Preparation for high-wage jobs is available during high school to teens in Porter County and Hobart.
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1005 N Franklin St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-531-3170
High school students may choose from more than 30 half-day programs at the Porter County Career and Technical Center, 1005 N. Franklin St., Valparaiso, and other sites. They might consider everything from Printing Technology to Modern Machining Technology to Culinary Science. Most students will have a chance to earn dual college credits while enrolled in a career and technical class.
The first of the open houses will take place on Thursday, Jan. 27. Most programs will welcome current high school sophomores and juniors from 8 to 9 a.m. Parents are welcome, too.
Schools served by the career and technical programs are Boone Grove, Chesterton, Hebron, Hobart, Kouts, Morgan Township, Portage, Valparaiso, Washington Township and Wheeler High Schools. For a complete list of career/technical programs and the 2011 open house schedule, visit www.pccte.org. Students may also pick up detailed information in their high school guidance office.