Students usually begin their vocational assessment in Multi-Occ I. This program is designed for students 14-16 years of age who need a vocational exploratory experience. Students attend the program five mornings a week.

Multi-Occ I students are required to choose six different 26-day modules listed below. Students receive hands-on applications as well as classroom experiences to reinforce concepts, vocabulary, and math skills.

In September, student interests and aptitudes will be formally assessed. Results will be reviewed with students and become part of the Multi-Occ portfolio. At the conclusion of Multi-Occ I, students will develop a one-page summary of experiences that will be added to their portfolio.

Student skills, interests, and behaviors are assessed at the end of Multi-Occ I. The Multi Occ staff recommends programming for the following school year. Current program options include Multi Occ II, Multi Occ III, Occ Ed with Resource, or a Work-study program. Recommendations are forwarded to the Committee on Special Education or appropriate home school district personnel.

Auto Services  Students perform basic automotive service and maintenance operations including battery service and testing, oil change, grease job, spark plug service, tire mounting and brake service. Participation in classroom lessons on related theory is required.

Auto Body  Students perform basic auto body service operations on practice panels and live work depending upon the student’s level of skill. These operations will include hammer and dolly work, plastic filler operation, brazing sheet metal, spraying primer and color coat.

CPR/First Aid  Students are taught American Red Cross Standard First Aid course which includes Adult CPR, Heimlich Maneuver, techniques for bleeding control, splinting, preventing shock, temperature extremes, seizures and poisoning. Upon satisfactory completion of both sections of this course, students receive certification from the American Red Cross.

Criminal Justice  Students are taught the three parts of the Criminal Justice System—police, courts, and corrections. Juvenile justice laws and how those laws affect teenagers will be discussed as well.

Horticulture  Students learn basic horticulture and greenhouse techniques and will design and complete a corsage and a mini-arrangement.

Keyboarding  Students learn basic keyboarding techniques and have access to electric typewriters and on-line computers.

Home Management  Students acquire basic skills related to independent living. Students are involved in basic housekeeping skills, shopping for food, basic food preparation, measuring, nutrition, buying and caring for clothing, and sewing.

Foods  Students are introduced to basic recipe reading, measuring skills, kitchen utensils and equipment, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

Horsemanship  Students acquire basic horse handling skills such as leading, grooming, and saddling a horse. Students also become familiar with feeding and maintenance, as well as learn about various pieces of equipment and horse anatomy. Riding at a beginning level will also occur.

Carpentry  Students have an opportunity to use hand and portable power tools to gain introductory knowledge and experience in the carpentry area. These skills are used to make a wood project.

Home Repair Technology  Students are introduced to various tools and tasks needed to accomplish basic home maintenance. Students will be involved with replacing broken glass, working with electricity, wallboard, applying paint and moldings, and basic plumbing and wiring.

Retailing  Involves students in operating and maintaining the school store. Students learn how to run a cash register and make change, take food orders and make deliveries, purchase and price items, along with introduction to the basics of marketing and taking inventory.

Production Processing  Involves students in a combination of assembly and piecework, as well as learning manufacturing and production runs. Students experience machining operations and the use of a jig and fixtures.

Babysitting and Child Safety  Introduces students to child development, babysitting, games and activities for infants/toddlers/preschoolers, and jobs in the child care field.

Maple Syrup Production  Is offered once a year in the late winter/early spring and involves students in tapping trees, carrying sap, boiling sap, and bottling syrup.

Masonry  Students are introduced to skills necessary in bricklaying, stone masonry and the use of proper mortar mixes. This module is enrollment dependent.

Sewing  Introduces students to fabrics, sewing notions, and sewing machine use. This module is student interest dependent.

Outdoor Education  Students acquire basic skills in surveying, forestry, and trail maintenance. Students also develop an understanding of hiking, snowshoeing, hunting, cross-country skiing, and wild life.

Small Engines  Students learn engine operation principals, measuring and testing equipment, ignition systems, compression system, carburetion and preventative maintenance, off season storage, small engine safety, and ordering parts.