C-Train
C-Train is a career and technical
education training program for high school students. C-Train is designed to provide students with
opportunities to earn high school credit, develop career skills leading to
industry recognized certificates and transition to post-secondary education.
District 287 would like to thank Hennepin County for their support in the creation of C-Train and Best Buy for their assistance in meeting technology needs.
Career Pathways
- Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
This course teaches students the skills required to give personal care to patients in a nursing home, hospital, or private home. Nursing assistants work under the direction of nurses and doctors. A mantoux test and a clean criminal background check are required.
Upon successful completion of course requirements, the student is eligible to take the state exams for Nursing Assistant certification and Home Health Aide certification.
- First
Responder
This course teaches students the skills necessary to provide emergency care to people. Topics covered include anatomy/physiology, body systems, medical terminology, and patient assessment & treatment.
Upon successful completion of course requirements, the student is eligible to take the state exam that leads to certification as a MN Dept. of Health-First Responder and American Heart Association-First Responder.
- Pharmacy Technician
This course teaches students the skills to work under the direction of a pharmacist in a pharmacy. Topics covered include pharmacy operations, federal law, medical review, and calculations & medical math.
Upon successful completion of course requirements, the student is eligible to take the pharmacy technician certification exam once they obtain their high school diploma or GED.
Information Technology
- Introduction to Telecommunications
This course opens the doors to the world of telecommunications. Topics covered include historical perspective on communication technology and data, voice, & video systems. Students build their own working telegraph keys, construct the cables to connect them, and send messages to each other. - Introduction to Copper Cabling
This course provides students with knowledge and skills needed to become certified entry-level technician in the network cabling industry. Topics include construction, testing, and troubleshooting copper-based cabling systems that are the basis to today's networking, cable TV and satellite communication systems. Prerequisite: Introduction to Telecommunications.
Upon successful completion of the course work students receive a network Cabling Specialist-Copper certificate.
- Introduction to Fiber Optic Cabling
This course provides students with a theoretical and hands-on knowledge of Fiber Optics. Students learn the basics of cable termination, testing and troubleshooting using sophisticated electronic equipment. Prerequisite: Introduction to Telecommunications and Introduction to Copper Cabling.
Upon successful completion of course work, students receive a Network Cabling Specialist-Fiber certificate.
Business Management and Administration
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
This course teaches students the skills necessary to effectively work with the various applications of Microsoft Office; includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Upon successful completion of course requirements, students receive certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist.