Many employment opportunities are available in this field in both large and small businesses such as hospitals, schools, colleges, stores, malls, industries, and recreational facilities. Numerous possibilities also exist for self-employment. Students receive training in keyboarding logic and problem solving, word processing, data base and spreadsheet applications. The certificate completers will have the skills for an entry level position in data processing or a similar position. The certificate covers equipment use and safety procedures, blueprint reading, framing and finishing.
Students also receive training in basic masonry, electrical and plumbing.
The program includes hands-on activities such as cabinet making, student projects and various institutional construction projects which fit into the curriculum. Students receive training in the nutrition, menu planning and course work leading to the Illinois Safety and Sanitation license. Students completing this program should be sufficiently prepared to seek and maintain employment in the food service industry. Courses familiarize the student with soils and fertilizers, ornamental and woody plants, landscape design and construction, greenhouse operations and management, plant and turf propagation, plant pest and disease control as well as horticulture business management. Students are given preparation to take the Illinois State Pesticide exam as part of the course instruction.