Career Technical Education
Berrien County Career Technical Education-for more information on countywide offerings
Criminal Justice
LMC Bertrand Cross (am) & Western Michigan Southwest Campus (pm)
7:50-10:10 am & 11:50-2:10 pm
GRADES: 11-12
Career Opportunities Include:
EMT-Medic1
Berrien Springs Public Safety Building (Snow Rd)
11:50-2:10 pm
GRADES: 11-12Career Opportunities Include:
This program provides an opportunity to earn emergency medical technician and specialist certificates. Courses are college level and the student must earn a grade of "C" or better on all tests/homework, dress as required by clinics and complete 32 hours of clinical work with local ambulance service and hospitals (earned concurrently with class). Information and paperwork will be provided to register in the National Registry and to make reservations for the State examination.
Building Trades
Berrien Springs – Pole Building next to Blossomland Learning Center
7:50-10:10 am & 11:50-2:10 pm
GRADES: 11-12
Career Opportunities Include:
Class Description
The Construction Trades program prepares students with the skills necessary to work in the construction field building residential and light commercial buildings.
Content Areas
Fire Fighting
Berrien Springs Public Safety Building (Snow Rd)
7:50-10:10 am
GRADES: 11-12
Class Description
Students enrolled in Fire Fighting I & II will become part of the Berrien Springs Oronoko Fire Department Cadet program. Cadets must be at least 16 years old and have a medical release form for emergency medical treatment. Cadets will be issued full personal protective equipment along with training manuals. This is a half-day program that includes more than 225 hours of state mandated training and testing. Students who successfully pass all written and authentic testing will become state certified in Fire Fighting I & II upon reaching their 18th birthday and membership in a fire department. This certification is valid for employment anywhere in the state of Michigan.
Content Areas
Criminal Justice
LMC Bertrand Cross (am) & Western Michigan Southwest Campus (pm)
7:50-10:10 am & 11:50-2:10 pm
GRADES: 11-12
Career Opportunities Include:
- Police officer
- Practice of Law
- Correctional Officer
- Court Staff
- Probation Officer
- Parole Officer
EMT-Medic1
Berrien Springs Public Safety Building (Snow Rd)
11:50-2:10 pm
GRADES: 11-12Career Opportunities Include:
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency Room Technician
- Medical First Responder
This program provides an opportunity to earn emergency medical technician and specialist certificates. Courses are college level and the student must earn a grade of "C" or better on all tests/homework, dress as required by clinics and complete 32 hours of clinical work with local ambulance service and hospitals (earned concurrently with class). Information and paperwork will be provided to register in the National Registry and to make reservations for the State examination.
Building Trades
Berrien Springs – Pole Building next to Blossomland Learning Center
7:50-10:10 am & 11:50-2:10 pm
GRADES: 11-12
Career Opportunities Include:
- Construction Laborer
- Deck Builder
- Electrician's Assistant
- Plumber's Assistant
- Roofer
- Rough/Finish Carpenter
- Siding Installer
- Wallboard Hanger/Finisher
Class Description
The Construction Trades program prepares students with the skills necessary to work in the construction field building residential and light commercial buildings.
Content Areas
- Hand and Power Tools
- Masonry
- Siding
- Rough and Finish Carpentry
- Roofing
- Drywall
- Electrical
- Plumbing
Fire Fighting
Berrien Springs Public Safety Building (Snow Rd)
7:50-10:10 am
GRADES: 11-12
Class Description
Students enrolled in Fire Fighting I & II will become part of the Berrien Springs Oronoko Fire Department Cadet program. Cadets must be at least 16 years old and have a medical release form for emergency medical treatment. Cadets will be issued full personal protective equipment along with training manuals. This is a half-day program that includes more than 225 hours of state mandated training and testing. Students who successfully pass all written and authentic testing will become state certified in Fire Fighting I & II upon reaching their 18th birthday and membership in a fire department. This certification is valid for employment anywhere in the state of Michigan.
Content Areas
- Equipment and Apparatus
- Department Organization and Operations
- Bleeding and Wound Care
- Splinting Fractures
- Patient Assessment
- Extrication of a Patient; and Patient Assessment