Competencies mastered in the classroom complement employers' expectations of students. Cooperative training may be utilized in most program areas at the Institute. Students must complete 50 percent of the program competencies prior to entering co-op training. VICA is a national organization that serves all trade, industrial, technical, and health occupations students and instructors. Dedicated to developing well-rounded students and future employees, it provides leadership, citizenship and character development programs and enhances job skill training.
Members compete on a regional, state and national level .
The counselors at the Institute help students make career and vocational choices and, when needed, provide individual, personal, and career counseling. Two full-time Transition Specialists provide assistance to secondary ESE and adult special needs students. Students and staff from the Southeast Institute of Culinary Arts provide cafeteria style, short order and main dining menus for the Institutes students, staff, and patrons. Delicious cuisine is available daily at a reasonable price. In addition, vending machines are located throughout the campus.