Technology Campus provides an opportunity for students to receive practical training in a wide range of career areas. All programs are two-year programs, however, students may take only the first year of the sequence if they desire. Only Juniors or Seniors may attend. The Technology Campus is located next to the campus of the College of Lake County in Grayslake. The Technology Campus offers excellent educational opportunities to students who wish to obtain specialized vocational-technical skills. Students taking courses at Technology Campus will divide their school day between Lake Forest High School and the Technology Campus. Transportation to and from the campus is provided by Lake Forest High School. Other than rare exceptions, students will not be permitted to drive their own cars. Certain parking fees may be incurred. Credits earned at Technology Campus apply to graduation credits. Technology Campus programs are offered to Lake Forest students in the afternoon for a two hour session. Cosmetology is a three and one-half hour session. Buses leave Lake Forest High School at 12:30 p.m. and return to Lake Forest High School after dropping off any student who has a bus pass at their home. Otherwise, the bus returns students to campus typically before 4 p.m. Any specifics regarding fees and regulations for the Technology Campus can be located in the Lake County High Schools Technology Campus Student Handbook that all counselors have. More information about the Technology Campus can be found at their web site: www.techcampus.org. The following four courses have dual credit with the College of Lake County: Culinary, Welding/Fabrication, Building Trades and Computer Networking.


COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN — 3 Units of credit (Articulation Available) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None This program prepares students for a variety of design careers including desktop publishing, web design, graphic design for games and entrylevel animation. Students will design and produce a variety of print and digital publications utilizing a variety of software applications and technologies including but not limited to: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver, BBEdit, XHTML and CSS. First year students will concentrate on the core design skills such as color theory, typography, fundamental design elements, design principles, web standards and usability. Students will learn basic drawing skills using a variety of art techniques and media. Additionally, students will learn fundamental internet technologies necessary for today’s marketplace. During the second year, students will specialize in either print or web design. They will create advanced projects demonstrating full project life-cycle design skills from ideas to productions. Additionally, second year students will be introduced to multimedia and animation concepts. Advanced second year students may be eligible to obtain industry standard certifications.

PHOTOGRAPHIC DESIGN — 3 Units of credit (Articulation Available) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None This program provides an understanding of the photography and digital imaging industry. Students will receive extensive training in traditional black and white photography which includes taking, developing in the program’s dark room and printing black and white photographs. Digital photography, portrait photography, and advertising photography skills are taught as part of the program. Photography studio skills taught include techniques for camera use, lighting placement, backgrounds, props and layout. A major emphasis will be on digital imaging using the program Adobe? Photoshop? for photograph restoration, special effects, touch ups and manipulation. Internships are available with local business partners.

HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS COSMETOLOGY — 3 Units of credit Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None The Tech Campus offers two separate programs in the Cosmetology department: Cosmetology and Nail Technology. The Cosmetology program presents the theory, principles, and skills necessary to become a licensed cosmetologist in the State of Illinois. Students will acquire the 1500 hours of experience required for licensing while learning how to perform shampoos, make-overs, facials, hairstyling, manicuring, sculptured nails, permanent waving, hair coloring, and cutting. Students will develop skills in each of the areas mentioned while practicing their techniques in a lab setting. Following the lab phase of the program, students will reinforce their training by working on clients in the Technology Campus Creations Salon. Internships are available with local business partners. The Nail Technology program presents the theory, principles and skills necessary to become a licensed nail technician in the State of Illinois. Students will acquire 350 hours of experience required for licensing in one year. Skills in sanitation, bacteriology, OSHA standards, cells, metabolism, manicures and pedicures, procedures and business practices are developed, while practicing their techniques in a lab setting. Following the lab phase of the program, students will reinforce their training by working on clients in the Tech Campus Creations Salon.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE — 3 Units of credit Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None This program is designed to prepare students for the criminal justice and law enforcement field. Students will learn about constitutional law, criminal law, trial procedures, correctional institutions, the laws of arrest and rules of evidence. Hands-on activities include simulated police scenarios, forensic examination, crime scene investigation, crisis intervention, emergency response, search and seizure and interrogation techniques. The responsibilities of law enforcement personnel and the importance of professionalism will be emphasized in this program. Professionals from th field will share their experiences and specialty training. Writing and language skills are taught due to the mandatory writing test that many local police departments have for entry into their departments. To participate in this program, students must have a clean disciplinary record. A police background check is required to participate in job shadows, internships and ride alongs at local police departments.

CULINARY ARTS — 3 Units of credit (Dual Credit or Articulation Available) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None This program provides culinary and hospitality education designed to prepare students for the many positions in the hospitality industry. Students will gain skills and knowledge in cold and hot food preparation, nutrition, baking, pastry, menu planning, sanitation, equipment operation, inventory control, purchasing and front of-the-house customer service skills. The ProStart program, which is co-sponsored by the Illinois Restaurant Association, is a component of this program. Students will utilize their skills by planning, organizing, and preparing several culinary creations for special events, competitions and the Tech Campus Deli. Second year students will gain advanced culinary and hospitality experience and will be eligible for ProStart certification skills. Internships are available with local business partners.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION — 3 Units of credit (Articulation Available) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None This program is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers serving children. Students will develop skills to plan and implement ageappropriate activities in one of the two operating preschool labs. These skills include developing educational activities and lessons for the preschool children in creative arts, math, science, music and language. Instruction will also focus on the positive guidance of child behavior and all aspects of their development. Internships, job shadows, portfolio and other career readiness experiences are available to students. In the second year of the program, students will be introduced to the organizational management and operation of preschools and childcare facilities through projects, observation and self-directed activities. After meeting specified criteria, including a teacher recommendation, a second year student may be eligible to participate in the on-site internship program in our Infant/Toddler Center. This program will expand student knowledge of early childhood development through hands-on experiences which aide in the student’s overall employability. Internships are available with local business partners.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES — 3 Units of credit (Dual Credit or Articulation Available) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None This program prepares students to take the licensure examination of the Illinois Department of Public Health to become an EMT-B. This is a course of instruction in basic emergency medical services as prescribed by the State of Illinois Department of Transportation and includes classroom instruction, practical demonstrations, testing, clinical experiences in a hospital emergency room and ride alongs with local Fire/EMS departments. The emergency services system, the responsibilities of emergency service personnel, and professionalism will be emphasized. Students will learn American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR, patient assessment, stabilization, and initial pre-hospital medical treatment of injured and ill patients. Students will be expected to produce a portfolio to share with potential affiliated Fire/EMS departments within the County. For students to be eligible to sit for the EMT-B state test at the end of the program, they must be 18 years of age, graduate high school and have completed this program with a 75% or better grade average. Internships are available with local business/industry partners.

FIRE FIGHTING — 3 Units of credit (Articulation Available) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None
This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level fire fighter positions. Students will learn through classroom and guided practice activities the essentials of fire suppression which includes: understanding fire chemistry, wearing personal protective clothing, identifying ropes, tying knots, using fire extinguishers, performing forcible entry, carrying and raising ladders, operating self-contained breathing apparatus, employing search and rescue techniques, working with ventilation tools and practicing hose evolutions on an operating fire engine all in a safety conscious environment. These skills along with leadership and communication skills will prepare the student for certification through employment opportunities with many fire departments. Internships are available with local business partners.

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTING — 3 Units of credit (Dual Credit or Articulation Available) Seniors Prerequisite: None This program is designed to prepare students for employment as nursing assistants. Students are also prepared for future entry into nursing education programs. Training will include the development of basic nursing skills through lecture, laboratory demonstrations, practice, and clinical experience. Students will also gain skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the written examination for nurse assistant state certification, which is required in this field. Instruction in this program includes a minimum of forty (40) clinical hours held in long-term care facilities in the community. Students will work alongside a facility nurse and the instructor during clinical hours. Attendance at clinical sites is mandatory for state certification. This program leads to a certification of completion recorded with the Illinois Department of Public Health. Students in this program must be seniors.

MEDICAL ASSISTING — 3 Units of credit (1 unit of credit in Lab Science; 2 units of Technology Campus credit) Juniors, Seniors (Articulation Available) Prerequisite: None This program introduces students to a wide variety of careers in the allied health field including medical lab technician, medical assistant and medical office professional. The program provides learning opportunities for students to gain an understanding of medical theory, principles and skills to prepare them for entry level positions in medical offices, clinics, and other medical environments. Training will include medical terminology, communication, body structure and function, vital sign measurement, principles of infection control, medical instrumentation and microscope usage. Students will gain experience in basic laboratory procedures which aide in the diagnosis and monitoring of patient conditions. Internships are available with local business partners.

TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE — 3 Units of credit (Articulation Available) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None This program will provide students with a solid foundation of skills to enter the automotive service industry. Students will be able to continue their training in factory sponsored training programs at a local community college or private technical school. Training in the program emphasizes the development of skills in the core service areas utilizing factory procedures and industry standards in the school’s fully operational repair shop. Instruction will feature training on brakes, steering and suspension, electrical systems and engine performance. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to take the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification exams in the areas emphasized in the program. Junior students may choose to participate in the AYES Pathway (Automotive Youth Educational System) or the ACE Pathway (Automotive Career Exploration) designed to integrate basic skill mastery during internships with local business partners.

COLLISION REPAIR — 3 Units of credit (Dual Credit or Articulation Available) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None The program is certified by NATEF (National Automotive Teachers Education Foundation). This program provides students with the fundamental skills of the automotive collision repair industry. Instruction in the program emphasizes both the repair and the refinishing skills associated with restoring a damaged automobile to factory specifications. Using an industry endorsed curriculum, students will develop core skills in automobile construction, sheet metal damage repair, MIG welding, and basic refinishing. Upon mastery of the skills in core areas, students will gain skills in damage estimating, shop management, heavy collision repair, and finish matching. Students will be prepared to take the ASE certification exams in the areas emphasized in the program and will also be eligible to earn I-CAR Gold Class training points. Internships are available with local business partners. Instructors are ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified.

MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS BUILDING TRADES — 3 Units of credit (Dual Credit or Articulation Available) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None This program is designed to prepare students for careers in the building construction trades. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with hands-on training over a two-year period in each of the following areas: safety practices, the proper use of hand and power tools, carpentry, plumbing, roofing, siding, dry walling, masonry, finish trimming, and various other areas. Upon mastery of the skills for safety and basic hand and power tools used in the field, students will develop basic construction techniques and job planning skills in the lab. All lab work is followed up with applications at the project house built by the students, financed by the school, and sold to the general public. Internships are available with local business partners.

COMPUTER SUPPORT SERVICES — 3 Units of credit (Articulation Available) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None This program will prepare students for careers in the computer field. Through the IT Essentials on-line curriculum and hands-on activities, students will install, maintain, upgrade, and repair computer hardware and software on workstations and network systems. This program will prepare students for the A+ Certification Exam, which is a nationally recognized, industry-based certification for computer technicians capable of providing technical support and service in all PC environments. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to diagnose hardware or software failures and perform the actions necessary to correct the problems based on the knowledge of the system’s operation. Additionally, students will learn how to provide the necessary support services to system users. Internships are available to students with local business partners.

WELDING / FABRICATION — 3 Units of credit (Dual Credit or Articulation Available) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None This program provides hands-on experiences gained from extensive practice and application of knowledge in shop safety, oxy-fuel welding and burning, arc welding (stick, MIC, TIG), plasma arc cutting and automatic shape cutting. Layout and fit-up, blueprint reading, and weld symbols are used to fabricate a variety of metal projects. Students use various NDT (non-destructive) and DT (destructive) type testing and inspection procedures. The welding/fabrication lab simulates a “real world” on the job atmosphere where students learn about employeremployee relationships. The American Welding Society (AWS) recognizes the Technology Campus Welding program as an Educational Instruction Member. Students can develop their welding skills to meet the AWS structural welding code. Internships are available with local business partners. NOTE: Dual Credit: Goes immediately onto a transcript in your name at College of Lake County; the grade and three hours are recorded (no guarantee of this credit being accepted by other colleges). Articulation: Student must have a grade of B or higher to receive three hours credit when and if the student registers at the College of Lake County; the three hours, but not the grade, will show on the students transcripts (greater likelihood of being accepted at other colleges)