QAVTC, Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center, is a regional vocational center that serves twelve schools in Adams, Pike and Hancock counties. 

Courses are offered in eleven programs serving the training needs of business and industry within the community.  Students are able to receive the knowledge and skills that will help them continue their education in the field or to gain entry level employment.

Courses are designed at the "skill level", in most cases, building upon what the students have taken at their local school district as Freshmen or Sophomore students.   Enrollment at the Center is available to Juniors and Seniors.  The Staff at the Center work closely with the instructors at John Wood Community College to insure that students receive the knowledge and skills necessary to continue their education at JWCC, if they so desire. 

Students will receive classroom theory and hands-on training to develop knowledge and skills that will help them make a decision about their future.  In several cases, students may also participate in work-related activities out in the business and industry community to reinforce the training they are receiving at the Center.

The Center also offers career awareness and exploration activities through the Career Development within the Center.  Here students will be able to get on the award wining career software, "DISCOVER" by ACT, to evaluate their career interest and do college and technical school search to continue their education after graduation. 

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