Tech Prep

• Computer Networking Technician - As a computer expert, the work is ever-changing and ever-challenging. Train to be an on-site troubleshooter in computer networks, wiring, hardware and computer software. Industry certification from CISCO, A+, MOUS and others are available.
  
  
• Engineering Technician - Keep industry humming as you troubleshoot, repair and maintain machinery. Careers opportunities could include electrical maintenance, quality control, mechanical maintenance or CAD operator. Classes are held at BGSU/Firelands.



• Health Tech - Numerous and diverse are the careers awaiting the Health Tech graduate, including respiratory therapist, nursing, physicians/medical assistant and more. Students can take the Certified Nursing Assistants test upon completion; a requirement for entering most nurses training programs.
  
  
  
• Interactive Media Technology - Interactive Media Tech is a new itWorks Tech Prep program that helps students to become experts in today’s software packages. Students learn desktop publishing, digital video production and how to design web pages, placing them in high demand careers.



• Legal Careers - This program allows students to explore multidisciplinary legal professions and current research through on-site observations at a variety of law enforcement/ legal facilities.
  
  
  
• Teacher Academy - Senior students have the opportunity to explore the teaching profession through a seminar one day a week and then hands on participation in classrooms the rest of the week in this half-day program. Learn what it is like to work with elementary, middle school, high school and adult learners. College credit may be earned through BGSU/Firelands