CAREER CONNECTIONSCONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY CAREER ACADEMIES

WHAT IS THE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY CAREER ACADEMY? CareerConnectionsisanemergingdynamicpartnershipbetweenIndianHillsCommunityCol-legeandareahighschools.Highschool juniorsand seniors are able to earn college credit byenrollingincoursestaughtintheircommunityoronanIndianHillscampus. Career Connections features career-focusedcollegecreditcoursesofferedatnochargetothestudent. Studentswill takeCareer Connectionscourseseitherinthemorningorafternoonandwillattendtheirhighschoolclassesduringtheoppositetimeblock. TheConstructionTechnologyCareerAcademiesofferOskaloosaandOttumwastudentstrainingandpracticalexperienceinbasicbuildingskillssuchasblueprintreading,framing,drywallinstallationandfinishing,basicstairbuilding,cabinetinstallation,trimandinteriorfinish,windowanddoorinstalla-tion, insulation systems and building materials.Studentslearntousethemostup-to-datebuildingtechniquesincludingenergyefficiency,insulatedfoundations, modular plumbing, estimating andframing. Inmostcases,studentswillbeabletoearnAs-sociateofAppliedSciencedegreesinConstructionTechnologyatIndianHillswithonlyonemoreyearofstudyaftertheirhighschoolgraduation.

WHAT ARE THE PROGRAM’S BENEFITS? CareerConnectionsoffersmanybenefits.

*Students get a head start in their collegeeducationpreparing fora rewardingcareerinahighdemandfield.

*Studentsreceivehands-oninstruction.*Studentsmayearnbothhighschoolandcol-legecreditatthesametime.

*Allcoursesareofferedatnocosttostudents.

offered at Oskaloosa and Ottumwa High Schools

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES(1) ExploretheCareerConnectionsprogramsat

ourwebsite,www.indianhills.edu/highschool.(2) Talktoyourparentsandteachersaboutthe

programyouareinterestedin.(3) Schedule a meeting with your high school

counselortoapply,registerandscheduleyourCareerConnectionscourses.

For more information about the Career Con-nections Construction Technology Academies at Oskaloosa and Ottumwa, visit our website at www.indianhills.edu/highschool or phone Program Coordinator Karen Swanson at (800) 726-2585, ext. 5277, or (641) 683-5277.

CAREER CONNECTIONS

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGYCURRICULUM

CourseTitle Credits

FIRSTYEARCON197 ConstructionLabI 6CON276 ConstructionTechnologyI 3CSC105 ComputerEssentials 1CON198 ConstructionLabII 6CON277 ConstructionTechnologyII 3SDV150 CommunicationsforCareers 3

FIRSTYEARTOTAL 22

SECONDYEAR CON200 ConstructionLabIII 6CON278 ConstructionTechnologyIII 3CON199 ConstructionLabIV 6CON279 ConstructionTechnologyIV 3

SECONDYEARTOTAL 18

TOTALCREDITS 40

Indian Hills is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. 30 North LaSalle St., Ste 2400; Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504; 312/263-0456; 800/621-7440; FAX: 312/263-7462; Internet: www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org Equal Opportunity: Indian Hills Community College provides equal educational and employment opportunities and does not illegally discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, religion or disability in its educational programs, activities or its employment and personnel policies. Inquiries or grievances related to this policy may be directed to Sue Culbertson, Dean of Human Resources/Equity Coordinator, IHCC, 525 Grandview, Ottumwa, IA 52501.Disabilities: Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations or special services should contact the IHCC SUCCESS Center for assistance. Services are available to students who may need classroom accommodations, interpreters, and/or specialized equipment. All student requests are dealt with in a confidential manner. Students should contact the Ottumwa SUCCESS Center at (800) 726-2585, ext. 5238. Centerville students should contact the Centerville SUCCESS Center at (800) 670-3641, ext. 2232. All students may contact the Dean of Academic Services at (800) 726-2585, ext. 5218.

(800) 726-2585ext. 5277

www.indianhills.edu/highschool

OTTUMWA-CENTERVILLEwww.indianhills.edu

INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGECAREER

CONNECTIONSConstruction Technology

Career Academies

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhyShouldItakeCollegeCreditCourses?

* Toearnadvancedstandingatyourcollege.Somestudentshavegraduatedhighschoolwithmorethan30collegecredits.

* Toprepareforcollegebystartingthetransitiontocollegelevelwork.

* Tostrengthenyourcollegeapplication.* Toshortenthetimeitwouldtaketocompleteyourcollegedegree,toallowyoutohavealighterloadyourfirsttwosemestersatcollegeortomakeiteasiertopursueadoublemajoratcollege.

* Toexploreyourcareerinterests.DoesmyhighschoolofferConcurrentEnrollment? Every high school offers a different set ofConcurrent Enrollment courses. Check out ourlistofcourseofferingsbyschooltoseewhatyouroptionsare.IsConcurrentEnrollmenttransferable? Concurrent Enrollment gives you real collegecredit with a college transcript. If seeking abachelor’s degree, up to 16 hours of career/technical credit can be used as elective credittowardadegreeataRegentsinstitution.Alwayscontactthecollegeofyourchoicetoseekhowthecredityouhaveearnedwilltransfer.

HowdoIpayforcourses? Approvedcoursesarepaidforthroughanagree-mentbetweenIndianHillsCommunityCollegeandyourschooldistrict.WhatifIhaveadditionalquestions? Contact your high school counselor or KarenSwanson, Career Connections Coordinator, at(800)726-2585.