Auto Technology, 1 year or 2 year
This program includes units of study in an introduction to automotive trades, preventive maintenance, shop and safety, wheels, hubs and tires, front suspension, engine theory, engine overhaul, engine troubleshooting, basic automotive electricity, differentials and axles, driveshafts and U joints, emission controls, lights, instruments, fuel systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, basic brake systems and power brakes, clutch/standard and automatic transmissions, power and specialized tools equipment, NYS automobile inspection, reference materials and manuals, and accessories.
Career opportunities include automotive technician, diagnostic technician, alignment technician, unit repair technician, manufacturing representative, brake specialist, parts specialist, line technician, and postsecondary education in this field.
Natural Resource Conservation, 1 year or 2 year
This program includes units of study in safe working practices, heavy equipment operation and maintenance, road construction, logging, outdoor recreation trails and tree planting, standard first aid certification, cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification, basic rescue and water safety certification, surveying and mapping, forest management, wildlife management, environmental protection, sewage and solid waste disposal, drinking water supplies, and employment skills.
Career opportunities include bulldozer/backhoe operator, truck driver, pulpwood harvester/logger, surveyor's helper, parks service worker, water pollution control worker, municipal water worker, sanitary landfill operator, forestry aide, and postsecondary education in this field.
Building Trades, 1 year or 2 year
This program includes units of study in introduction to carpentry, safety, rough framing, interior/exterior trim and finish, building materials, roofing, siding, flooring, basic electricity, plumbing and masonry, window/door installation, cabinet making, blueprint reading and estimating, and technical and architectural drawing.
Career opportunities include carpenter, carpenter's helper, framing carpenter, finish carpenter, roofer, foreperson, sales in carpentry, caretaker/custodian, furniture maker, and postsecondary education.
Culinary Arts, 1 year or 2 year
This program includes units of study in food fundamentals, baking, garde - management, and food management.
Career opportunities include food manager operation, production manager, food technologist, inventory controller, preparation specialties, sous chef, dietitian technician, advertising and marketing, banquet and sales manager, and postsecondary education.
Cosmetology, 2 year only
This program includes units of study in safety, sterilization and sanitation, state board preparation, shampooing, rinses and conditioners, hair straightening, hair structure, hand and foot care, and shop management.
Career opportunities include cosmetologist, salon manager, stylist, make-up consultant, skin care specialist, cosmetic firm representative, state board examiner, teacher of cosmetology, manicurist, and postsecondary education.
New Visions, 1 year program
This program explores health careers through a work study program at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. There is a competitive application process.