NAS),Reading Sectional Charts, Airport Operations, Weather & Micrometeorology, and Drone Flight Operations.Students will have hands-on opportunities to pilot drones and to participate in simulated search and rescuescenarios. The unit is designed to prepare students to test for and acquire their drone pilot license.CNA & Medical Terminology – Guest SpeakersOur CNA and Medical Terminology students are lucky to have had a plethora of guest speakers come totheir classes this year. We greatly appreciate guest speakers taking time out of their work day to come andpresent to our students. The following are the speakers we have had during the 2019-2020 school year: AllieRuff-OSF, Ryan Darko-PTHS Sports Trainer, Vicki Applegate-OSF-ER/Diabetic Educator, Brian EnderliPTHS School Resource Officer, Tissa Weaver-OSF-Nurse Anesthetist, Brandy Lewis-Fresenius KidneyCare, Kelley Smith-OSF Rehab, Melissa Pina-OSF Rehab, Ryan Schladenhauffen-OSF Lifeflight, MichaelMercer-OSF-EMT, Mariah McCasky-Animal Wellness Center, Devon Severson-BromennRadiology/Ultrasound, Michelle Jackson-OSF Hospice, Connie Snyder-Midwest Dental, Dr. Janelle BrownFamily Eye Care, Dr. Shai Nyi-OSF-OB-GYN, Jen Whitfill-OSF-NP. Thank you all!Automotive & Diesel Technology – Caterpillar InternshipsStarting in February, a portion of our Automotive & Diesel Technology students were transported toCaterpillar in Pontiac to begin a bi-weekly internship. The “Introduction to Manufacturing Lab at Caterpillar –Pontiac” was started in hopes of preparing students for a potential career with Caterpillar, or a future in themanufacturing industry as a whole. The labs that the students will go through are as follows: Robotics,Precision Gauging, Weld Simulator, Engineering, and Machine Shop. We are thrilled that our students get toparticipate in this internship, and are incredibly grateful to Caterpillar for giving them this wonderfulopportunity.Jeremy Lyons, PTHSFebruary 2020Students of the MonthSam Webster, PTHS
Education in ActionRiley Casner, PCMarch 2020Students of the MonthJulio Carranza, PC
Education in ActionLivingston Area Career Center@lacc illiv careerContact: (815) 842-2557 – mlee@pontiac90.org – livcareer.org
LACC Highlights Jan-March 2020 k High CTE Month CTE MonthFebruary is Career & Technical Education (CTE) month. CTE is what defines the LACC, and we are proud to offer CTE courses in so many different fields. CTE is defined as "a term applied to schools, institutions, and educational programs that specialize in the skilled
